Sanding Discs

The F65 is a ceramic disc on C-weight paper backing with a semi-open coat — best for filler shaping and bare metal prep on Festool 150mm sanders (49-hole) or standard 5" sanders (8-hole). The FF78 is a ceramic film disc with a 47-hole universal pattern that fits every 6" DA sander on the market — best for filler to primer stages across mixed-brand shops. The FT77 PuroFilm is a ceramic film disc with 119 holes and anti-clog coating that goes to P2000 — best for primer, aluminum, and high-grit finishing where disc longevity and clog resistance matter most.

Switch to FlexPro foam discs after the clear coat has been applied and cured. Foam discs at P2000-P5000 are for leveling orange peel, removing sanding marks from the clear coat, and preparing the surface for final machine polish. They are not abrasive sanding discs — do not use them on primer, filler, or bare metal. The correct sequence is: sand primer with FT77 at P320-P400, apply base coat and clear coat, then use FlexPro foam at P2000 to level the clear, P3000 to refine, and P5000 before machine polish.

SpotFix discs are for dust nib removal and clear coat spot repair — the small defects that appear after painting that do not require sanding the entire panel. At P2000-P5000, they remove individual nibs, runs, and small imperfections in the clear coat without affecting the surrounding area. Use with a 1-1/4" detail sander or by hand on a small rubber block. The PSA backing makes disc changes fast in production. Waterproof — can be used wet or dry.

Ceramic (F65, FF78, FT77) lasts 3-4x longer per disc than aluminum oxide (F25) on the same surface. Ceramic self-sharpens under heat, which means it maintains cut rate longer before glazing. Gold AO F25 costs less per disc and is the right choice for high-volume rough stages where you are going through discs quickly and longevity is less important than unit cost. For production shops doing full refinishes, ceramic pays for itself in reduced disc changes and consistent cut rate.

Use the FF78 47-hole universal disc. The 47-hole pattern is engineered to align with virtually every 6" backing pad configuration on the market, including Festool, Mirka, DeWalt, Bosch, Makita, Porter-Cable, Ridgid, and Milwaukee. If you run a 5" sander, the F65 8-hole and F25 8-hole discs fit all standard 5" (125mm) hook-and-loop backing pads. The only exception is the F65 49-hole disc, which is specifically for Festool 150mm sanders.

No. 5" (125mm) and 6" (150mm) discs are not interchangeable. Using a larger disc on a smaller sander causes the disc to overhang the backing pad, which creates uneven pressure, edge gouging, and accelerated disc wear. Always match disc diameter to your sander's backing pad size. If you are unsure, check your sander's manual or the backing pad diameter stamped on the pad itself.

Uneven disc wear is almost always caused by one of three things: too much hand pressure on the sander (let the machine do the work), a worn backing pad that no longer holds the disc flat, or an interface pad that is too thick for the surface being sanded. On flat panels, skip the interface pad and run the disc directly on the backing pad. Replace the backing pad when the hook-and-loop surface no longer grips the disc firmly across the full face.

Yes. The Rupes LHR15 uses a 6" (150mm) backing pad and the LHR21 uses a 6" backing pad as well. All FastPlus 6" Hook and Loop discs fit both Rupes polishers directly. The FlexPro 6" foam discs are particularly well-suited for use with the Rupes LHR15 and LHR21 for clear coat leveling and orange peel removal at P2000-P5000.