Accurate Paint Measurement Made Faster and Easier
3M™ PPS™ Mix Ratio Inserts make it easy to mix the appropriate amount of paint for use with the 3M™ PPS™ (Legacy) paint preparation system. Mix ratios printed on the film insert take all the guesswork out of how much to use. With the insert in the cup, the measuring process is much like using a metal mix stick. You look down into the cup as ingredients are poured, making it simple to see exactly what you need. We offer a wide variety of ratio inserts customized to specific cup sizes and manufacturers.
Advantages of the 3M™ PPS™System
Unlike conventional paint cup systems, our 3M™ PPS™ eliminates the need for mixing paint in additional paint mix cups and then transferring the paint through a separate filter into a paint reservoir. This is an important advantage because waste occurs every time that a user transfers paint through mixing cups and filters. With PPS™, you place the disposable liner within the re-usable PPS™ Cup. Then simply mix the paint in the PPS™ disposable liner, snap the disposable lid (with the pre-welded filter) in place and attach the locking collar to complete the PPS™ System. With just these few simple steps, you’re ready to start spraying.
Your Spray Gun Functions at any Angle, Even Upside Down
PPS™ allows the painter to spray consistently 90° to the part, no matter how the part is positioned. This makes material transfer more consistent, limits paint overspray and lowers paint consumption. Because PPS is a closed system, you can operate in any orientation – i.e. 360 degrees.
Clean Up is a Breeze and Uses Less Solvent
After spraying, the painter can use a sealing plug to seal and protect paint materials or simply discard disposable lid and liner, leaving only the adapter and spray gun to clean. Discard the disposable lid and liner in the appropriate approved waste containers specified by the paint manufacturer (or local government requirements). Use a small amount of solvent for cleaning the spray gun and the PPS™ adapter. With this disposable paint system, shops are often experiencing a 70% reduction in cleaning solvents, which means solvent cleaning savings and solvent disposal savings. Most guns can be cleaned with less than 3 oz. of solvent.
A Versatile System that Works with Most Spray Guns
Specifically designed PPS™stainless steel metal adapters allow painters to use the PPS™ system with virtually any spray gun. Painters have also the option to use the 3M™ Accuspray™ ONE spray gun, which requires no adapters. Technicians have found that this spray gun further reduces cleaning solvent usage and cleaning and maintenance time.
Reduces the Chance of Contamination Between Jobs
Because the painter uses a new disposable lid (with welded-in filter) and disposable liner for each mix, there is less risk of outside contamination due to mixing, filtering, and clean up. Using a fresh lid and liner with each paint job, rather than washing out reusable components, often improves overall productivity in prep and clean-up time by as much as 50%.
The Bottom Line: Why 3M is the Paint & Coatings Spray System of Choice
3M™ PPS™ is an all-in-one disposable painting system that produces cleaner jobs, saves on paint consumption and reduces solvent usage by up to 70%. You’ll find that technicians operate with greater efficiency and spend less time on cleaning tasks. 3M PPS offers many advantages for any one spraying liquid coatings from a spray gun with cup.

Standard Abrasives 882173, A/O Unitized Wheel, 821, 6 in x 1/4 in x 1/2 in, 7010330323
Standard Abrasives 725008, Buff and Blend Cross Buff HP, A/O Very Fine, 1 in x 3/8 in x 2 Ply x 8-32, 7000046829
3M 29834, Sanding Screen, 100 Grit, 18 in x NH, 7100160819
3M 71358, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 600 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534894
Standard Abrasives 725011, Buff and Blend Cross Buff HP, A/O VFN, 3/4 in x 3/8 in x 2 Ply x 8-32, 7000047134
3M 33349, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 220 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534919
3M 22407, Roloc Disc 361F, 80 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045099
3M 40465, VentureClad Heavy Duty Insulation Jacketing Tape 1579GCW, Silver, 30 in x 25 yd, 7100209735
3M 26584, Accuspray Refill Pack for PPS Series 2.0, Orange, 1.4 mm, 7100152954
3M 62615, Scotch-Weld Threadlocker TL90, Green, 10 mL Bottle, 7100039234, 10/case
3M 07148, Dual Airline Back-Mounted Breathing Tube SA-2500/07148(AAD), 7000002006, 1 EA/Case
3M 45714, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 120+ X-weight, 3 in x NH, D/F 3HL, Die 300BE, 7100113113
3M™ 72016, Remote Alarm & Strobe 529-05-20, Audible, 7000131708, 1 EA/Case
3M 16114, PPS Lid & Liner Kit, Mini (6 fl oz), 200 Micron Full
Diameter Filter, 50 Lids & Liners per kit, 7100054606
3M™ 72010, Replacement Filter Kit 523-01-29, 7000056891, 1 EA/Case
Standard Abrasives 722809, PSA A/O Extra Disc, 5 in x NH, 60, 7010368721
Air Turbine Tools 310RDM - 6mm Router Hand Tool Series, 30,000RPM, 33433
Dynabrade 51702 .1 hp Straight-Line Pencil Grinder, Rear Exhaust, 60,000 RPM, 3/32" Collet
3M 77558, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 77558, 40+ to 120+, 6 in x NH, Die 600Z, 7100232737
Standard Abrasives 725006, Buff and Blend Cross Buff HP, A/O VFN, 1-1/2 in x 1/2 in x 3 Ply x 8-32, 7000046827
Dynabrade 11684 Dynabelter Contact Arm Assembly 4" DIA X 5/8" W., 40 Duro Serrated
3M 47182, Polyurethane Adhesive Sealant 550FC Fast Cure, Gray, 600 mL Sausage Pack, 7100197990, 12/Case
Dynabrade 95843 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Gallon
3M 33780, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 400 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534915
Air Turbine Tools 310RSV - 6mm Router Hand Tool Series, 25,000RPM, 33421
3M 13185, Scotch-Brite Multi-Finishing Wheel, MU-WL, 2S Coarse, 8 in x 2 in x 3 in, 7000120809
3M 05450, Stikit Disc Roll Dispenser, 7000120492
3M™ 53797, Flexible Diamond Belt 6451J, 1/2" Dia x 18" L, M125 Micron, Type G, Pattern B2, 7010509272
Dynabrade 60052 .1 hp Straight-Line Quick-Change Pencil Grinder, Rear Exhaust, 35,000 RPM, 3/32" Collet
Standard Abrasives 827620, Buff and Blend HP Power Pad, 6 in x 9 in, A VFN, 7010310293, 50 ea/Case
3M 49711, Particulate Respirator 8210V, N95, 7000002462, 80 EA/Case
Standard Abrasives 541150, Quick Change TS P.A.R.T. #10 Disc Mandrel, 5/8 in TA4 (PILOT), 7000121722
3M 19674, Scotch-Seal Industrial Sealant 800, Reddish Brown, 5 oz Tube, 7000000792, 36/Case
3M 06847, Overspray Masking Liquid Dry, 1 Gallon, 7010309222
3M 16609, Accuspray Atomizing Head, Red, 2.0 mm, 7000045543 (4 Nozzles/Kit) (6 Kits/Case)
3M 36900, Interior Protection Automotive Seat Cover, 250 per box, 7010328094
3M 22392, Roloc Disc 361F, 24 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045090
3M 76783, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 784F, 120+ XF-weight, 5 in x NH, Die 500X, 7100222757
Dynabrade 91163 3/8" W x 13" L 80 Grit A/O DynaCut Belt, 50/pack
Norton 66623335427, 2" Dia Vortex Rapid Prep Quick-Change Non-Woven Abrasive Disc, Medium Grade, 50 Each
3M 26110, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S24, 1/4 Female, R-Angle 18
Thread NPS, Side Cup Mount, 7100135940 
