In this episode, Sam Street travels to the Collision Repair Expo in Melbourne where she interviews representatives from 3M about their new products.

We begin our discussion by exploring 3M's new Performance Spray Gun, a carbon composite offering enhanced ergonomics, comfort benefits, high transfer efficiency to save paint, and the ability to switch between fine finish and conventional spray modes. Our discussion also gives us an insight into 3M™ Cubitron™ Abrasives, specifically the re-engineered Cubitron™ 3 range which can provide up to a 50% increase in performance over the previous model. We highlight its cost-effective use through its longer life, whilst it has a higher initial cost, it is recovered through its superior quality and productivity gains.

We wrap up by reviewing the new 3M™ Hookit™ Blue Net Abrasive Discs, which feature improved dust extraction capabilities compared to standard paper discs, enhancing workshop health and reducing cleanup time for better overall productivity.

Links & Resources:

3M Abrasives for Collision Repair

https://www.3m.com.au/3M/en_AU/p/c/abrasives/i/automotive/collision-repair/

3M™ Performance Spray Guns

https://www.3m.com.au/3M/en_AU/collision-repair-au/paint-preparation-system/

3M Stand at the 2026 Collision Repair Expo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVjCOEeTh_E

James Lawson - Collision Repair MSO Specialist

https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-lawson-123415160/

Jason Nagy - Application Engineer

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-nagy-982210360/

Contact 3M

https://www.3m.com.au/3M/en_AU/collision-repair-au/support/

3M Customer Service: Dial 1-3M 1-3M (136-136)

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