Mirka 5" Velcro Multi-Hole Pad Protector - 5 Pack

It sits between your sander's backing pad and the sanding disc to absorb the wear and tear on the hook-and-loop material, extending the life of your backing pad. Browse more sanding & abrasives.

This is a 5-pack, so you have several replacements on hand. When one wears out, just put a new one on and keep working.

It fits any 5" orbit or random orbit sander, making it a versatile accessory across different machines.

No. The multi-hole pattern allows for maximum dust collection air flow, so it keeps your extraction working while protecting the pad. See our dust collection gear.

The hook-and-loop material that holds the disc is always the first part to wear out on a disc sander. The protector takes that punishment so the pad underneath stays intact.

Place the Velcro multi-hole protector between your 5" sander's backing pad and the disc sandpaper. It attaches with hook-and-loop on both sides, holding the disc while shielding the pad.

Replace it once the protector wears out and no longer grips discs well. Simply slap on a fresh one from the pack and continue sanding.

Yes. These pad protectors are inexpensive and take the wear that would otherwise destroy a more costly backing pad, saving you money over time.

They are made by Mirka Abrasives, a manufacturer of sanding machines, abrasives, and sander accessories.

Use standard 5" hook-and-loop discs with a matching multi-hole pattern. Browse fresh sandpaper and more power sanding supplies.