Spot Repair Episode 1: How to Prep the Vehicle

Spot repair, also known as express repair, has become more prevalent in body shops. This process involves quickly repairing a small damaged area within one panel while maintaining quality. In this series Jason Garfoot, 3M Application Engineer, will walk us through the process.
Important notes (00:41)
Wear proper PPE: safety glasses, protective gloves, respirator and whatever else you need for the job. This video is intended for a professional setting such as a body shop or paint shop. Make sure to check OEM recommendations to confirm you’re using the correct adhesive for the job.
Prep steps (01:29)
Proper Masking (01:52)
Scuffing and Masking (02:49)
Sand for paint (03:13)
Products used in this video:
3M™ Hookit™ Finishing Film Abrasive Disc
www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/dc/v000...
For more advanced tutorials, check out 3M Collision Repair Academy
www.3m.com/3M/en_US/collision...
Safety and warranty information
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The information contained in the 3M Collision Repair RUclips videos is intended for industrial/occupational use by persons with the knowledge and technical skills to use such information. For additional information, including important safety and warranty information, regarding 3M Automotive Aftermarket products, visit: www.3Mcollision.com/info. Please follow all local and country regulations regarding use of the products.
Important Note: There are many factors that can affect an individual repair, so the technician and repair facility need to evaluate each specific application and repair process and determine what’s appropriate. 3M recommends reviewing relevant vehicle repair and OEM guidelines prior to starting all repairs.
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[@ricardokrauss6737]

Very good man. I like 3M products.

[@UzumakiGarage]

Thanks man. Subscribed

[@azamatsiddiqui6456]

just what I wanted to watch this morning. I was hoping it was the back door.

[@dianeruiz0721]

This is precisely the type of repair to use Paintless dent removal. For a tiny speck, you have to fix the entire door. How is that logical? Maybe that’s how it was done in the good all days. Nowadays, Paintless dent removal works miracles.

[@GamingCentral80]

PDR is really hard when close to body contour lines. Contoured parts of the panel are often double folded or double layered metal. It’s a designed structural reinforcement within the panel. It’s not your typical thin sheet panel. You’re not pulling that out to perfection unless you have access to the other side of the panel. Even then, you would have to have to be a highly skilled pdr tech for such a feat. You could level that in less than 5 minutes with body filler.

[@gavin6538]

I look at the original paint and think how do you match that when it’s so bad.