Norton, a reference in the automotive and bodywork industry

Norton, a wide range of abrasive solutions for professionals

Norton offers a wide range of abrasive products, meeting the specific needs of auto body professionals. Their catalog includes discs, belts, wheels, and sanding and finishing solutions suitable for various materials such as metal, wood, and composites. This diversity allows professionals to choose the tool perfectly suited to each application, ensuring maximum efficiency and high-quality results. Norton stands out by integrating advanced technologies, such as ceramic grains and special coatings, which enhance cutting performance and the longevity of abrasives.

Innovation and Sustainability at Norton

Norton is committed to innovation and sustainability, two pillars of its strategy. Innovation is reflected in the continuous development of abrasive solutions that reduce work time and increase efficiency without compromising finish quality. This includes optimizing abrasive design to minimize waste and maximize material reuse. In terms of sustainability, Norton reduces its environmental footprint by adopting greener production processes and using recycled materials. The company also supports community programs and promotes sustainable practices among its customers and partners.

Ease of Use of Norton Auto Body Products

Norton auto body products are designed to maximize ease of use, making them accessible to professionals. The range includes sandpapers, sanding discs, and protective films, all characterized by simple and intuitive application. Norton provides ready-to-use products with clear instructions, allowing for quick and efficient implementation. Additionally, the products are often compatible with standard equipment, thus avoiding the need to purchase special tools.

Versatility of Norton Auto Body Products

Norton offers remarkable flexibility in the use of its auto body products, suitable for a wide variety of vehicles. Whether for cars, motorcycles, trucks, or heavy equipment, Norton has developed abrasives and finishing solutions for different types of body materials. This versatility allows professionals to turn to a single brand for all their auto body repair and finishing needs, regardless of the type of vehicle.

Why Choose Norton?

Choosing Norton means opting for quality. As auto body professionals, Norton offers you a wide range of products tailored to all your needs:

• A complete range of abrasive products, from coarse to fine grit, for all types of substrates (metal, plastic, fiberglass, etc.) and all stages of the repair process (stripping, sanding, priming, painting, clears).
• High-performance abrasive products offering superior lifespan, fast and consistent cutting, low dust generation, and a perfect finish.
• Ergonomic and easy-to-use abrasive products, available in various forms (discs, sheets, rolls, belts) and compatible with all types of tools (orbital or random orbital sanders, angle or straight grinders).
• Environmentally friendly abrasive products, made from recycled or renewable materials (ceramic, aluminum oxide), reducing energy consumption and minimizing waste.
• A complete range of masking products, including high-temperature and solvent-resistant adhesive tapes, static or perforated plastic films to protect unpainted areas or windows, and conical or cylindrical plugs to seal holes or threads.
• A complete range of polishing products, including abrasive or non-abrasive compounds to remove defects or holograms on paint or clears, and foams or sheepskins to apply the compounds or polish the surface.
• A complete range of protection and repair products, including disposable nitrile or latex gloves to protect your hands from chemicals or cuts, disposable polypropylene or polyethylene coveralls to protect your clothes from splashes or dirt, glues or fillers to repair cracks or holes in plastic parts, and staples or rivets to fasten parts together.

Why Choose Norton Over Competing Brands?

Choosing Norton over other brands on the market offers many advantages for auto body professionals:

• Superior Quality and Constant Innovation:Norton is recognized for the superior quality of its products. The company invests heavily in research and development to innovate and continuously improve its abrasive solutions. This results in effective and durable products that meet the high demands of professionals and ensure impeccable finishes.
• Wide Range of Products:One of Norton's main strengths is the diversity of its product range. The brand offers a solution for almost every aspect of body repair and finishing, whether for sanding, polishing, or protection. This variety allows users to source all their tools and consumables from a single supplier, thus simplifying inventory management and team training.
• Durability and Efficiency:Norton products are designed to maximize efficiency, reducing the time needed to complete tasks without compromising the quality of the result. This efficiency is crucial in a professional context where time is a critical factor. Additionally, the increased durability of Norton products allows for prolonged use, which is economically advantageous for body shops.
• Commitment to Sustainable Development: Norton also stands out for its commitment to sustainable development. The brand strives to minimize its environmental impact through ecologically responsible manufacturing processes and the use of recyclable materials. For companies conscious of their social responsibility, choosing Norton means contributing to a healthier environment while maintaining high quality standards.

The Different Norton Abrasive Ranges

Norton Pro

This range includes the most high-performance abrasive products from Norton Saint-Gobain, designed to provide a fast and consistent cut, superior lifespan, and perfect finish. Norton Pro products are made from self-sharpening ceramic grains, bonded by a reinforced resin and supported by a durable paper or cloth. They are suitable for dry or wet sanding, cutting, or grinding metals, composites, or plastics. Available as discs, sheets, rolls, or belts, with different diameters, dimensions, and attachment systems (hook and loop, adhesive, or mechanical), they are offered in different grits, from P40 to P3000, depending on the desired level of finish.

Norton Expert

This range includes premium abrasive products, designed to provide an efficient and uniform cut, good lifespan, and good finish. Norton Expert products are made from aluminum oxide or silicon carbide grains, bonded by a resin or latex and supported by a paper or flexible film. They are suitable for dry or wet sanding, cutting, or grinding metals, composites, or plastics. Available as discs, sheets, rolls, or belts, with different diameters, dimensions, and attachment systems (hook and loop, adhesive, or mechanical), these products are offered in different grits, from P60 to P2500, depending on the desired level of finish.

Norton Clipper

This range includes abrasive products specially designed for cutting or grinding metals, composites, or plastics. They offer a fast and precise cut, good lifespan, and low heat generation. Available as cutting or grinding discs, with different diameters (from 115 mm to 230 mm) and different thicknesses (from 1 mm to 7 mm), depending on the type and thickness of the material to be cut or ground.

Norton BearTex

This range includes non-woven abrasive products, designed to provide a homogeneous and uniform finish, without scratches or marks. They are made from synthetic fibers impregnated with abrasive grains bonded by a resin. Suitable for cleaning, deburring, satin finishing, or polishing metals, composites, or plastics, they are available in different colors (white, gray, brown, or black), depending on the desired level of aggressiveness.

Painting Accessories: Essential Products for a Flawless Result

In addition to its range of abrasives, Norton manufactures a wide variety of essential bodywork products, such as masking tapes, mixing sticks, and cut-off wheels. These products play a crucial role in the process of repair, preparation, and finishing of automotive bodywork.

Norton masking tapes are designed for effective adhesion and precise sealing. They are used to mask and protect areas that should not be painted or treated, ensuring that paint or abrasive products are applied only to designated surfaces. Norton masking tapes resist high temperatures, solvents, and UV rays.

The Different Norton Masking Tape Ranges

Norton Blue Tape

This range includes blue adhesive tapes, designed to offer excellent adhesion and good resistance to high temperatures (up to 120°C) and solvents. Made from a polypropylene film coated with an acrylic glue, they are suitable for masking areas not to be painted or protected during sanding, cutting, or grinding. Available in rolls with different widths (from 18 mm to 48 mm) and different lengths (from 25 m to 50 m), depending on the size of the area to be masked.

Norton Green Tape

This range includes green adhesive tapes, designed to offer very good adhesion and excellent resistance to high temperatures (up to 150°C) and solvents. Norton Green Tape adhesive tapes come in rolls with different widths (from 6 mm to 48 mm) and different lengths (from 33 m to 66 m), depending on the size of the area to be masked.

Norton Masking Film

This range includes masking films, used to ensure effective and quick protection of unpainted areas or windows during the application of paint or clears. They are made from an antistatic treated polyethylene film, which easily adheres to surfaces without glue. Suitable for masking car bodies, windshields, mirrors, or headlights, they come in rolls with different widths (from 4 m to 6 m) and different lengths (from 120 m to 300 m), depending on the size of the area to be protected. Some Norton Masking Film plastic films are perforated to facilitate cutting and application.

The Different Norton Polishing Ranges

Norton Liquid Ice

This range includes liquid abrasive pastes, made from ultra-fine aluminum oxide abrasive grains. These products are suitable for polishing painted or cleared surfaces, offering a shiny and streak-free finish.

Norton Speedgrip

This range includes solid abrasive pastes, designed to offer quick and effective removal of defects or holograms on paint or clears. Norton Speedgrip solid abrasive pastes are made from ultra-fine aluminum oxide abrasive grains, bonded by a wax. Suitable for polishing painted or cleared surfaces, with a shiny and streak-free finish, they come in bar form, with different weights (from 250 g to 1 kg) and different levels of abrasiveness (from extra-fine to coarse), depending on the type and severity of the defect to be removed.

Norton Speedlok

This range includes polishing pads, offering quick and easy attachment of foams or sheepskins on orbital or eccentric sanders. Norton Speedlok polishing pads are made from a rigid plastic disc, equipped with a hook-and-loop fastening system. They come in disc form, with different diameters (from 75 mm to 150 mm) and different bores (from 5/16" to M14), depending on the type of tool used.

The Different Ranges of Norton Protection and Repair Products

Norton Bodyguard

This range includes personal protective products, comprising:

• Disposable gloves made of nitrile or latex that protect hands from chemicals or cuts
• Disposable coveralls made of polypropylene or polyethylene, which protect clothing from splashes or dirt
• Respiratory masks made of paper or fabric, which protect the respiratory tract from dust or vapors

Norton Bodyguard personal protective products come in individual pieces or kits, with different sizes (from S to XXL) and different standards (EN 374, EN 388, EN 149), depending on the required level of protection.

Norton Plastic Repair

This range includes plastic part repair products, offering strong and durable adhesion between cracked or broken parts. Norton Plastic Repair plastic part repair products include:

• Structural glues based on epoxy or acrylate, which repair rigid or semi-rigid plastics (ABS, PP, PE, PC)
• Flexible fillers based on urethane or elastomer, which repair flexible plastics (PUR, TPO, TPE)
• Fiberglass or aluminum reinforcements, which strengthen weakened or damaged areas

Norton Plastic Repair plastic part repair products come in tubes, cartridges, or strips, with different volumes (from 25 ml to 400 ml) and different setting times (from 5 min to 24 h), depending on the type and size of the repair to be performed.