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3M Scotch-Weld Composite Surfacing and Lightning Protection Film AF 536 is a thermosetting, modified epoxy composite surfacing film ideal for general purpose surfacing of composite structures.

3M Scotch-Weld Composite Surfacing Film AF 325 M, Blue is a thermosetting epoxy that 3M developed as an excellent product for surfacing composites, where its smooth, void-free surface with minimal pinholes reduces the need for subsequent surface fill or finishing and pre-paint prep.

3M UV Activated Tape 30020 is a translucent, UV-curable, high-strength bonding tape that handles like a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) before activation. Featuring a middle carrier film for easy converting and application before curing, this tape provides good impact resistance to meet industry drop test requirements and offers high bond strength while ensuring good removability. With the added benefits of initial tackiness and very low shrinkage, 3M UV Activated Tape 30020 is an ideal bonding option for opaque and transparent substrates, as well as electronic components like displays, frames, speakers, and wearables.

3M Hi-Strength Spray Adhesive 90 is an extremely versatile, fast-drying spray adhesive that bonds strongly to a wide range of materials. This product’s permanent bond provides fast results while remaining easy to dispense thanks to a variable-width spray pattern. The high-solids content of this adhesive offers a high initial grab, sufficient bonding range, and a fast dry time. 3M Hi-Strength Spray Adhesive 90’s combination of maximum-strength bonding and clean appearance makes it ideal for projects of all kinds, such as general industrial maintenance and repair projects; large-surface bonding of wood, laminates, MDF, and other substrates; and bonding for tilt-up construction.

3M Platinum Glaze is a stain free, tack-free premium polyester glazing and finishing putty for filing and repairing surface imperfections on automobiles, Industrial and architectural surfaces. This putty offers excellent adhesion to steel, galvanized steel, aluminum, E coat, OEM paint and SMC.

3M EZ Sand Multi Purpose Repair Material is a ready-to-use 2-part epoxy finishing adhesive material that dries to a flexible hardness, ideal for repairing plastic parts such as bumper covers and body panels. It applies easily from a 3M applicator gun mixing nozzle, with no pre-mixing or measuring. It is quickly sandable for excellent featheredge, and paintable in as little as 30 minutes.

3M SMC/Fiberglass Repair Adhesives are two-part urethanes or two-part epoxies used to bond backup strips to SMC (sheet molded compound), FRP (traditional fiberglass) and primed metal. These adhesives provide a full range of hardness, flexibility and worktimes for jobs such as reinforcing the backside of plastic components on vehicles. They use automatic mixing and offer excellent sag resistance.

3M SMC/Fiberglass Repair Adhesives are two-part urethanes or two-part epoxies used to bond backup strips to SMC (sheet molded compound), FRP (traditional fiberglass) and primed metal. These adhesives provide a full range of hardness, flexibility and worktimes for jobs such as reinforcing the backside of plastic components on vehicles. They use automatic mixing and offer excellent sag resistance.

3M SMC/Fiberglass Repair Adhesives are two-part urethanes or two-part epoxies used to bond backup strips to SMC (sheet molded compound), FRP (traditional fiberglass) and primed metal. These adhesives provide a full range of hardness, flexibility and worktimes for jobs such as reinforcing the backside of plastic components on vehicles. They use automatic mixing and offer excellent sag resistance.

3M Yellow Spreaders are specially designed for spreading auto body filler. This 3” x 4” spreading tool is rigid enough to easily grasp even when wearing protective gloves, yet its flexible edge makes for precise application of body fillers, putties and glazes. And cured body filler pops off the spreader with a simple twist for fast, easy reuse with very little cleanup, saving material costs.

3M Reinforced Filler for DMS is a two-component, resin-rich filler that offers easier mixing and dispensing through the 3M Dynamic Mixing System. The system efficiently mixes the filler and hardener so that it is ready to use immediately upon being dispensed, saving automotive technicians time and effort by eliminating hand mixing.

3M Dent Finishing Glaze is a 2-part polyester glaze with excellent flowability, ideal for filling minor imperfections in sheet metal and as a “skin coat” over body fillers. This self-leveling formula creates a smooth “skin” coating over pinholes, sand scratches and low areas. Dent finishing glaze is part of the 3M Dynamic Mixing System.