3M Abrasivesfor Collision Repair

Innovative Abrasives for Car Repairs

From preparation to finish, 3M automotive abrasives play a key role in all bodyshop processes.

We have developed a full range of abrasives to suit every type of application, incorporating innovative technologies for superior performance, anti loading and a consistent finish.

The right abrasives play a key role for a perfect result in vehicle refinishing. Whether in the process of preparation, car scratch repair, dry primer sanding or fine sanding before paint application. Our quality abrasives and a further range of accessories are designed to help you to safely and efficiently achieve your desired results.

Find out below about our premium abrasives and sandpaper for car repair or scroll to the bottom of the page for a full portfolio overview

3M™ Cubitron™ II Abrasives

3M™ Cubitron™ II Products give a more consistent finish in car scratch repair and paint removal. They cut quicker and last longer, enabling a cooler sanding process and helping you be more productive than ever – reducing cycle time and rework.

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Fine Sanding with Foam Discs

Thanks to their supporting foam backing, 3M™ Trizact™ Abrasive Discs 443SA or 3M™ Hookit™ Flexible Abrasive Foam Discs are high performing, versatile abrasives and in finer grades excellent for blending, paint rectification or preparation for car polishing.

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Leave the dust behind

Pair premium abrasives with premium tools to achieve excellent results

What’s better than a complete Sanding System?

With 3M Premium Abrasives, you don’t have to choose between speed and performance. Each is precision engineered to help you make the job done faster. Plus, they both pair with a 3M recommended sanding and dust extraction system to create your shop’s ideal dust capture system.

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Overview of 3M™ Abrasives for Collision Repair - Key Questions and Answers for the Body Shop

There are so many different types of abrasive materials - what is the best product for each tool in the bodyshop?
Use with Random Orbital Sanders:
- 260L Purple Film Discs for removing defects in paint (levelling orange peel, removing dust nibs or runs).
- Trizact Foam Discs 443SA help refine the finest sanding scratches ahead of the polishing process.
Hand sanding – What products can be used to sand a car by hand?
- Scotch-Brite Materials are versatile solutions for finishing or cleaning tasks.
Products for Bodyshop applications in the panel area - what products are available for each tool?
For Right Angle Grinders:
- Cubitron II Fibre Disc to efficiently remove welds, paint, and rust.
- Cubitron II Cut Off Wheel efficiently and cleanly cuts through metal panels.
- Cubitron II Flap Disc is a versatile solution for both grinding and blending.
For Disc Sanders:
- Cubitron II Roloc Fibre Disc to remove small welds and other grinding applications.
- Scotch-Brite Roloc Surface conditioning discs to debur and finish metal and composites.
- Scotch-Brite Roloc Bristle Discs are extremely versatile. They can be used to debur, blend, clean and remove coatings on complex parts while leaving a consistent finish through the life of the product.
For File Belt Sanders:
- Cubitron II File Belt for spot weld removal and other grinding applications.
What are the best tools for my sanding work?
For Heavy Sanding, Cutting and Grinding:
- 3M™ Cut-Off Wheel Tool
- 3M™ Pistol Grip Disc Sander
For moderate and aggressive sanding applications:

Pneumatic Random Orbital Sanders
- 3M™ Precision Random Orbital Sander 33632, Elite Orbit, 3/32, 6 in
- 3M™ Precision Random Orbital Sander 33633, 6 in, 3/16 Orbit
- 3M™ Precision Random Orbital Sander 38505, Elite Orbit, 3/16, 6 in
Electric Random Orbital Sander
- 3M™ Electric Random Orbital Sander
For fine sanding applications:

Pneumatic Random Orbital Sanders
- 3M™ Precision Random Orbital Sander 33632, Elite Orbit, 3/32, 6 in
- 3M™ Precision Random Orbital Sander 33633, 6 in, 3/16 Orbit
- 3M™ Precision Random Orbital Sander 38505, Elite Orbit, 3/16, 6 in
Electric Random Orbital Sanders
- 3M™ Electric Random Orbital Sander
Dust Extraction Systems
- Explore our Clean Sanding Dust extraction systems

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3M™ Trizact™ Hookit™ Foam Disc, 30806, 6 in, 8000 grade

3M™ Trizact™ Hookit™ Foam Disc 30806, 8000, 6 in, 15 Discs/Carton, 4 Cartons/Case

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3M™ Trizact™ Hookit™ Foam Disc 30802, Kit, 6 in, 3000 and 8000, 10 Discs/Kit, 4 Kits/Case

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Scotch-Brite(TM) Hand Pad 7447 PRO,048011-64926-9,6"x9", AVFN

Scotch-Brite™ 7447 PRO Hand Pad, 6 in x 9 in, 20 pads per box, 3 boxes per case

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3M™ Wetordry™ Purple abrasive sheet, 02020

3M™ Wetordry™ Abrasive Sheet 401Q

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3M™ Hookit™ Red Abrasive Disc 316U

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Scotch-Brite™ Hand Pad 7447

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Scotch-Brite™ Clean and Finish Roll

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3M™ Stikit™ Gold Sheet Roll, 02599, P80, 2-3/4 in x 25 yd, 10 Rolls/Case

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3M™ Hookit Blue Abrasive Disc Multi-hole, 36174, 6 in, 120

3M™ Hookit™ Blue Abrasive Disc Multi-hole, 36172, 6 in, 80 grade, 50 discs per carton, 4 cartons per case

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3M™ Hookit Blue Abrasive Disc Multi-hole, 36175, 6 in, 150

3M™ Hookit™ Blue Abrasive Disc Multi-hole, 36174, 6 in, 120 grade, 50 discs per carton, 4 cartons per case

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3M™ Hookit Blue Abrasive Disc Multi-hole, 36177, 6 in, 220

3M™ Hookit™ Blue Abrasive Disc 321U Multi-hole, 36176, 6 in, 180 grade, 50 discs per carton, 4 cartons per case

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3M™ Hookit Blue Abrasive Disc Multi-hole, 36182, 6 in, 500

3M™ Hookit™ Blue Abrasive Disc 321U Multi-hole, 36181, 6 in, 400 grade, 50 discs per carton, 4 cartons per case

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3M™ Hookit Blue Abrasive Disc Multi-hole, 36183, 6 in, 600

3M™ Hookit™ Blue Abrasive Disc 321U Multi-hole, 36182, 6 in, 500 grade, 50 discs per carton, 4 cartons per case

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Scotch-Brite(TM) Hand Pad 7448 PRO,048011-64935-1, 6"x9", SULF

Scotch-Brite™ Hand Pad 7448 Pro

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3M(TM) Utility Cloth Sheets 011K, 9"x11"

3M™ Utility Cloth Sheet 011K

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3M™ Hookit™ Blue Abrasive Sheet Roll 321U Multi-hole

3M™ Hookit™ Blue Abrasive Sheet Roll Multi-hole, 36189, 120 grade, 2.75 in x 13 y, 4 cartons per case

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3M™ Hookit™ Blue Abrasive Sheet Roll Multi-hole, 36191, 180 grade, 2.75 in x 13 y, 4 cartons per case

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3M™ Hookit™ Blue Abrasive Sheet Roll Multi-hole, 36187, 80 grade, 2.75 in x 13 y, 4 cartons per case

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3M™ Production Resinite Gold Sheet,216U,02536,9in x 11in

3M™ Gold Abrasive Sheet, 02536, P800 grade, 9 in x 11 in, 50 Sheets/Pack, 5 Packs/Case

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Scotch-Brite™ Durable Flex Hand Pad, 4-1/2 in x 9 in, S ULF, 25 pads per box, 4 boxes per case

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Scotch-Brite(TM) General Purpose Hand Pad 07447

Scotch-Brite™ Primer Prep Scuff

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3M™ Cartridge Roll 341D

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Scotch-Brite(TM) Imperial(TM) Paint Prep Scuff Maroon, PN 07777

Scotch-Brite™ Paint Prep Scuff Hand Pad 07777 Maroon, 20 pads per box 3 boxes per case

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Scotch-Brite(TM) Multi-Flex Sheet Roll, 8 in x 20 ft A VFN

3M™ Scotch-Brite™ Multi-Flex Abrasive Sheet, VFN, 8 in x 20 ft (20.32 cm x 6.10 cm), 60 Sheets/Roll, 4 Rolls/Case

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3M™ Hookit™ Gold Disc D/F 216U, 01078, 6 in, P220A

3M™ Hookit™ Gold Disc Dust Free 216U, 01078, 6 in, P220 grade, 100 discs per carton, 4 cartons per case

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3M™ Hook it 216U P400, Gold, 6 in x 7 hole, 10 Packs/Case

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3M™ Hook it 216U P320, Gold, 6 in x 7 hole, 10 Packs/Case

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3M™ Hookit™ Gold Disc D/F 216U, 01077, 6 in, P240A, 100 discs

3M™ Hookit™ Gold Disc Dust Free 216U, 01077, 6 in, P240 grade, 100 discs per carton, 4 cartons per case

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Scotch-Brite(TM) Ultra Fine Hand pad 07448, 6"x9", Gray

Scotch-Brite™ Hand Pad 7448

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3M™ Hook it 236U P080, Gold, 6 in x 7 hole, 10 Packs/Case

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3M™ Hook it 236U P180, Gold, 6 in x 7 hole, 10 Packs/Case

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3M™ Hook it 236U P120, Gold, 6 in x 7 hole, 10 Packs/Case

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3M(TM) Hookit(TM) Trizact(TM) Foam Disc, 30662

3M™ Trizact™ Hookit™ Foam Disc 30662, P5000, 6 in, 15 Discs/Carton, 4 Cartons/Case

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Scotch-Brite™ Metal Blending Sheet

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Scotch-Brite(TM) KS Clean and Finish Roll, 12 in x 30 ft A FIN

Scotch-Brite™ KS Clean and Finish Roll

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Scotch-Brite™ High Gloss Sheet

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Scotch-Brite™ Coating Removal Sheet, S XCS

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Scotch-Brite™ KS Clean and Finish Sheet, S ULF

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Scotch-Brite™ 7447 Pro Sheet Pad

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Scotch-Brite(TM) Radial Bristle Brush T-C 6 Inch

Scotch-Brite™ Radial Bristle Brush

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3M™ Portable Utility Cloth Roll 314D

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PN34783 Purple Finishing Film Disc Dust Free

3M™ Hookit™ Finishing Film Disc Dust-Free, 34783, 6 in, 17H, P1200, 50 Discs/Carton, 4 Cartons/Case

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PN34784 Purple Finishing Film Disc Dust Free

3M™ Hookit™ Purple Finishing Film Abrasive Disc 260L, 34784, 6 in, Dust Free, P1500, 50 Discs/Carton, 4 Cartons/Case

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PN34785 Purple Finishing Film Disc Dust Free

3M™ Hookit™ Finishing Film Disc Dust-Free, 34785, 6 in, 17 Hole, P2000, 50 Discs/Carton, 4 Cartons/Case

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Scotch-Brite™ High Gloss Roll

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Scotch-Brite(TM) Blending Hand Pad 7446, 6 in x 9 in S MED, Gray

Scotch-Brite™ Blending Hand Pad 7446

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3M™ Blue Net Sheet Roll 36468, 320, 70 mm x 10 m, 10 Rolls/Case

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3M™ Blue Net Sheet Roll 36465, 180, 70 mm x 10 m, 10 Rolls/Case

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3M™ Blue Net Sheet Roll 36462, 80, 70 mm x 10 m, 10 Rolls/Case

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3M™ Blue Net Sheet Roll 36463,120, 70 mm x 10 m, 10 Rolls/Case

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Scotch-Brite™ Clear Blend Prep Scuff

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3M Abrasivesfor Collision Repair

Pair premium abrasives with premium tools to achieve excellent results

Overview of 3M™ Abrasives for Collision Repair - Key Questions and Answers for the Body Shop

For Heavy Sanding, Cutting and Grinding:

For moderate and aggressive sanding applications:

Pneumatic Random Orbital Sanders

For fine sanding applications:

Pneumatic Random Orbital Sanders

123 products