3M Abrasivesfor Collision Repair

Innovative Abrasives for Collision Repairs

From body repair to paint finishing, 3M automotive abrasives are integral in all body shop 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 finishes. Whether in the process of paint prep, dry primer sanding or fine sanding before paint application, our quality abrasives, tools and accessories designed to help you to safely and efficiently achieve your desired results.

3M™ Cubitron™ II Abrasive Discs & Sheet Rolls

3M™ Cubitron™ II Abrasives give a more consistent finish, cut quicker and last longer. Helping you be more productive than ever – reducing cycle time and rework.

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3M™ Cubitron™ 3 Cut-off Wheels

Cut metals faster with less heat and fewer changeouts with 3M™ Cubitron™ 3 Cut-Off Wheels for collision repair. 3M has engineered these cut-off wheels to continuously fracture to form sharp points, run cool and optimize mineral breakdown to allow fast cutting and long-lasting performance. Go to Cubitron™ 3 Cut-off Wheels

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3M™ Blue Abrasive Discs & Sheet Rolls

Featuring an engineered ceramic mineral blend for excellent performance at a competitive price point.

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3M™ Clean Sanding System

The 3M™ Clean Sanding System is a complete sanding solution for efficiently moving through your essential surface preparation and finishing work. The system includes our dust extractor, pneumatic and/or electric random orbital sanders, mobile workstation, wide selection of quality abrasives, and personal protective equipment.

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Cut through the complexity of today's vehicle repairs.

Achieving a successful paint job or repair starts from the beginning. As vehicle repairs become increasingly complex, the way in which work gets done continuously evolves. Removing all visual indications of a repair can be quite the task, but it doesn’t always have to be.

What happens at the start of the process lays the foundation for a quality result in the end. Skipping key steps like researching OEM procedures, creating a solid repair plan, and even glossing over pre-scans and calibration could create some headaches before you even pickup a tool. While there are a variety of ways we could help adjust and improve processes during body repair, let’s take a closer look at the surface and paint preparation process.

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A visual guide: common sanding imperfections, explained (PDF, 257 KB)

Pair premium abrasives with premium tools to achieve excellent results.

Choose the level that meets your shop's needs. Premium or Advanced.

Get the job done sooner with 3M™ Cubitron™ II Abrasive Discs and Sheet Rolls, giving a more consistent finish, cutting quicker and lasting longer. Helping you be more productive than ever – reducing cycle time and rework.

Achieve outstanding performance at an affordable price with 3M™ Blue Abrasive Discs and Sheet Rolls — featuring an engineered ceramic mineral blend for excellent performance at a competitive price point.
What’s better than a complete Sanding System?

With 3M 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 pair with a 3M recommended sanding and dust extraction system to create your shop’s ideal dust capture system.

Find out more about 3M dust extraction systems

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:
1. 3M™ Cubitron™ II Abrasive Discs give excellent abrasive performance and a consistent finish for sanding applications
2. 3M™ Blue Abrasive Discs deliver best-in-class performance at every stage of paint prep and coatings removal. Available with Hookit™ Brand and Stikit™ Brand
3. 3M™ Hookit™ Purple Finishing Film Abrasive Disc (260L) for removing defects in paint (levelling orange peel, removing dust nibs or runs)
4. 3M™ Trizact™ Foam Discs help refine the finest sanding scratches ahead of the polishing process
Use with Sheet Sanders and Hand Blocks:
1. 3M™ Cubitron™ II Abrasive Sheets deliver sustained cut and consistent finish.
2. 3M™ Blue Sheet Rolls made with premium aluminum oxide mineral is blended with ceramic grain for a full range of sanding applications. Available with Hookit™ Brand and Stikit™ Brand.
Hand sanding – What products can be used to sand a car by hand?
1. 3M™ Hookit™ Flexible Abrasive Hand Sheets are a thin, flexible film-backed abrasive which can be used wet or dry, by hand or on a tool (thanks to the Hookit™ Backing)
2. Scotch-Brite™ Durable Flex Hand Pad combines ultra flexibility with effective cutting action and precise hand control to accomplish tough cleaning jobs or produce fine finishing results
3. 3M™ Wetordry™ Abrasive Sheet 401Q designed for sanding applications that require a fine grit and a light touch, such as auto body wet sanding and paint finishing. In fine grades 1000 to 3000.
4. 3M™ Wetordry™ Abrasive Sheet 213Q designed for sanding applications that require a fine grit and a light touch, such as auto body wet sanding and paint finishing. In grades P220-P800.
5. 3M™ Softback Sanding Sponge sands hard-to-reach areas on vehicles
Products for Bodyshop applications in the panel area - what products are available for each tool?
For Cut-Off Wheel Tools:
1. 3M™ Cubitron™ 3 Cut-Off Wheels is engineered to slice through sheet metal, aluminum, and high-strength steel quickly and with less technician effort
For File Belt Sanders:
1. 3M™ Cubitron™ II File Belt for spot weld removal and other grinding applications
For Pistol Grip or Angle Grinder Tools:
1. 3M™ Cubitron™ II Roloc™ Fibre Disc to remove small welds and other grinding applications
2. 3M™ Cubitron™ II Abrasive Fibre Disc is built for faster cutting of welds as well as grinding, weld blending, deburring and other tough metal finishing jobs

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3M™ Clean Sanding Disc, 236U, P120, C-weight, 5 in x NH

3M™ Hookit™ Paper Disc 236U, P120 C-weight, 5 in x NH (127 mm x NH)

3M Stock

7000134162

Previous 3M Stock

CC061938560

UPC

00051125056816

Alternative ID

236U

Scotch-Brite™ Roloc™ Bristle Disc, 07531, yellow, 80, 2 in 5.08 cm)

3M Stock

7100138172

Previous 3M Stock

61500138856

UPC

00051131075313

Alternative ID

RD-ZB

Scotch-Brite™ Rivet Cleaning Disc, MED, 4 in x 1-1/4 in (10.16 cm x 3.18 cm)

3M Stock

7000120778

Previous 3M Stock

61500090495

UPC

00051131074101

3M™ Hookit™ Soft Hand Block, 05742, 2-3/4 x 5 in, 10 per case

3M™ Hookit™ Soft Hand Block, 05742, 2 3/4 x 5 in (7 cm x 12.7 cm), 10/Case

3M Stock

7000045436

Previous 3M Stock

60455033500

UPC

00051131057425

Alternative ID

05742

3M Green Corps Stikit Prod Sht, 02230, 2.75inx16.5in, 80D

3M™ Stikit™ Green Corps™ Abrasive Sheet 246U, 02230, 80, D-weight, 2 3/4 in x 16 1/2 in (6.9 cm x 41.9 cm), 100 Sheets/Ca...

3M Stock

7000044880

Previous 3M Stock

60150000267

UPC

00051131022300

Alternative ID

246U

3M Green Corps Stikit Production Disc, 01549, 8 in, 80D

3M™ Stikit™ Green Corps™ Abrasive Disc 246U, 01549, 80, D-weight, 8 in (20.32 cm), 50 Discs/Carton, 5 Cartons/Case

3M Stock

7000120328

Previous 3M Stock

60650003753

UPC

00051131015494

Alternative ID

01549

Scotch-Brite™ Roloc™ Body Man's Bristle Disc, RD-ZB, 36, 3 in (7.62 cm)

3M Stock

7000000777

Previous 3M Stock

61500291911

UPC

00051131075375

Scotch-Brite™ Roloc™ Body Man's Bristle Disc, 07536, 2 in 36

Scotch-Brite™ Roloc™ Body Man's Bristle Disc, RD-ZB, 36, 2 in (5.08 cm)

3M Stock

7000000775

Previous 3M Stock

61500290822

UPC

00051131075368

3M Stikit Gold Paper Disc, 01201, 6 in, P600A

3M™ Stikit™ Gold Abrasive Disc 216U, 01201, P600, A-weight, 6 in (15.24 cm), 75 Discs/Roll, 6 Rolls/Case

3M Stock

7000119737

Previous 3M Stock

60455035919

UPC

00051131012011

Alternative ID

01201

3M™ Stikit™ Gold Abrasive Disc 216U, 01200, P800, A-weight, 6 in (15.24 cm), 75 Discs/Roll, 6 Rolls/Case

3M Stock

7000119738

Previous 3M Stock

60455035927

UPC

00051131012004

Alternative ID

01200

3M™ Wetordry™ Abrasive Sheet 434Q, 02621, 1000, C-weight, 5 1/2 in x 9 in (13.97 cm x 22.86 cm), 50 Sheets/Carton, 5 Cart...

3M Stock

7000148214

Previous 3M Stock

60455068548

UPC

00051131026216

Alternative ID

434Q

3M Green Corps Stikit Production Disc, 01551, 8 in, 36E

3M™ Green Corps™ Stikit™ Production Disc, 251U, 01551, 36, E-weight, 8 in (20.32 cm)

3M Stock

7000148230

Previous 3M Stock

60650003779

UPC

00051131015517

Alternative ID

01551

3M Green Corps Stikit Production Disc, 01550, 8 in, 40E

3M™ Stikit™ Green Corps™ Abrasive Disc 251U, 01550, 40, 8 in (20.32 cm), 50 Discs/Carton, 5 cartons per case

3M Stock

7000120329

Previous 3M Stock

60650003761

UPC

00051131015500

Alternative ID

01550

3M™ Performance Sanding Sponge 03068, 60 Grit, 12/Case

3M Stock

7100270653

Previous 3M Stock

70009141535

UPC

00051131030688

3M Prformanc S&ing Spong 03070 320 grit 1 in x 2 5/8 in 1

3M™ Performance Sanding Sponge, 03070, 320 grit, 1 in x 2 5/8 in (2.54 cm x 6.67 cm), 1 per pack

3M Stock

7000120183

UPC

00051131030701

Scotch-Brite™ Paint Prep Scuff Hand Pad, 7777, maroon, 9 in x 6 in (22.86 cm x 15.24 cm), 20 pads per box

3M Stock

7000120941

Previous 3M Stock

61500136678

UPC

30051131077776

3M Green Corps Stikit Disc 255U, 01556, 8 in, 60E

3M™ Stikit™ Green Corps™ Abrasive Disc 255U, 01556, 60, E-weight, 8 in (20.32 cm), 50 Discs/Carton, 5 Cartons/Case

3M Stock

7000118088

Previous 3M Stock

60010005738

UPC

30051131015563

Alternative ID

01556

3M™ Hookit™ Purple Clean Sanding Sheet Roll, 30713, 70mm x 12m

3M™ Hookit™ Purple Clean Sanding Sheet Roll, 745I, 30713, P80, E-weight, 2 2/3 in x 39.3 ft (6.9 cm x 12 m)

3M Stock

7000028310

Previous 3M Stock

60455053078

UPC

00051131307131

Alternative ID

745I

3M Green Corps Stikit Production Disc, 01547, 6 in, 40E

3M™ Stikit™ Green Corps™ Abrasive Disc 252U, 01547, 40, E-weight, 6 in (15.24 cm), 100 Discs/Carton, 5 Cartons/Case

3M Stock

7000120327

Previous 3M Stock

60650003738

UPC

00051131015470

Alternative ID

01547

3M™ Softback Sanding Sponge, 02604, 4 1/2 in x 5 1/2 in (115 mm x 140 mm), Fine, 20/Pack, 6 Packs/Case

3M Stock

7000000589

Previous 3M Stock

60980020873

UPC

30051131026040

Alternative ID

02604

3M™ Softback Sanding Sponge, 02606, Medium-120/180

3M™ Softback Sanding Sponge, 02606, 4-1/2 in x 5-1/2 in, (115mm x 140mm), Medium, 20/Pack, 6 Packs/Case

3M Stock

7000000590

Previous 3M Stock

60980020881

UPC

00051131026063

Alternative ID

02606

3M™ Softback Sanding Sponge, 02601, Ultrafine-800/1000

3M™ Softback Sanding Sponge, 02601, 4 1/2 in x 5 1/2 in (11.43 cm x 13.97 cm), Ultrafine-800/1000, 20/Pack, 6 Packs/Case

3M Stock

7000000592

Previous 3M Stock

60980022150

UPC

30051131026019

Alternative ID

02601

3M™ Softback Sanding Sponge, 02600, Microfine-1200/1500

3M™ Softback Sanding Sponge, 02600, 4 1/2 in x 5 1/2 in (11.43 cm x 13.97 cm), Microfine-1200/1500, 20/Pack, 6 Packs/Case

3M Stock

7000000591

Previous 3M Stock

60980022143

UPC

00051131026001

Alternative ID

02600

3M™ Softback Sanding Sponge, 03808, Medium

3M™ Softback Sanding Sponge, 03808, 4 1/2 in x 5 1/2 in (11.43 cm x 13.97 cm), Medium

3M Stock

7000043357

Previous 3M Stock

XC003406367

Alternative ID

03808

3M™ Softback Sanding Sponge, 03809, Fine-320/400

3M™ Softback Sanding Sponge, 03809, 4 1/2 in x 5 1/2 in (115 mm x 140 mm), Fine-320/400, 20/Box, 10 Boxes/Case

3M Stock

7000043358

Previous 3M Stock

XC003406375

Alternative ID

03809

3M™ Softback Sanding Sponge, 03810, Superfine-500/600, 4 1/2 in x 5 1/2 in (11.43 cm x 13.97 cm)

3M Stock

7000043359

Previous 3M Stock

XC003406383

Alternative ID

03810

3M™ Softback Sanding Sponge, 02602, Superfine-500/600, 4 1/2 in x 5 1/2 in (11.43 cm x 13.97 cm), 20 Pack/6 Case

3M Stock

7000000588

Previous 3M Stock

60980020865

UPC

30051131026026

Alternative ID

02602

3M Hookit Gold Disc 236U, 00981, 6 in, P120C

3M™ Hookit™ Paper Disc 236U, P320 C-weight, 5 in x NH (127 mm x NH)

3M Stock

7000134143

Previous 3M Stock

CC061938370

UPC

00051125056861

Alternative ID

236U

3M™ Hookit™ Paper Disc 236U, P320 C-weight, 6 in x NH (152.4 mm x NH), DF 6HL

3M Stock

7000134144

Previous 3M Stock

CC061938388

UPC

00051125065832

Alternative ID

236U

3M™ Hookit™ Paper Disc 236U, P320 C-weight, 6 in x NH (152.4 mm x NH)

3M Stock

7000134145

Previous 3M Stock

CC061938396

UPC

00051125056762

Alternative ID

236U

3M™ Hookit™ Paper Disc 236U, P500 C-weight, 5 in x NH (127 mm x NH)

3M Stock

7000134174

Previous 3M Stock

CC061938693

UPC

00051125056885

Alternative ID

236U

3M™ Hookit™ Paper Disc 236U, P120 C-weight, 8 in x NH (203.2 mm x NH), DF 8HL

3M Stock

7000140221

Previous 3M Stock

XC061957400

UPC

00638060606254

Alternative ID

236U

3M™ Hookit™ Paper Disc 236U, P80 C-weight, 6 in x NH (152.4 mm x NH)

3M Stock

7000134169

Previous 3M Stock

CC061937711

UPC

00051125056694

Alternative ID

236U

3M™ Hookit™ Paper Disc 236U, P80 C-weight, 5 in x NH (127 mm x NH)

3M Stock

7000134170

Previous 3M Stock

CC061938644

UPC

00051125056793

Alternative ID

236U

3M™ Hookit™ Paper Disc 236U, P120 C-weight, 6 in x NH (152.4 mm x NH), DF 6HL

3M Stock

7000134160

Previous 3M Stock

CC061938545

UPC

00051125065788

Alternative ID

236U

3M™ Hookit™ Paper Disc 236U, P180 C-weight, 6 in x NH (152.4 mm x NH)

3M Stock

7000134149

Previous 3M Stock

CC061938438

UPC

00051125056731

Alternative ID

236U

3M™ Hookit™ Paper Disc 236U, P180 C-weight, 5 in x NH (127 mm x NH)

3M Stock

7000134150

Previous 3M Stock

CC061938446

UPC

00051125056830

Alternative ID

236U

3M™ Hookit™ Paper Disc 236U, P150 C-weight, 6 in x NH (152.4 mm x NH)

3M Stock

7000134153

Previous 3M Stock

CC061938479

UPC

00051125056724

Alternative ID

236U

3M™ Hookit™ Paper Disc 236U, P150 C-weight, 5 in x NH (127 mm x NH)

3M Stock

7000134154

Previous 3M Stock

CC061938487

UPC

00051125056823

Alternative ID

236U

3M™ Hookit™ Paper Disc 236U, P180 C-weight, 6 in x NH (152.4 mm x NH), DF 6HL

3M Stock

7000134148

Previous 3M Stock

CC061938420

UPC

00051125065801

Alternative ID

236U

3M Trizact Hookit Finishing Foam Sheet 30289, 5000, 2-3/4 in x 5-1/2 in

3M™ Trizact™ Hookit™ Foam Abrasive 5000 Sheet 443SA, 30289, 2 3/4 in x 5 1/2 in (6.9 cm x 13.97 cm), 5000, 15 Sheets/Cart...

3M Stock

7000120135

Previous 3M Stock

60455069843

UPC

00051131302891

Alternative ID

30289

3M Hookit Gold Sheet, 02469, 2 3/4inx16 in, P220A

3M™ Hookit™ Gold Abrasive Sheet 216U, 02469, P220, A-weight, 2 3/4 in x 16 in (6.9 cm x 40.64 cm), 50 Sheets/Carton, 5 Ca...

3M Stock

7000119717

Previous 3M Stock

60455033351

UPC

00051131024694

Alternative ID

216U

3M™ Cubitron™ II Cut-Off Wheel, 33456, 75 mm x 1 mm x 9.63 mm (3 in x 1/25 in x 3/8 in), 5 Wheels/Carton, 6 Cartons/Case

3M Stock

7100032406

Previous 3M Stock

XA009104267

UPC

00051115783692

Alternative ID

33456

3M Cubitron II C/O Whl, 33460, 10 cm x 0.1 cm x 0.95 cm

3M™ Cubitron™ II Cut-Off Wheel, 33460, 100 mm x 1 mm x 9.53 mm (4 in x 0.035 in x 3/8 in), 5 Wheels/Carton, 6 Cartons/Case

3M Stock

7100101771

Previous 3M Stock

UU006388639

UPC

04054596195448

Alternative ID

33460

3M™ Stikit™ Hand File Board, 05444, 2-3/4 in x 16 in (7 cm x 40.64 cm), 1/Case

3M Stock

7000045763

Previous 3M Stock

60980107746

UPC

00051144054442

Alternative ID

05444

3M™ Hookit™ Sanding Block, 05688, 1-1/2 in x 2-5/8 in x 16 in (3.8 cm x 6.67 cm x 40.64 cm)8/Case

3M Stock

7000119961

Previous 3M Stock

60455054373

UPC

00051131056886

Alternative ID

05688

3M™ Hookit™ Sanding Block, 05689, 1-1/4 in x 10-3/4 (3.18 cm x 27.31 cm), 24/Case

3M Stock

7000119962

Previous 3M Stock

60455054381

UPC

00051131056893

Alternative ID

05689

3M™ Hookit™ Sanding Block, 05690, 5/8 in x 2-1/2 in x 5-3/8 in (0.625 cm x 6.35 cm x 13.65 cm), 24/Case

3M Stock

7000119963

Previous 3M Stock

60455054399

UPC

00051131056909

Alternative ID

05690

3M™ Hookit™ Sanding Block, Teardrop, 05691, 2-1/8 in x 10-3/4 in (5.4 cm x 27.31 cm), 12/Case

3M Stock

7000119964

Previous 3M Stock

60455054407

UPC

00051131056916

Alternative ID

05691

3M™ Hookit™ Sanding Block Kit, 05684, 6 per case

3M™ Hookit™ Sanding Block, Kit, 05684, 6/Case

3M Stock

7000045510

Previous 3M Stock

60455054415

Alternative ID

05684

3M™ Hookit™ Sanding Block, 05685, 7/8 in x 1-3/8 in x 10-3/4 in (2.2 cm x 3.5 cm x 27.31 cm), 24/Case

3M Stock

7000119958

Previous 3M Stock

60455054340

UPC

00051131056855

Alternative ID

05685

3M Abrasivesfor Collision Repair

Innovative Abrasives for Collision Repairs

Cut through the complexity of today's vehicle repairs.

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

419 products