OEM Adhesives by 3M
Shawn Collins, 3M senior technical services engineer, explains the basics behind why OEMs specify certain types of adhesives for certain applications. There are of course many factors and variables that can affect an individual repair, so the technician and repair facility need to evaluate each specific application and repair process, including relevant vehicle, part, and OEM guidelines, and determine what is appropriate for that repair.
The 3M range of products include plastic repair, panel and structural bonding, sealants, and coatings as well as corrosion protection for the body shop.