THE 3M PROFESSIONAL BODYWORK BRAND

The 3M bodywork brand

With an international reputation and its own identity, the 3M brand has established itself as one of the leaders in the car bodywork market. Committed to its image of quality, it is developing increasingly technical products to help body repairers, both private individuals and professionals, with their car repairs. With a range of products from Masking tape to polish, it now supports bodybuilders at every stage of painting a part or a car or motorbike. At Carross, you'll find the essentials of this range, including the essential PPS, abrasives, masking tape, polish and polishing foam, etc.

Always an innovator and pioneer in every field, the 3M brand stands out for its mastery of technology and quality products.

3M Preparation, Paint and Finishing for Bodybuilders

When it launched its PPS bucket, 3M revolutionised the world of bodywork. The buckets are lightweight and easy to use. They are now used all over the world to apply paint, Clearcoat orprimer. But when we talk about preparation, paint or finish from the 3M brand, it's impossible not to mention the range of polishes and foams. With a complete system, 3M has also made a name for itself with its polishes, easily recognisable thanks to the coloured caps. Polishing is an essential stage in the car bodywork process. This product is used to correct impurities on your Clearcoat bodywork. This stage can be carried out either by hand or using a polishing machine.

PPS disposable system for car paintwork

Standard PPS bags from 3M

This pack includes 50 disposable bags. The PPS system is revolutionary in the field of car bodywork. It enables primers, basecoats and Clearcoats to be mixed, prepared and sprayed. The design of its pouches

3M has been designed to facilitate and improve productivity in the bodyshop.

3M PPS graduated rigid buckets

These rigid buckets from 3M can hold coatings for the PPS system. This disposable solution is ideal for measuring, filtering and spraying different paint materials. Thanks to this system, users can continuously spray any surface they wish.

3M PPS adaptor

The 3M adapters sold by Carross are ideal for use with the PPS system, allowing the bodybuilder to reduce preparation time and save a considerable amount of time.

Carross Degreaser from 3M

3M also offers this universal Scotch-Weld cleaner, which enables body repairers to remove adhesive residues as well as grease, oil and wax. This highly effective 3M Degreaser can also be used as a Thinner for certain glues. Easy to use, simply take a clean microfibre cloth, pour in the desired quantity and apply the Degreaser to the surface to be worked on.

Shine and polish your bodywork with 3M

3M offers a wide range of products for polishing and shining the bodywork of your car or motorbike. It's essential to use these products to get a clean, precise result that lives up to your expectations.

Dark blue plug: 3M Perfect-it polish

3M Perfect-it polish is a complete finishing system. This polish removes rings, holograms and other imperfections caused by polishing. It's easy to use and highly effective, giving body repairers impeccable results. Perfect-it polish leaves a brilliant shine. It's also very easy to wipe off.

How to use 3M Perfect-it polish

Step 1 : Shake the product well and apply a sufficient layer of Perfect-it polish to the surface to be treated.

Step 2 : Start polishing a little at a time, using moderate pressure to remove any traces of holograms from the polisher, then finish the application with lighter pressure.

Step 3: After 3 or 4 passes with the polisher, remove any residue with a microfibre cloth.

Green cap: Perfect-it Fast Cut polish

This 3M polish can be used to polish scratches and scuffs on your car paintwork. It can also be used to permanently remove traces of oxidation and scratches. This 3M polish gives an excellent finish and is very easy to wipe off.

How to use 3M Perfect-it Fast Cut Plus Extreme polish

Step 1: Shake the polish well before use.

Step 2: Apply a small amount of polish directly to the dry foam, then position it on an electric or pneumatic polisher.

Step 3: Polish the surface to be treated with relatively moderate pressure and repeat the process until all scratches have been removed.

Yellow cap: 3M Extra Fine polish

The 3M Extra Fine polish is one of the new generation of polishes. It is ideal for use after polishing to achieve a perfect final finish. This polish has been designed for use with anti-scratch Clearcoats but is also suitable for standard Clearcoats.

How to use 3M Extra Fine Polish

Step 1: Apply the product directly to your rotary polisher and polishing foam. Be careful not to apply the product directly onto fresh paint.

Step 2: Make sure all scratches have been removed.

Step 3: Wipe off any excess product with a microfibre cloth.

White cap: 3M Fast Cut polish

This white-capped polish from 3M is designed to remove micro-scratches caused by Sanding. This 3M polish can be used on both repair and original Clearcoats. This product is highly effective and very fast. It's easy to clean and requires no silicone.

How to use 3M Fast Cut polish

Step 1: Shake the polish before use to ensure it is homogeneous.

Step 2: Apply the polish to the appropriate polishing foam or directly to the surface of your car or motorbike to be treated.

Step 3: Start the polishing stage with light pressure and repeat the operation until all traces of sanding have been removed.

Black cap: 3M Perfect-it polish

This 3M polish removes paint mist, fine scratches, oxidation and seam lines.

How to use 3M Perfect-it polish

Step 1: Shake the 3M polish before use to ensure that the product is well blended.

Step 2: Apply the polishing liquid to the appropriate polishing foam or directly to the surface of your car body.

Step 3 : Start polishing your surface with relatively light pressure and repeat the process until all traces of sanding have been removed.

Light blue cap: 3M Perfect-it polish

The 3M polish removes polishing marks and leaves the bodywork surface shiny. Whether you're a private individual or a professional bodywork technician, you'll be able to revive the shine of your car or motorbike.

How to use 3M Perfect-it polish

Step 1: Shake the product before use.

Step 2: Apply a small amount of 3M polish to the appropriate polishing foam.

Step 3: Gently start polishing your surface with light pressure, then slowly increase the pressure as the polish begins to dry.

Red cap: 3M Ultimate Protection polish

3M's Ultimate Protection polish enables the body repairer to bring lasting shine and protection to your car or motorbike. It leaves a protective film on the surface to be treated.

How to use Ultimate Protection Polishing Liquid

Step 1 : Shake the polish well before use.

Step 2: Apply a small amount of polish to a soft, clean polishing cloth.

Step 3 : Apply a fairly thin layer to the area to be treated, then start polishing until you achieve the desired result.

3M bodywork consumables

This section contains all 3M abrasives. Carross offers a fairly comprehensive range to meet all the needs of body repairers. From Hookit, 3M's entry-level discs, to the more premium Purple or Trizact. The range also includes foam rollers and abrasives, Brites scotch tape and a number of 3M-specific products. The 3M bodywork consumables range includes everything to do with masking, including tiros, fine lines and masking films.

Sanding your bodywork parts with the 3M brand

When you work on a car or motorbike, you can leave marks. It's essential to remove them before you start painting your surface. Sanding restores your bodywork to its original appearance. That's why it's important to choose the right Abrasive discs for repairing your car or motorbike. The 3M range is comprehensive, and you'll find everything you need to get the job done: Abrasive discs, purple discs, cubitron discs, etc...

3M 216U abrasive roller - Dry paper

This 3M abrasive roller has been designed for manual use. This roller provides good flexibility and anti-fouling properties, making it suitable for use on paint, primers and putties. This abrasive roller has a foam backing and offers more even pressure and good handling when sanding.

Foam Masking Tape

3M Foam Masking Tape is designed for masking openings in doors, trunks and opening roofs when these components are being repainted. It provides excellent adhesion to the surfaces of your car or motorbike. This foam Masking tape is compatible with all bodywork paints.

3M Purple Abrasive discs

These 3M Purple Abrasive discs are ideal for sanding on a bevel or just before applying primer to your car or motorbike. These Abrasive discs are top-of-the-range, long-lasting discs.

Cubitron 737U disc from 3M

This Cubitron 737U disc from 3M is a high-performance disc. It has been designed for use with a double-action orbital sander or a manual block sander. This disc provides a precise, long-lasting initial cut for metal, paint and putty.

Fine Line - 3M bodywork adhesive tape

This 3M bodywork adhesive tape offers users ultra-fast adhesion and high holding power on almost any surface of your car or motorbike. It has been designed to increase productivity when masking hard-to-reach areas. This bodywork adhesive tape resists unmasking of treated surfaces.

Scotch Brite Multiflex from 3M

The Scotch Brite cuts have been designed to give a perfect finish that meets your expectations. The sheets on this roll are pre-cut to make the body repairer's job easier. This scotch brite is reusable, which saves you a lot of money. This 3M scotch tape can be used to roughen both steel and aluminium. It is designed to touch up matt finishes on a wide range of bodywork surfaces.

3M Hookit Abrasive discs

3M Hookit abrasives are ideal for sanding car bodywork finishes. Their aluminium oxide composition gives bodybuilders ultra-fast, easy cutting and a long service life. Thanks to their film, these Abrasive discs resist tearing and give an excellent finish.

3M non-perforated Abrasive discs

These 3M brand non-perforated discs are ideal for bonding panels before applying Clearcoat or grinding. Thanks to their composition, you'll get a smooth, uniform finish and exceptional durability.