Sanding & Polishing Guide for Kinon Surfaces
Kinon surfaces are designed for easy scratch repair using simple sanding and polishing—unlike common laminates. Each Kinon Sheet is sanded and polished before shipment, but after fabrication, sanding and repolishing may be necessary to restore its high-gloss finish.
What You’ll Need
To achieve the best results, you’ll need the following tools:
- Random orbital sander (5” or 6”)
- High-speed car polisher
- 3M Trizact foam pads (1000 & 3000 grit)
- Farecla Advanced Plus Liquid Compound
- Lambswool polishing bonnet
(All materials are available for purchase on our Supplies Page under Materials.)
Step-by-Step Sanding & Polishing Process
1. Standard Polishing (Factory Standard 2022)
For light scratches, polish at 2800 RPM with a wool bonnet using Farecla Advanced Plus Liquid Compound.
- Repeat as needed to achieve the desired finish.
2. Deeper Scratch Repair
For deeper scratches, follow this process:
1. Sand using a random orbital sander
- 1000-grit sandpaper
- 3M Trizact foam 1000 & 3000 (wet sanding only – never sand dry!)
2. Follow Standard Polishing Process
- Use Farecla Advanced Plus Liquid Compound and polish at 2800 RPM
- Repeat sequence as needed until desired finish is achieved
3. UltraCast Laminate Special Instructions
Only sand and polish UltraCast after it is adhered to a substrate. Do not attempt to sand and polish UltraCast before lamination.
4. Cleaning & Maintenance
For removing excess adhesive, protective film residue, or stubborn grime, wipe with:
- Acetone or Isopropyl alcohol (using a microfiber cloth)
- Ensure proper safety precautions when using acetone.
- Follow sanding & polishing steps above as needed.
Scratch Repair Procedures for Kinon Gloss Surfaces
- Before You Begin
Watch the educational video above or visit the factory before performing these procedures. - UltraCast Kinon sheets must be adhered to a substrate before sanding and polishing. These sheets are not structural and are designed to be laminated to a substrate.
Step-by-Step Repair Process
1. Dry Sanding
- Using a random orbital sander (3/16 action), sand with 1000-grit dry sandpaper to prepare the surface.
2. Wet Sanding – Stage 1
- Using a random orbital sander (3/16 action), wet sand with a Trizact foam 1000 disc for smoother refinement.
3. Wet Sanding – Stage 2
- Using a random orbital sander (3/16 action), wet sand with a Trizact foam 3000 disc to further refine the finish.
4. Polishing
- With a hand-held car polishing machine, use a lambs wool bonnet and the recommended polishing compound to restore the gloss.
- Repeat polishing as needed—in the factory, we typically apply 2 to 4 rounds of compound to achieve the standard gloss level.
5. Final Cleaning
- Spray the surface with a cleaner and wipe it down using a microfiber cloth for a flawless finish.
Sanding & Polishing Steps for Kinon Surfaces
1. Sanding the Edge Banding
- Wet sand with Trizact Blending Disc (1000 grit)
- Wet sand with Trizact Blending Disc (3000 grit)
2. Polishing
- Polish the edge banding using a Lamb Wool Bonnet and Farecla Advanced Plus Compound
- Polish the surface using a Lamb Wool Bonnet and Farecla Advanced Plus Compound
3. Final Touches
- Wipe away all remaining compound with a microfiber cloth
- Finish with Kinon Gloss Cleaner for a flawless shine
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