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Abrasives for Collision Repair

Effective grinding, cutting, finishing and more from 3M

The Continuing Standard in Automotive Abrasives

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3M invented Wetordry™ – the first sandpaper developed specifically for automotive applications – in the early 1920s. To this day, we have led the market in abrasives for auto body repair with introductions such as our well-known Green Corps™ brand of ceramic abrasives and Roloc™ attachment for efficient cutting and grinding. Today we feature world-class brands such as Cubitron™ II, Trizact™ and Scotch-Brite™. We provide a full abrasive range, including Purple, Blue, Gold and Red abrasives to quickly match our solutions with your repair jobs. It’s all part of a complete and always expanding selection of 3M abrasive discs, abrasive sheets, cut-off wheels, belts and much more for increased efficiency at every stage of body repair.

Collision Repair Abrasive Products

Abrasive Discs

Our selection of 3M abrasive discs offers features like multi-hole patterns, multiple backing options and all of the industry’s top attachment systems.

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File Sheets & Sheet Rolls

These file sheets are built to perform in hand and machine sanding jobs, with features like multi-hole patterns and kiss-cutting for quick snap-off sizing.

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Abrasive Belts

Developed for tough jobs like spot weld removal, our file belt selection includes Cubitron™ II – featuring our advanced Precision-Shaped Grain (PSG) technology.

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Abrasive Sheets

Our abrasive sheets include Wetordry™, one of the first 3M brands, along with flexible film and foam sheets, Scotch-Brite™ and our fast-cutting Trizact™ abrasive.

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Cut-Off Wheels

Built tough for cutting and sectioning sheet metal, frames, rails, bars, clamps and rusted bolts, these cut-off wheels feature our Cubitron II™ and Green Corps™ wheels.

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Important Note

There are of course many factors and variables that can affect an individual repair, so the technician and repair facility need to evaluate each specific application and repair process, including relevant vehicle, part and OEM guidelines, and determine what is appropriate for that repair.

Related Products

Total Automotive Sanding System

3M™ Cubitron™ II Abrasives, plus premium dust extraction solutions and tools from Festool Automotive Sanding Systems.
Body Repair Power Tools

A selection of high-performance sanding and grinding tools designed specifically for collision repair.
Backup Pads

Abrasive pads, holders and assemblies including Hookit™, Stikit™ and Roloc™ attachment to get the most from your abrasives.

Product Spotlight – 3M™ Cubitron™ II Abrasives

These best-in-class abrasives feature our Precision-Shaped Grain (PSG), the most advanced abrasive technology in the collision repair industry. 3M employs microreplication technology to create uniformly-sized and precisely-shaped ceramic mineral into triangular structures. These grains are electrostatically oriented at exact intervals on the abrasive surface. The result is an abrasive that cuts 30% faster and lasts twice as long as conventional ceramic abrasives. 3M offers Cubitron II products for auto body repair jobs from cutting and grinding to finish sanding.

Learn More About 3M™ Cubitron™ II Abrasives

3M abrasive discs from red, green gold to blue, purple and cubitron

3M Abrasives: The Science of Better Body Repair

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What makes a great bodyman? His drive for perfection is reflected in the products he chooses, in the techniques he uses and in the finished repair work itself. 3M dedicates our longer-lasting, faster-cutting 3M™ Cubitron™ II™ abrasives to the great bodymen everywhere. Watch our tribute here.

Featured Abrasive Products for Collision Repair

Resources for 3M Abrasives in Collision Repair

Cubitron II Part Number Flyer (PDF, 2.3 KB)

Handy flyer containing 3M™ Cubitron™ II product part numbers.
Flap Disc & Cut Off Wheel Flyer (PDF, 2.1 MB)

Focusing on 3M abrasives for cutting and grinding in body repair.
Blue Flyer (PDF, 2.0 KB)

Discover a go-to workhorse, from body repair to paint prep. Go Blue!
Blue Part Number List (PDF, 198 KB)

Handy flyer containing product part numbers for all 3M Blue abrasives.

Need More Information?

If you have additional questions about 3M abrasives, 3M™ Cubitron™ II, the Total Automotive Sanding System or anything related to collision repair, we’re happy to help. To contact us, or to view more information about 3M Collision Repair products and solutions, click to the right. We look forward to working with you!

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