For an outstanding finish, you need to use an outstanding tape. 3M’s Automotive Refinish Masking Tape is a durable, user-friendly, and affordable tape for any process in the collision repair industry. With its robust crepe paper backing, its proprietary rubber-based adhesive formula, and its usability this tape is the perfect general purpose use masking tape for any Automotive or industrial job.

Conformable, Usable, and Tough

Featuring a crepe-paper backing the 3M Automotive Refinish Tape offers each user fantastic conformability in their work, allowing the user to stretch and manipulate the tape to ensure a snug fit on the job curves and contours without tearing. The tape’s thin and flexible backing provides the user the ability to conform to almost any shape while still producing clean, sharp paint lines for an outstanding finish.

This tough tape can resist temperatures of up to 121°C for up to 30 minutes, making it a highly versatile and durable workshop essential.

Resistant and Sticky

This tape features a proprietary rubber-based adhesive that provides the user with instant adhesion to a variety of automotive and industrial substrates. These include but are not limited to: moldings, plastic, glass, metal, rubber and painted surfaces. It also has great resistance to solvent, moisture and outdoor exposure. Meaning, it will not break down or weaken the adhesive when coming into contact with most solvents used in the Automotive Collision Repair Industry or when exposed to paint, moisture or wet and/or humid conditions. Providing a safe and durable tape for any of your jobs without compromising its effectiveness, durability or its versatility in tasks where temporary surface protection or precise masking is required.

Easy, Quick and Clean Removal

3M’s specially formulated tape once done will remove quickly, cleanly and easily, in one piece while leaving behind no adhesive residue. This is another way the Automotive Refinish Tape helps to create a smooth and precise paint finish.

Each roll measures 55m in length and comes in a variety of widths for use on any job including; 18mm, 24mm 36mm & 48mm.

Key Specifications

• Robust crepe paper backing that resists solvents and moisture
• A proprietary rubber-based adhesive formula allows the tape to stick and stay on a variety of surfaces
• Great usability – fits contours and curves
• Excels in all general masking applications

Resources

• 3M Automotive Refinish Masking Tape Technical Data Sheet
• 3M Automotive Tapes Product brochure
• For a look at what other 3M tapes are on offer, check out the 3M Automotive Tape Range video below
• To see it in action visit 3M Collision Repairs on Facebook

Need Help Selecting Automotive Masking Tape?

Take a look at our automotive tapes for sale online, or if you want to discuss this product in more depth feel free to contact your nearest Auto West store or call our Head Office on 02 4721 3301.

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The exceptional durability and tear resistance of the Grippy Sanding cloth will not crease when folded allowing them to return to their original form after folding. This allows the product to be reused again in a different area or job, getting the most out of your product and your money!

The precise and versatile cloth helps many technicians maintain smooth and consistent contact to achieve more refined finishes, even on contoured or irregular surfaces meaning you can rely on it to give a good result on even the most challenging of surfaces, it has shown deeply effective and high-quality results in collision repair in almost every case.

3M’s Grippy Sanding Cloth comes in a roll of 20 sheets with perforated ends to be able to tear off the roll. Available in P320 – P2000.

Key Specifications

• High flexibility, conformability and superior grip even without an accessory
• Hold the product easily in wet, dust environments or even oily surfaces.
• Provides a unique and soft feel.
• Excellent for sanding panel edges and parts that involved hard-to-reach areas.
• Excellent abrasive performance in both wet and dry sanding.

If you want to complete the Grippy Sanding experience you can pick up the specialised Grippy Sanding Block. Designed specifically to enhance your Grippy experience and get the most out of your abrasives.

For the products’ Technical Data Sheet from 3M take a look here. To see it in action you can take a look at the video on 3M Collision Repairs’ Facebook! If you have any other questions or want to discuss this product in more depth feel free to contact us at your nearest store or call our Head Office on 02 4721 3301.

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Made of rubber adhesive and a crepe paper backing the ultimate performance tape has a recommended application temperature range of 16-32 degrees celcius and a resistance of up to 121 degrees celsius for up to 30 minutes, the tape is one of the most versatile on the market.

The 233+ tape is available in a range of sizes. From 3mm to 48mm, there is a width to suit any job.

High-Quality Adherence To:

• Water-based paints.
• Solvent-Based paints.
• Moldings.
• Plastic.
• Glass.
• Metal.
• Rubber.
• Steel.
• Many More!

For a look at what other 3M tapes are on offer you can check out 3M Auto’s YouTube video below! You can have a look at the 3M Product brochure here. To take a look at any of our other tapes on offer you can go here. Or, if you have any other questions or want to discuss this product in more depth feel free to contact us at your nearest store or call our Head Office on 02 4721 3301.

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The European threading and long dip tube it is specifically designed to screw straight onto RAPTOR and GRAVITEX PLUS bottles securely. And, with the inbuilt locking nozzle, you can create consistency and repeatability in your work.

BEST FEATURES INCLUDE:

• Adjustable spray nozzle that provides flexibility in your final texture and finish.
• Locking nozzle for consistency and repeatability.
• Easy to maintain and clean. Just need to clean the gun after each use with a lacquer thinner, gun wash, or acetone before the Raptor has cured (or the appropriate cleaning substance relating to your product working with).
• Aluminum body with a hanger hook for easy storage and changeovers.
• Perfect for RAPTOR and GRAVITEX PLUS bottles. Can also be used with other undercoating, anti-rust, and other heavy materials.
• Lightweight and easy to use for both professionals and starters alike. A fantastic choice for any situation.
• Operated on 40-60 psi @ 5-6 cfm. Depending on your desired texture and product it is best to spray at a distance of approximately 18-30 inches (approximate distance when spraying RAPTOR Liner).

For a look at the product in action, you can check out U-POL Raptors YouTube video below! If you have any other questions or want to discuss this product in more depth feel free to contact us at your nearest store or call our Head Office on 02 4721 3301.

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CAM Bear Undercoat Applicator Gun

$27.94 inc. GST

• Trade Quality

• Great for use with European Long Cans

• Die-cast aluminum alloy body

• Perfect for rust-proofing, undercoating and other general purpose coatings

CAM Bear Undercoat Applicator Gun quantity

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SKU: CAMBUG Categories: Brands, CAM, Cavity Wax, Spray Guns and Equipment, Undercoating

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The master bodywork kit includes a comprehensive collection of tools required for the refinishing process – from start to finish. These are all packaged in a military-style protective hard case with EVA foam inserts. The inserts built into the case help to keep your equipment from getting lost or “lost” between your projects, making sure you always have a permanent place to keep the kit pieces when not in use. The tough Case is made of military-grade protective materials, that is durable, waterproof, shockproof, and dustproof.

Spring Steel Applicators and Mixing Board – For precise mixing and application of fillers.

Splines – To check surface and shape, accurately apply fillers of large and complex areas, even sand.

Dura-Blocks – For sanding duties.

Final Blocks – For the last detail sand and cutting clears, working up the grits ready for polishing.

The kit is available as both a PSA/Sticky kit or a Hook and Loop style kit. – Hook and Loop only available in Durablocks.

The Kit Contains:

• 5pc Applicator Set
• 9pc Spline Set
• 7pc Final Block Set
• Standard Block AF4400
• 2/3 Block AF4402
• Round Block AF4404
• Full Radius Block AF4414
• Long Block AF4409
• Ultra-Flex Scruff AF4431
• 11” Ultra-Flex AF4433
• 16” Ultra-Flex AF4435
• Filler Mixing Board
• Protective Hard Case

The Case Measurements:

• Outside measurements 1190x405x160mm.
• Inside measurements 1140x350x130mm.

Specifications:

• • Weight: 22kg
  • Width: 0.420m
  • Height: 0.170m
  • Length: 1.2m

For a look at the parts within the kit in action, you can check out Eastwood Company’s YouTube video below! Don’t need the whole kit? Check out our individual sanding blocks instead. If you have any other questions or want to discuss this product in more depth feel free to contact us at your nearest store or call our Head Office on 02 4721 3301.

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