How to polish your car

Polish your car with the Mirka method

With the Mirka Polarshine® polishing system you can polish your car in a simple way using just a few products. Suitable for all finishes.

Preparation

Wash your car carefully. A dirty lacquer surface causes scratches when polishing and affects the final result.
Removal of surface scratches

Apply 3–4 drops of polishing compound on the lambswool pad. Polish at 800–1,400 rpm. Polish until the washing marks and scratches have been minimized on the surface. Work with a small area at a time, about 40 x 40 cm. Repeat the procedure until all surfaces have been treated. Clean the surface from any polishing compound residue before moving on to the next step.
Increasing level of gloss

Apply 3–4 drops of polishing compound on the polishing pad. Polish at 800–1,400 rpm. Polish until final gloss has been achieved. Clean the surface from any polishing compound residue before moving on to the next step.
Waxing

Spray a small amount of wax on the surfaces. Spread out and dry with a micro fibre cloth.

Which hose will fit my tool

Mirka provides a range of hoses and adapters that will fit different Mirka tools. Some of the hoses can also be combined to reach a necessary hose length. From this link you will find an overview of Mirka Hoses & Adapters.

How can I combine hoses to get desired length

Some of our hoses can be cut into desired length or connected to other Mirka hoses to get the necessary length. Please see our Hoses & Adapters page for more information and products.

Product information accessories

Product information for Mirka accessories - including backing pads, hoses and adapters, pad savers etc. - is available on the Mirka website here.

What is a Shark Blade

The Mirka Shark Blade is a tool designed for removing paint imperfections, runs, high spots and nibs quickly and easily. It is made of extremely hard carbide steel to keep it sharp.

Abrasives information & technical specifications

Product information and technical specifications for Mirka abrasives, including safety data sheets, product literature, suitable materials etc. are available on the Mirka website and can be accessed through the following links: Mirka abrasives Mirka net sanding range

What types of polishing pads does Mirka provide

More information about Mirka polishing pads can be viewed on Mirka's website by following this link: Polishing accessories

Expiration date for Polarshine polishing compounds

Bottles produced from January 2022 The YYWW and MMYYYY formats are superseded by a new, more precise DDMMYYYY format which displays the expiration date instead of the production date. The batch number remains in use, in the same form, but it is placed on a separate line alongside the expiration date

How to polish your boat

Polish your boat with the Mirka method Use the Mirka polishing method to clean and polish boats. It’s an efficient and environmentally friendly way to remove any ingrained dirt around the waterline, for instance, and to restore the original gloss. Deep cleaning and polishing of the boat 1. Sanding S

How are Mirka polishing compounds graded

Mirka Polarshine® polishing compounds are graded on a scale from coarse to fine. View the scale here More information about Mirka polishing compounds can be viewed on Mirka's website by following this link: Polishing Products

Polishing products information & technical specifications

Product information and technical specifications for Mirka polishing products, including compounds, tools, pads etc. are available on the Mirka website and can be accessed through the following links: Polishing compounds Polishing tools Backing pads for polishers Polishing accessories