CARSTAR Owner Wins 3M Hire Our Heroes 500 at SEMA
When the tire smoke cleared and the final results were tallied, Gary Boesel, owner of CARSTAR Alpine and CARSTAR Jordan Road, took home the top honors with a fast time of 153.87 in the 3M Hire Our Heroes 500, outpacing representatives from top collision repair companies and industry partners.
3M to Showcase Custom Chip Foose Build at 2018 SEMA Show
3M Auto has announced that it will unveil a one-of-a-kind “C/28” Chevy C10 project at the 2018 SEMA Show, a custom build from Chip Foose, who will be at booth no. 12145 in the North Hall to sign autographs on Wednesday, October 31, from 12-2 p.m.
3M Debuts Super Flexible Sanding Sheets
3M Auto has announced the launch of its 3M Super Flexible Sanding Sheets, which feature 3M Gripping Material that allows for an easier and less strenuous application process.
Perspective: Considering Car Wraps, Tints
Like others in the industry, I had previously seen both wrapping and window tinting film as novelty items in the automotive world. But what if wraps and tints were a tool rather than a novelty?
NASCAR Star Bubba Wallace Teams Up with NABC to Put the Brakes on Distracted Driving
Working with Petty Motorsports partners BASF, the official paint of the team, and 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division, Wallace is sharing his tips and advice for reducing distractions on the road, especially for younger drivers.
3M Unveils Versaflo TR-800 Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR)
The Powered Air Purifying Respirator is designed to incorporate ergonomic styling and long battery life combined with leading technology from 3M.
3M Announces Celebrity Lineup for 2018 SEMA Show
3M has announced its celebrity lineup of automotive legends for the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, including Richard Petty, Chip Foose and more.
3M Helps Instructors Stay Current with Training
3M Automotive Aftermarket Division has stepped up its efforts to help America’s collision repair instructors through the 3M Technical Training Forum, an annual educational program held at 3M World Headquarters in St. Paul, MN.
3M Pattern and Solutions Center and 3M Paint Protection Film Program Welcome New Pattern Designer
The 3M Paint Protection Film team has introduced its newest pattern designer, Regan Brunner, formerly one of Xpel’s lead DAP product design managers.
3M Automotive Aftermarket Division and Collision Repair Education Foundation to Support Veterans through 3M Hire Our Heroes Program
On Oct. 30 during the 2018 SEMA Show, representatives from top MSO and independent collision repair companies will compete in NASCAR stock cars from the NASCAR Racing Experience for bragging rights as the fastest collision repair professional in the industry.
3M Introduces New High Power Spray Gun Cleaner
3M has introduced a new spray gun cleaner that meets VOC compliance requirements in all 50 states, including California’s stringent regulations.
3M Self-Stick Liquid Protection Protects Surfaces in Automotive Repair Facilities
New 3M Self-Stick Liquid Protection Fabric provides removable surface protection from water, oils, solvents, fluids and debris during vehicle production and collision and mechanical repairs.