BUMPER BITE FLEX GLAZE - 3M Automotive

The 3M Automotive BUMPER BITE FLEX GLAZE, model 40489, is a professional-grade, two-component flexible polyester finishing glaze engineered for automotive and industrial repair applications. This specialized filler is designed to efficiently address sand scratches, pinholes, minor gouges, and other surface imperfections on a variety of substrates. It delivers a durable, flexible repair, critical for maintaining the integrity of automotive components.

Key Features

• Exceptional Flexibility: Formulated to be extremely flexible, providing enhanced resistance against cracking, especially on parts subject to minor flex.
• Rapid Drying: Dries quickly to a tack-free finish, allowing technicians to proceed with subsequent repair stages promptly.
• Superior Sanding Properties: Offers excellent sanding characteristics that contribute to an extended life for sandpaper, improving efficiency and reducing material costs.
• Broad Adhesion: Demonstrates excellent adhesion to multiple surfaces, ensuring a secure and long-lasting repair.
• OEM Paint Compatible: Can be reliably applied over properly prepped OEM paint, streamlining the repair process.
• Waste Reduction: Its pouch packaging design helps reduce product waste by 8-20%, a benefit for professional shops.

Applications

The 3M BUMPER BITE FLEX GLAZE 40489 is suitable for repairing a wide range of automotive and industrial substrates. It is commonly used on plastic components, including PUR, RIM, TPE, TPUR, TPO, PP, and EPDM materials, as well as aluminum, steel, SMC, and fiberglass. This versatility makes it an essential tool for body shops and industrial maintenance operations requiring high-quality surface preparation before painting.

Specifications

• Part Number: 40489
• Container Size: 14 fl. oz. Pouch
• Color: Light Blue
• Working Time: Approximately 4-7 minutes at 100 grams.
• Sand Time: Approximately 10-15 minutes at 70ºF (21ºC).