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    • 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division

    St. Paul, MN 55144

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    About 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division

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    Bldg 223-6N-01 01
    St. Paul, MN 55144
    USA
    http://www.3m.com/automotive
    651-733-0642

    More Info on 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division

    For decades, 3M has crafted abrasives, adhesives and coatings to solve the latest auto body repair demands. Every product is backed by an expert technical team to guide you and your body shop every step of the way. To view all 3M's collision repair products and solutions, click here. 

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    3M PPS Series 2.0 Vented Spray Cup

    Feb. 16, 2024
    3M PPS 2.0 Vented Cups are now part of the Full 3M PPS Family — The 3M PPS family of products has helped painters save time, reduce solvent use, and deliver consistent results...
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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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    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 ...
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    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.
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    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
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    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 ...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...

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    Paint & Refinish

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

    Oct. 1, 2024
    Body filler and primer application are operations often overlooked for areas of improvement.
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    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.
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    Prepping for Complex Refinishing Processes

    July 5, 2024
    Complex finishes require ultra-fine sand scratch profiles to avoid uneven metallic distribution.
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    Body Shop & Structural Repair

    For dust extraction, the time is now

    May 7, 2024
    An old-school problem can have dire effects on high-tech components.
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    Body Shop & Structural Repair

    Does body work have to be dirty work?

    Oct. 3, 2023
    A clean shop environment may help drive improved performance and customer satisfaction.
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    Paint & Refinish

    Eliminate the bottleneck

    Sept. 28, 2023
    Used properly, the paint booth can be a highly efficient resource designed to drive production and profit.
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    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.
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    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.
    Paint & Refinish

    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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    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

    Videos & Resources

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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.
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    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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    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.
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    Body Shop & Structural Repair

    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.
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    Speedglas Welding Helmet, No. 9002NC

    May 15, 2017
    The 3M Speedglas Welding Helmet, No. 9002NC, offers improved optics from the Speedglas 9000 that provide a lighter and brighter view, built-in exhaust vents to reduce lens fogging...
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    Scotch-Brite Roloc Surface Conditioning Disc, No. 07515

    Feb. 6, 2017
    3M's Scotch-Brite Roloc Surface Conditioning Disc, No. 07515, cleans, finishes, blends and deburrs. The non-woven fiber construction helps preserve irregular or contoured surfaces...
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    File Belt Sander, No. 28366

    Sept. 7, 2016
    The 3M File Belt Sander, No. 28366, is a 0.6hp narrow-profile file belt tool for spotweld removal, deburring, cleaning, blending and finishing in tight or hard-to-reach areas....
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    Automotive Refinish Masking Tape

    Aug. 9, 2016
    The 3M Automotive Refinish Masking Tape is a yellow crepe paper tape designed for paint masking processes used in the collision repair industry. Proprietary rubber-based adhesive...
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    3M Automotive Aftermarket Division introduces 3M Total Automotive Sanding System

    July 11, 2016
    3M Automotive Aftermarket Division announced a collaboration with TTS Tooltechnic Systems AG & Co. KG, maker of Festool brand products, to provide customers in the global automotive...
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    3M Automotive Aftermarket Division launches series of commercial truck standard operating collision repair procedures

    Feb. 12, 2016
    These written procedures can help assist the commercial fleet collision shops in delivering consistency within the repair process through development of standardized repair procedures...