DENT FINISHING GLAZE - 3M Automotive

The 3M Automotive DENT FINISHING GLAZE, Model 5857, is a professional-grade, two-part polyester glaze engineered to provide an exceptionally smooth and defect-free finish on various automotive and industrial surfaces. Designed for professional technicians, this cartridge-based glaze efficiently addresses minor imperfections, ensuring a high-quality surface preparation for subsequent painting or finishing steps. Its advanced formulation streamlines the repair process, delivering reliable results with precision.

Key Features

• Two-Part, Single-Cartridge System: Dispenses two components from a single cartridge, eliminating manual mixing and ensuring a consistent, precise ratio every time while reducing waste and cleanup time.
• Excellent Flowability and Self-Leveling: The glaze boasts superior flow characteristics and a self-leveling formula, effectively filling pinholes, sand scratches, and low areas to create a smooth, even "skin" coat.
• Part of the 3M™ Dynamic Mixing System (DMS): Integrates seamlessly into the 3M™ Dynamic Mixing System, enhancing efficiency and material utilization in collision repair shops.
• Fast Curing Properties: Offers a working time of approximately 3-4 minutes and is sandable in 15-20 minutes at 77°F (25°C), allowing for quicker turnaround times in busy shops.
• Versatile Adhesion: Provides robust adhesion to a wide range of properly prepared substrates including steel, aluminum, SMC, fiberglass, and cured automotive paint.

Applications

This dent finishing glaze is ideal for use as a "skin" coat over sheet metal and body fillers to meticulously fill pinholes, fine sand scratches, and other minor surface imperfections encountered during collision repair and restoration. Its self-leveling properties make it particularly effective on horizontal surfaces, producing an ultra-smooth finish that minimizes rework. While primarily designed for automotive applications, the 3M™ Dent Finishing Glaze 5857 is also suitable for minor surface repairs on industrial and architectural surfaces. This product offers universal application and is not restricted to specific vehicle makes or models.

Specifications

• Container Size: 276 mL (10.3 oz) DMS Cartridge.
• Type: Polyester Finishing Glaze.
• Color: Off-White/Beige (glaze component), Blue (hardener component).
• Sandable Cure Time: 15-20 minutes at 77°F (25°C).