3M Updates NACE/CARS Schedule

July 15, 2014

July 15, 2014—3M Automotive Aftermarket released an updated schedule for its presentation, training and demonstration offerings at the 2014 NACE/CARS Expo & Conference, which will take place in Detroit from July 30–Aug. 2.

The company booth (No. 18011) will feature appearances from three-time Ridler Award winner Chip Foose, as well as Charley Hutton, a custom painter and two-time Ridler Award winner.

The live appearances will be:

  • July 31, 10–11:30 a.m. & Aug. 1, 2:30 – 4 p.m.: Chip Foose                                                              
  • Aug. 1, 1:30–2:30 p.m.: Charley Hutton

Live demonstrations at the Product Demonstration Area, Main Exhibit Hall include:

  • July 31, 9:30–10:30 a.m.:  Duplicating Today’s Factory Seams
  • July 31, 12:30–1:30 p.m.:  Reducing Liquids Consumption
  • July 31, 3:30–4:30 p.m.:  Disassembly and Assembly of Today’s
  • Aug. 1, 3:30–4:30 p.m.:  Modern Vehicle Substrates
  • July 31, 5–6 p.m.:  Texture Matching Made Easy 
  • Aug. 1, 12:30–1:30 p.m.:  Profitable and Reliable Bumper Repair                        

3M technical experts will lead special seminars on industry trends and challenges:

  • July 31, 10:30 a.m. to Noon: Rivet Bonding & Weld Bonding Becoming Mainstream: Are You Ready?
  • July 31, 1:30– 3 p.m. & Aug. 1, 1:30 – 3 p.m.:  Aluminum Repair: Separating Facts from the Myths
  • Aug. 1, 10:30 a.m. to Noon:  Profitable and Reliable Bumper Repair
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