3M Automotive Presents Series of Repair Procedures for Commercial Trucks

As part of its commitment to offer its customers with the “highest performing and most cost-effective products in the marketplace, 3M Automotive Aftermarket pision has recently introduced a series of Commercial Truck Standard Operating Collision Repair Procedures (SOPs). These procedures are designed to help commercial fleet collision shops deliver consistency within the repair process through the development of standardized repair procedures.

John Spoto, national heavy duty truck/commercial fleet manager for 3M Automotive Aftermarket pision, said in a statement that 3M is extremely committed to helping fleet collision shops become more profitable and productive by offering excellent business solution services combined with highly efficient 3M products. He claimed that from abrasives, power tools and truck repair specific adhesives, they have the products and the processes designed to meet the shop’s and technician’s production demands. “The professional training 3M will provide can deliver a unique consultative approach to help maximize reparability.”

The new 3M SOPs are available in the “How To” section of www.3MCollision.com under http://3mcollision.com/how-to/heavy-truck. They help teach fundamental and advanced skills, show proper techniques and display advanced product solutions. Plus, they offer step-by-step guidance through an array of projects to help ensure that repairs are done in an efficient and professional manner.

Included in the topics covered are Clean-up Process, Headlight Restoration, Paint Finishing: Small and Large Areas, Prime Part (Aluminum, FRP, SMC, Composite), Prep New Parts, Corrosion Protection (Cavity Wax/Rust Fighter-I), Seam Sealer Installation: Over Primer and Direct to Metal, Seam Sealer Removal, Cosmetic Repair (SMC, FRP, Composites), Back Side Reinforcement (SMC, FRP, Composites), Composite Panel Removal and Installation, Aluminum Dent Repair, Aluminum Panel Installation: Adhesive, and Aluminum Panel Removal.

Each of the SOP topics has instructions with photographic examples and a list of 3M product solutions utilized to properly and effectively complete a repair.