Finding The Right Abrasive for Prep and Finishing

Engineered with a custom ceramic mineral blend, 3M™ Blue abrasives deliver best-in-class cut and life to be your go-to workhorse for the entire shop. Featuring an anti-loading design, 3M’s line of Blue abrasives come with a universal multi-hole pattern and upgraded resins for improved durability and finish, extending its lifespan and giving you consistent performance the entire time.

A full line of disc and sheet abrasives are available in an array of sizes and grades, giving you an option throughout any repair process. Available in both 3M Hookit™ and Stikit™ attachment systems, 3M Blue uses the precise balance of ceramic grain and premium aluminum oxide to give you a wide variety of options to tackle any task from body repair to paint prep.

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Leave obsolete abrasives in the dust

3M Blue abrasive multi-hole discs are designed specifically to improve anti-loading, boosting dust extraction to give you a cleaner workspace, so you can keep working without having to tidy up the area as often. The multi-hole pattern itself captures dust by going beyond a six or seven hole pattern, keeping the abrasive surface open for a faster cut and consistent performance. Better yet, they align with most dust extraction back-up pads.

The ceramic mineral blend found with 3M Blue Abrasives is designed to easily cut through paint and body filler with consistent results, and between the Stikit and Hookit options at your fingertips, you have a solution for every sanding application. But be sure to give your technicians the right safety gear to help with their respiratory protection like a face mask, respirator, or a powered air purifying respirator (PAPR).

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Consistent high performance

Offering great performance and superior finish in finer grades, 3M Blue abrasives are engineered to make paint preparation fast and consistent every time. Available in disks and sheets, these abrasives are able to accommodate multiple block and disk lengths, depending on the job requirements. This reduces the chance of burn through on edges, blends and bumpers when used with 3M Flexible abrasive sheets or an orbital sander.

With a complete line of abrasives for all your paint prep or repair requirements, 3M Blue has a perfect solution for you, whether you’re primer sanding, blend prepping, or finishing a project. By incorporating the latest trends and innovative materials, it’s a perfect time to upgrade your old abrasives and get the job done faster.

With optimized abrasive technology, best-in-class cut performance, and a comprehensive product lineup, Blue abrasives are the upgrade you’ve been waiting for. 3M gives you exactly what you need to simplify the repair or fabrication process, so you can achieve consistent high results and improve your bottom line on a daily basis.

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