SurfPrep Sanding Videos

In this comprehensive video, we’re excited to introduce our new Total Finishing Solutions Change Agents (a.k.a. sales reps) to the world of Surfprep tools and abrasives. This step-by-step walk-through will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in your role and provide top-notch solutions to our customers.

If your SurfPrep electric sander isn’t running like it should, a simple recalibration might fix the issue. Follow these quick steps to get your tool back to peak performance!

Just like brakes on a car, your sander's bearings wear over time—especially with heavy use. But with regular maintenance, you can significantly extend their lifespan. In this video, we walk you through:

🔧 How to properly maintain your sander bearings

🧰 When it’s time to replace them

🔩 DIY replacement options (with preassembled kits!)

📦 Info on sending your sander to SurfPrep's Repair Center

Noticing extra vibration, rattling noises, or less stability while sanding? It could be time to replace your pad supports. These internal components sit inside the cavity of your SurfPrep sander and help stabilize your backup pad during use.

Want smoother finishes and a sander that lasts? These sanding tips from SurfPrep will save your projects and your tools.

If your abrasives aren’t sticking or your pad looks worn out, it might be time to replace the backup pad on your SurfPrep finishing sander. In this video, we show you how to identify wear, change the pad on your 3x4 sander, and avoid common mistakes—like stripping screws.

Wondering how to change the backup pad on your SurfPrep 5" or 6" orbital sander? In this quick tutorial, we walk you through the simple process using the included 2.5mm wrench. Whether you’re using a vacuum or non-vacuum sander, we’ll show you what to look out for and how to install the right pad for your setup.

The 7mm interface pad is perfect for level sanding and shaker-style doors. Its dense, firm design helps you achieve a smooth, flat finish when paired with a flat sheet abrasive like SurfPrep’s Red Riptide paper. It also raises your sander just enough to reach into corners without bumping into edges — ideal for shaker profiles or detailed surfaces.

Learn how to use SurfPrep’s Soft Gray Interface Pad for effective contour sanding—especially when paired with flat sheet abrasives like our White Lightning Ceramic Paper. This pad adds flexibility to your sander, helping you tackle detailed curves and profiles with ease. Ideal for anyone doing cabinet work, refinishing, or fine woodworking.

Learn how to use the 15mm dense interface pad to raise your sander and reach tight corners without bumping edges. This thicker pad works best with a J-hook backup pad and your choice of abrasive — like our Red Riptide paper — to give you smooth, controlled sanding on window frames, trim, and detailed surfaces. Perfect for getting right up to edges without losing contact or control.

This video covers SurfPrep’s medium density interface pad—perfect for use with the 3x4 sander and sheet abrasives like our Red Riptide paper. It adds just the right amount of cushion to give you a smooth, consistent sanding experience on flat surfaces, and it even handles mild contours with ease.

If your SurfPrep POV8 or PIV12 vacuum is making a knocking noise, don’t worry—it’s not broken!

That sound is the self-cleaning HEPA filter doing its job. It knocks dust off the filter and into the collection bag to keep your vacuum running efficiently and maintain maximum suction power.

Tired of screwing your hose on and off every time you sand? The SurfPrep Quick Connect Set makes attaching and removing your ribbed hose fast and effortless.

Confused about how to connect your SurfPrep ribbed hose to your vacuum-compatible sander? Here's a quick how-to!

Need to connect your SurfPrep sander directly to your vacuum without using a ShopVac hose? The SPCX 2-1/4” Port Adapter makes it easy.

Confused about how to connect your SurfPrep ribbed hose to your vacuum-compatible sander? Here's a quick how-to!

Level up your sanding with SurfPrep’s ProFoam sponge abrasives – designed to flex, cut fast, and leave fewer swirl marks. Perfect for sanding primers, coatings, topcoats, MDF & HDF.

Whether you're new to sanding or have been doing it for decades, there’s always something new to learn! In this video, Denny Jahnz from SurfPrep walks you through the foundational techniques that can transform your finish, save you time, and extend the life of your tools.

Holly aka Hollywood is using SurfPrep's Interface Pad Variety Pack to show you tips for sanding.

Engineered screen to withstand heavy stripping between coat sanding. Aluminum Oxide screen allows the operator to prep sand faster and with longer durability.

Created for applications where the operator desires superior edge-wear life from disc or sheet. Featuring proprietary blended aluminum oxide grains built for high performance and a consistent surface finish.

Engineered for the operator seeking a quick, rapid rate material removal. Featuring blended ceramic/aluminum oxide grains built for high performance, self-sharpening, and consistent finish.

Designed for the operator who requires quick responsive action. Red Riptide paper features premium ultra-sharp aluminum oxide grains built for high performance, longevity, and rapid rates of cut

Meet the brand new line of SurfPrep Electric Ray Sanders! These tools come in 5" or 6" diameters with the option of a 3/16" or 3/32" orbit

Skylar is sanding the tooling lines out of these MDF doors. He cut 3x4 10mm ProFoam to drop down into the recessed panels. 

It’s important to note that 10mm pads should be used in these situation to keep the sander off of the center panel.

He is using a Very Fine abrasives which equates to a 280-320 grit scratch.

SurfPrep Flexible Vacuum Hose is impregnated with carbon black which makes it static conductive. The carbon black and the wire help dissipate static build-up in the hose when dust and debris are flowing through it. Keep in mind that the carbon black materials could possibly transfer to the substrate you are sanding.

Flexible 3 foot long vacuum hose. This hose will need an adapter to attach to your current vacuum's hose.

SurfPrep's vacuum sanders are equipped with a 1" female swivel coupler. We have created a line of 1" diameter vacuum hoses that connect directly to your SurfPrep Sander for a dust free sanding environment.

This setup is to be used with any of SurfPrep's vacuum compatible sanders. SurfPrep Sanders with vacuum conversion have a 1" female piece at the back of the tool that attaches to a 1" ribbed vacuum hose.

The SurfPrep Vacuum Hose Quick Connect  set will make it easy to attach and detach your 1″ threaded vacuum hose to your SurfPrep sander. 2 pieces are included to make the quick connect:

SPUHCMF (screws into the vacuum port adapter on the back of SurfPrep sander)

SPCUFF-25MM (screws into any 1″ SurfPrep threaded vacuum hose & ‘quick connects’ to the SPUHCMF.

This vacuum adapter will slide over the end attachment of most vacuum systems that come with a 1.25″ to 1 3/8″ hose. It is NOT threaded. The black adapter piece should slide over and create a tight seal with the vacuum hole. We recommend purchasing SurfPrep’s Vacuum Hose to screw into this vacuum adapter.

This vacuum adapter will slide over the end attachment of most vacuum systems that come with a 1.25″ to 1 1/8″ hose. It is NOT threaded. The black adapter piece should slide over and create a tight seal with the vacuum hole. We recommend purchasing SurfPrep’s Vacuum Hose to screw into this vacuum adapter.

This vacuum port reducer is a 2″ diameter. It will slide into the 2.25″ unthreaded intake port of most vacuum systems. SurfPrep’s 1″ Vacuum Hoses will screw into the other side. We recommend purchasing SurfPrep’s Vacuum Hose to screw into this reducer.

This vacuum adapter will slide over the end attachment of most vacuum systems that come with a 1.75″ – 1 7/8″ hose. It is NOT threaded. The grey adapter piece should slide over and create a tight seal with the vacuum hole. We recommend purchasing SurfPrep’s Vacuum Hose to screw into this vacuum adapter.

Find the right vacuum adapter and hose to hook up your SurfPrep Sander seamlessly to your vacuum system.

SurfPrep’s very own Adam West 🦇 gives a killer demo showcasing our award winning #ProFoam to remove swirl marks while ensuring excellent stain penetration.

Want flawless results when sanding wood or coatings? In this video, Denny Jahnz from SurfPrep dives into one of his favorite finishing tools: inspection light bars. These purpose-built lights expose every imperfection in your substrate, helping you perfect your finish before it moves to the next stage.

Setup instructions for SurfPrep LED Inspection Light

SurfPrep designed a low-profile, lightweight, low-angle LED bar. This type of lighting helps sanding machine operators and sanding table personnel to see the defects before they end up in the finishing room. Low angle lighting silhouettes the scratch patterns and any surface imperfections making them extremely easy to see and correct. Mike Peake with Roy's Wood Products in Lugoff, SC has been using them for the past year and a half. Check out what he has to say about how these lights have helped in their shop.

Baxley Woodworks uses SurfPrep LED Inspection Lights in all of their sanding stations. Here they are using a 24" light while prepping wood pieces.

Skylar goes into depth about the Professional On-Site Vacuum in this unboxing video.

How to convert a Non-Vacuum 5" or 6" Electric Ray to a Vacuum Sander. 

Some businesses purchase a tool that is not set up to be hooked into a vacuum. If they end up buying a vacuum system later on, your sander can be converted to work with the vacuum. Keep in mind that SurfPrep sanders work with almost every kind of dustless suction vacuum system. There are many different adapters you can purchase to hook your sander up for clean sanding.

How to convert a Non-Vacuum 3" X 4" Electric Ray to a Vacuum Sander. 

Some businesses purchase a tool that is not set up to be hooked into a vacuum. If they end up buying a vacuum system later on, your sander can be converted to work with the vacuum. Keep in mind that SurfPrep sanders work with almost every kind of dustless suction vacuum system. There are many different adapters you can purchase to hook your sander up for clean sanding.

SurfPrep RAD Pads (Revolutionary Abrasive Design) are an excellent choice for sanding in between finish coats while hand sanding