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RepairStack Performance Solutions

Oct. 2, 2023

Take your body shop into the future. Discover 3M™️ RepairStack™️ Performance Solutions – an integrated and automated hardware and software system designed to help optimize your ...

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3M™ Perfect-It™ Random Orbital Polishing System

Sept. 28, 2023

Introducing the 3M™ Perfect-It™ Random Orbital Polishing System

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Perfect-It Random Orbital Polishing System

March 9, 2023

The 3M Perfect-It Random Orbital Polishing System — a professional-grade set of tools, pads, and polishes – typically used in detailing shops, re-engineered for the collision ...

3M introduces the fastest-cutting and longest-lasting net abrasives in the world

Oct. 28, 2021

3M Cubitron II net abrasives are 3M’s biggest advancement in dust-extraction sanding in decades

3M Cubitron II Net abrasives give you excellent dust capture whether you're using a self-generating-vacuum sander, a central vacuum system or a portable dust extractor.

Manage dust, or get the job done?

Oct. 14, 2021

Cut through the compromise with new net sanding discs that combine more than 95 percent dust removal

Cubitron II Net Discs

Oct. 11, 2021

The 3M Cubitron II Net Discs are designed to get the job done sooner with fast-cutting and long-lasting net abrasive discs. The product helps dust extractors perform their best...

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Maximizing productivity and reducing material waste in the prep and paint areas

Jan. 2, 2025

Body filler and primer application are operations often overlooked for areas of improvement.

3M Bringing Clean Sanding System to U.S.

Sept. 10, 2024

The 3M Clean Sanding System is part of the company's comprehensive dust extraction solution.

Instructor Training Floor Room at at the 3M Skills Development Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Monday, July 15, 2024.

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Teaching Teachers at the ASE Instructor Training Conference Workshop

July 16, 2024

A lot was packed in one day, from kids building RC cars to demonstrations of OEM-specific seam sealer applications.

Prepping for Complex Refinishing Processes

July 3, 2024

Complex finishes require ultra-fine sand scratch profiles to avoid uneven metallic distribution.

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For dust extraction, the time is now

May 7, 2024

An old-school problem can have dire effects on high-tech components.

Does body work have to be dirty work?

Oct. 3, 2023

A clean shop environment may help drive improved performance and customer satisfaction.

Eliminate the bottleneck

Sept. 28, 2023

Used properly, the paint booth can be a highly efficient resource designed to drive production and profit.

The random motion of the Random Orbital Polisher eliminates dreaded swirl marks, even on dark finishes.

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New polishing system helps take the pressure out of paint finishing 

June 14, 2023

3M's System used to be exclusive to detailing shops but was recently re-engineered for the collision repair space.

Keeping your shop as clean and customer-facing as possible ensures your shop maintains a high reputation and promotes great reviews from your customers. A clean shop with excellent equipment also helps you draw in and acquire new technicians.

Prepping in a new era

April 4, 2023

Advancements in paint technology, ADAS systems, and OEM repair procedures require a revamp in the way most shops use their prep areas.

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3M and IBIS partner to promote collision repair safety, skills and standards

Dec. 13, 2022

3M will continue to serve as an IBIS Global Partner for the next three years.

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VIDEO: 3M Performance Spray Gun Demonstration

April 20, 2021

In this video, 3M demonstrates how to assemble and use their Performance Spray Gun.

The core four solutions to corrosion protection

Nov. 7, 2017

This whitepaper from 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division explains the core four solutions to achieve the proper corrosion protection.

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3M introduced its RepairStack Performance Solutions to media at the SEMA Show.

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3M says its digitally integrated cabinet realigns the auto body shop business

Dec. 12, 2022

3M RepairStack Performance Solutions helps owners save on inventory and manage insurance matters

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Integrating revolutionary technology into the spray booth

April 6, 2022

3M’s Performance Spray Gun is turning heads with its remarkable efficiency

Sometimes it’s necessary to produce a piece of new seam sealer on the workbench or tool cart. Limited access to the repair area or awkward application angles may prevent getting the applicator gun in the correct spot.

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Use these five helpful techniques for best seam sealer performance and appearance

March 10, 2022

To achieve proper sealing performance and a factory-like appearance, it’s critical that technicians select the proper products and know how to use them.

This photo shows an example of foaming as its dispensed from the tip.

Flexible or rigid, when it comes to repairing foams, it’s all about the flow

Oct. 31, 2021

The type of foam used to repair a vehicle also determines which application method should be used for a successful repair.

Performance Spray Gun

Feb. 18, 2021

The 3M Performance Spray Gun is designed to deliver ideal performance while saving time. Users will experience fast cleanup, fast changeovers, and fast cycle times. The spray ...

Hookit Sanding Block

April 18, 2018

The 3M Hookit Sanding Block is designed to deliver more consistent sanding results and make sanding in challenging locations easier. These blocks help make sanding by hand more...

PPS Series 2.0 Spray Cup System

Oct. 2, 2017

The 3M Automotive Aftermarket PPS Series 2.0 Spray Cup System improves on 3M's previous spray cup system by eliminating the collar, adding a quarter-turn lid locking system and...

Sun Gun II Light Kit

Sept. 18, 2017

The 3M Sun Gun II Light Kit replicates natural sunlight to better match automotive and industrial paint colors. The light is designed to evaluate damage for better estimates of...