Join 3M Application Engineer Jason as he guides you through the world of abrasives for collision repair. Learn about sandpapers, liquid abrasives, and denibbing tools in video. Perfect your polishing with the right knowledge and tools!
Important notes (00:26)
Wear proper PPE: safety glasses, protective gloves, respirator and whatever else you need for the job. This video is intended for a professional setting such as a body shop or paint shop. Make sure to check OEM recommendations to confirm you’re using the correct adhesive for the job.
The Two Kinds of Abrasives (00:50)
Blocks (01:19)
Pads (02:35)
Dual-action (02:56)
Clean Sanding Discs (03:23)
Sanding Discs (03:47)
Foam Discs (04:15)
Liquid Abrasives (05:33)
Pads to use with Liquid Abrasives (06:01)
Tips on Working Around Lines (06:28)
Tips on Rotary Buffers (06:36)
Matching Pads to Liquid Abrasives (06:56)
Bonus Tip: Denibbing Tools (08:11)
Products used
3M Abrasives
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Safety+warranty information
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The information contained in the 3M Collision Repair KZhead videos is intended for industrial/occupational use by persons with the knowledge and technical skills to use such information. For additional information, including important safety and warranty information, regarding 3M Automotive Aftermarket products, visit: s.3m.com/0ppsbxze. Please follow all local and country regulations regarding use of the products.
Important Note: There are many factors that can affect an individual repair, so the technician and repair facility need to evaluate each specific application and repair process and determine what’s appropriate. 3M recommends reviewing relevant vehicle repair and OEM guidelines prior to starting all repairs.
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