The new line of 3M™ Air-Powered Tools and Abrasives are designed to work in a broad range of metalworking surface preparation and paint preparation situations.

Learn their uses in industrial metalworking and automotive manufacturing applications.

Let's take a look at how these tools perform in the metalworking setting.

The Metal Repair Demonstration Video will give you a quick glimpse at these tools in action. See the random orbital sanders sand and prepare surfaces; and the 3M™ Nib Remvoal Sander and 3M™ Buffer repair defects in clear coats. While these are just some of the ways you might use these great new tools, they'll give you an idea of how the product functions.

Understanding metalworking finishing and how to select and apply the right finish is based on selecting the right abrasives and accessories. While the tools provide the guts behind the grit, your disc pad and abrasive selection is key to getting the finish you desire. View our Disc Pad Recommendation Chart to help determine which pad is right for you. Be sure to review which kind of vacuum style your 3M™ Air-Powered Sander has and whether you choose to use the new patented, multi-hole Clean Sanding abrasives and accessories with your sander.

Selecting the right abrasive can be tricky, as some of the selection is based on your personal preference and attachment style. Many of our thousands of abrasive products come in Paper, Film and Cloth-backed variations. You can also review our Online Product Selector for a more personalized approach to product selection.