All-Around Autobody Sealant - 3M Automotive

The 3M™ All-Around Autobody Sealant 8500 is a professional-grade, water-based seam sealer designed for reliable sealing of interior and exterior autobody joints and seams. This medium-bodied sealant applies with ease and is formulated to adhere effectively to properly prepared primer and painted surfaces. It sets to a firm, tough, rubber-like, and water-resistant bead, providing a durable seal against moisture and drafts.

Key Features

• Easy Application & Tooling: The sealant is simple to apply and can be smoothed to a featheredge with a wet finger for a clean, professional finish.
• Quick Paintability: Allows for painting in as little as 30 minutes, enhancing workflow efficiency in automotive refinishing tasks.
• Water-Resistant Seal: Forms a robust, rubber-like, water-resistant bead that helps protect against environmental elements.
• Non-Harmful to Paint: Engineered not to harm cured paint finishes, ensuring compatibility with existing automotive coatings.
• Easy Cleanup: Excess product can be easily cleaned with water before it dries, simplifying the cleanup process.
• Durable Performance: When dry, it resists water, vibration, heat, and cold, providing long-lasting results.

Applications

The 3M™ All-Around Autobody Sealant 8500 is suitable for sealing a wide range of interior and exterior autobody joints and seams. Common use cases include door hem flanges, door jambs, door skins, floor pans, rear body panels, and rocker panels. It is also effective for general-purpose joint filling where a durable, flexible, and paintable seal is required on primed or painted surfaces.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: 3M Automotive
• Model Number: 8500
• 3M Part Number: 8500
• UPC: 51135085004
• Color: White
• Size: 1/10 Gallon (12.8 Ounce)
• Work Time: 5 minutes
• Paint Time: 30 minutes
• Dry Time: 60 Minutes
• Case Inner Pack: 1 cartridge