For commercial airliners to business jets, your processes and equipment in aircraft painting and paint removal can make all the difference in your operation — in speed, efficiency, safety and maintaining your reputation in aerospace and aircraft MRO. 3M provides a breadth of aircraft painting solutions that make for excellent results, and can also save you time and added expense along the way. You bring the livery and the paint. We deliver abrasives and masking, surface prep and adhesion promoters, equipment for specialized paint application and touch-up, and more.
Painting and coating is typically one of the most expensive parts of the repair process. Improving your transfer efficiency can help. Transfer efficiency equates to the amount of material (paint) effectively used on the job. A higher transfer efficiency rating means less material is wasted, which can save you money. When tested against a range of industry-leading premium spray guns, 3M™ Performance Spray Gun showed a high 78% transfer efficiency while spraying automotive base coat.
For sanding metal and composites, 3M™ Xtract™ Discs help maintain a cleaner work environment and offer industry leading cut rate, resulting in better performance and improved results.
Knowing what to expect from your materials helps make production more predictable, whether you’re assembling pieces in a factory or putting materials together on a job site. At 3M, we apply the science of adhesion to deliver masking products that help improve the design and manufacturing processes of companies around the world.
Surface preparation is one of the most important parts of the paint process. Proper prep means less risk of wasting time and money on rework further downstream. Find pre-treatments from 3M.
Spraying. Redefined. Bring more consistency and quality into your paint operations. You can accelerate productivity gains and reduce material expenses.
Another layer of confidence in MRO surface protection. 3M offers a variety of masking and surface protection solutions to help protect against dust, contaminants, liquids and other potential hazards inside the paint booth and out.
Small area surface protection
3M™ Self-Stick Liquid Protection Fabric
Large area surface protection
3M Dirt Trap Material & Dispensers for Transportation
At 3M, commitment to the aerospace industry begins where the aircraft begins. To learn more about how 3M supports aircraft OEMs and Tier suppliers, visit the 3M Aerospace website.
If you need help finding the right product for your project or have other questions about 3M solutions, get in touch with us.
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