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From Sanding to Paint Protection and everything in between, 3M offers a comprehensive range of solutions for revamping auto body parts and for collision repairs across a wide range of car models.

Paint Stripping   Paint Stripping

The automobile paint stripping process is performed on panels that require restoration or re-spraying. A product range that provides the most effective and efficient results, 3M Paint Stripping products are easy-to-use sanding discs that accelerate the process of paint stripping while ensuring high productivity, safety and environmental friendliness.

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Dent Filling   Dent Filling

3M Dent Filling products are a two-part, fast drying, light weight body fillers that ensure the filling of dents and uneven surface of automobiles. This product assures a smooth finish and an excellent adhesion on diverse metal substrates.

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Sanding   Sanding

Sanding is the process of removing defects / imperfections or refining the surface of filler / putty or primer before the next coat application. 3M Sanding solutions for the collision repair industry use improved minerals and attachment methods that are used on any primed or replacing panels. Some of the sanding solutions include – abrasive discs, file sheets, WOD sheets, soft interface pads, sanding sponges, guide coat, hand block, half round pad and full round pads.

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Panel Bonding   Panel Bonding

3M Panel Bonding products meet the criteria for Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 301 and provide a triple action effect of bonding, sealing and corrosion protection-all in one go. They are designed as a two part adhesive that adheres to steel, aluminum, SMC and FRP and are ideally suited for the replacement of automotive doorskins, quarter panels, boxsides, vansides, roofs and other outer bodysheet metals.

The innovative panel bonding system from 3M is packed with features like reduction in welding, panel warpage, fire/explosion hazards, time spent in grinding welds, time spent in removing/protecting glass, eliminating overhead welding and saves time & money spent on replacing damaged parts, sealing and corrosion proofing.

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Plastic Repair   Plastic Repair

Plastic has been used in automobiles since the 1930s, due to its less contraction and expansion features. After years of wear & tear, repairing plastics in automobiles is the cost-effective solution.

3M Plastic Repair products cater to these requirements cost-effectively and assure high-quality, flexibility, durability and material compatibility.

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Seam Sealer   Seam Sealer

3M Seam Sealer is applied to the hemmed (turned over) portions of a car, where Sheet metals needs to be joined in Doors or bonnets/hoods. The sealer is applied to prevent corrosion, which ensures that water and moisture do not seep into the panel seams.

Applications
General purpose automotive seams including door skins, rocker panels, rear body panels, trunk seams, floor pans and so on.

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3M™ Weldable Primer   Weld Thru II Coating

Weld Thru II is a zinc-rich weldable primer, providing superior sprayability, corrosion protection and weldability. It is highly concentrated, allowing the required coverage to be achieved quickly and easily, without runs. Panels can be spot or MIG welded within 20 minutes of application.

The advanced formula minimises weld spatter, reducing the risk of operator injury or damage to items in the working environment. It also protects against nozzle blockage and avoids product wastage.

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