Body Filler & Primer Sanding Solutions
Build a consistent sanding process from initial repair-area preparation through body filler shaping, primer levelling and final primer sanding.
Four Sanding Stages
01 · Initial Surface Preparation
Prepare the repair area by removing loose coating, corrosion and unsuitable surface material before filler work.
Grit: P80–120
Method: Machine sanding
Equipment: DA sander · compatible backing pad · dust extraction
Format: Sanding disc
Recommended for This Stage
TL338 Alumina Oxide Sanding Abrasive Disc
TA8828 400W Brushless Random Orbital Electric Sander
TL80V Ceramic Film Hookit Abrasive Sheet Roll
TM1020 Series Hand Sanding Block
02 · Body Filler Sanding & Shaping
Shape and level cured body filler, then progressively refine the surface before primer application.
Grit: P150–240
Method: Machine sanding · hand block sanding where appropriate
Equipment: DA sander · hand sanding block · dust extraction
Format: Sanding disc · sheet or strip where relevant
Recommended for This Stage
TL339 Ceramic Film Sanding Abrasive Disc
TA8828 400W Brushless Random Orbital Electric Sander
TL80V Ceramic Film Hookit Abrasive Sheet Roll
TM1020 Series Hand Sanding Block
03 · Primer Levelling
Level the primer surface and remove irregularities before the finer primer sanding stage.
Grit: P320–400
Method: Hand block sanding · machine sanding where appropriate
Equipment: Hand sanding block · DA sander · compatible backing pad · dust extraction
Format: Disc · sheet or strip where relevant
Recommended for This Stage
TL930 Net Backing Alumina Oxide Sanding Disc
TA8828 400W Brushless Random Orbital Electric Sander
TL93V Net Alumina Oxide Abrasive Sand Roll
TM1020 Series Hand Sanding Block
04 · Primer Sanding & Finishing
Refine the primer surface before paint application and reduce sanding marks from the levelling stage.
Grit: P400–600
Method: Fine machine sanding · hand sanding where appropriate
Equipment: DA sander · compatible backing pad · soft interface pad where appropriate
Format: Fine sanding disc · suitable fine abrasive format
Recommended for This Stage
TL803 Ceramic Film Sanding Abrasive Disc
Model / SKU: TL803
P40–P2000 · 150 mm film disc
TA8828 400W Brushless Random Orbital Electric Sander
TL80V Ceramic Film Hookit Abrasive Sheet Roll
TA8838 Random Orbital Electric Sander
How to Select
- Repair stage
- Required grit
- Machine vs hand sanding
- Abrasive format
- Equipment compatibility
- Dust extraction requirement
Frequently Asked Questions
Build the Right Sanding Process for Your Product Range
Need help selecting the right formats, specifications or product combination? Talk to the TMILES team about your application and target market.