Transforming metal to eliminate corrosion

Prepping before welding to prevent damage

Abrasives are your primary tools for surface preparation and 3M offers a wide selection of discs, belts, wheels and hand pads that make quick work of paint removal, rust removal, and scratch refinement as you prep for welding. Scotch-Brite™ Clean and Strip XT Pro Extra Cut discs will help you make quick work of surface prep. These durable, flexible nonwoven abrasives help quickly remove paint, coatings, rust and weld discoloration and leave a smooth, consistent finish.

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Blending welds to transform surfaces

From safety innovations like the 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR and M-Series Helmet Kit with Speedglas™ Welding Shield, 3M™ Speedglas™ Heavy-Duty Welding Helmet G5-01, and 3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmet 9100 MP to help protect you from welding arc plus spark and spatter to our Welding & Spark Deflection Paper and Welding Drape to protect surfaces against heat, sparks and welding spatter, 3M has welding solutions for every project. And whether you’re looking for speed, ease-of-use or long abrasive life, our fiber discs, flap discs and depressed center grinding wheels take down welds quickly to move your project onto the next step.

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Making paint and coating removal simpler

The arduous task of paint and coating removal can go much quicker than you think. Consider high performance Scotch-Brite™ Clean and Strip XT Pro and XT Pro Extra Cut coating removal discs which are available in Roloc™ form to change out quickly and remove paint, rust and coatings quickly. When you want paint and coating removal to happen as efficiently as possible, learn how Scotch-Brite™ industrial solutions can work for you. And be sure to work safer with our professional eye protection and face shields-engineered to be durable and comfortable while protecting your eyes and face against impact and chemical hazards.

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Removing bracing faster and easier

After you’ve added bracing and completed a job, the hard work of removing the bracing begins. 3M™ Cubitron™ II abrasives team up with the 3M™ Cut-Off Tool to slice through a variety of metals. In fact, 3M™ Cubitron™ II Cut and Grind Wheels and 3M Cut-Off Wheels make cuts easy on almost all metal substrates. Explore the long list of 3M innovations that can make bracing removal happen with smooth efficiency.