Body Repair

Body Repair Applications
Body Repair

About 3M Body Repair

  • 3M produces the most comprehensive family of premium products on the market today. Whether you are trying to level or remove welds, fill a gap and return those smooth lines to a car, or prep it for it paint - 3M has a solution. From fillers and glazes, to abrasives and tools, 3M products are designed to maximize productivity, reduce waste and increase profit.

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Body Repair Standard Operating Procedures

3M has the products and repair processes for you. See below for our Standard Operating Procedures.

  • 3M Body Repair Applications
    3M Body Repair Applications

    Once you get a damaged vehicle into the body shop, the first step to take is removal of the trim parts and any parts that prevent easy access to the whole repair area.

    Topics include:
    Welding and Spark Protection
    Metal Working
    Steel Part Replacement
    Panel Bonding Excluding Door Skin
    Weld Bonding Excluding Door Skin
    Aluminum Rivet Bonding
    Weld Sealing
    Door Skin Removal
    Door Skin Replacement
    Express Damage Repair
    Small Damage Repair
    Large Damage Repair

  • 3M Sealing & Coating Applications for Body Repair
    3M Sealing & Coating Applications for Body Repair

    3M offers a variety of Adhesives, Seam Sealers & Coating Solutions for your refinish requirements - in combination with a variety of applicators, this assures that various finishes can be achieved to match OEM appearance.

    Topics include:
    Sealer Coating Removal
    General Seam Sealer Application Direct to Metal
    General Seam Sealer Application Non-Direct to Metal
    Anti-Chip Coating
    Corrosion Protection Undercoating
    Pre-Made LASD Replacement Off Body
    LASD Replacement On Body
    Preparing and Applying Seam Sealer to Roof Ditch
    Jeep® Hardtop Texture Repair

  • 3M Bumper Repair Applications
    3M Bumper Repair Applications

    Whether your bumper is cracked at an edge or punched right through, 3M can offer you the right method to repair instead of having to replace the part. Repairing means there is no waiting time and no need for costly purchase of replacement parts. Instead, you can invoice for valuable work time, saving money for you and your customer.

    Topics include:
    Plastic Tab Repair
    Cosmetic Flexible Bumper Repair
    Flexible Patch Non-Structural Bumper Repair
    Two Sided Bumper Repair

  • Digram showing what 3M products can be used for different tasks

Sectioning

Sectioning

3M™ Cubitron™ II Cut-Off Wheels

Weld Grinding

Weld Grinding

3M™ Cubitron™ II File Belts

3M™ Cubitron™ II Abrasive Fibre Discs

3M™ Cubitron™ II Fibre Roloc™ Discs

Spot Weld Removal

Weld Removal

3M™ Cubitron™ II File Belts

Hem Flange Removal

Hem Flange

3M™ Cubitron™ II Abrasive Fibre Discs

Weld Grinding

Weld Grinding

3M™ Cubitron™ II File Belts

3M™ Cubitron™ II Abrasive Fibre Discs

3M™ Cubitron™ II Fibre Roloc™ Discs

Weld Grinding

3M™ Cubitron™ II File Belts

3M™ Cubitron™ II Abrasive Fibre Discs

3M™ Cubitron™ II Fibre Roloc™ Discs

Body Repair Featured Products

  • 3M™ Cubitron™ II Clean Sanding Hookit™ Abrasive Discs
    3M™ Cubitron™ II Clean Sanding Hookit™ Abrasive Discs
  • 3M™ Cavity Wax
    3M™ Cavity Wax
  • 3M™ Mini-File Belt Sander
    3M™ Mini-File Belt Sander

Regulatory
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    Safety Data Sheets (SDS) on this web site may not meet the requirements set forth by your country's legislation. To obtain a copy of the SDS in the format required by your country's legislation, please contact your local 3M subsidiary or call us at 2806 6111 for more information. SDS Search in the United States