National Press Release

BALTIMORE, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M doesn't just make Scotch(R) Tape and Post-it(R) Notes. From sandpaper to adhesives, 3M has been manufacturing products for the automotive market for years. 3M has teamed with Energy Products Distribution to market and distribute complimentary products to the automotive industry: 3M Scotchgard Paint Protection Film; 3M Crystalline Automotive Window Tint; and 3M DI-NOC(TM) Automotive Finishes.

Installed on new and used vehicles, 3M Paint Protection Film is a nearly invisible film that is applied to the painted surfaces of your car (hood, fender, bumper, mirrors) to protect them from paint chips caused by rocks, bugs, and other debris. Unlike bug shields and car bras which do the same thing, Paint Protection Film is almost undetectable. Made of a 6 mil (.006") thick clear urethane plastic, 3M Paint Protection Film was initially designed to protect helicopter blades from debris during the Vietnam War. It is the official paint protection film of NASCAR. Learn more at http://www.ppffilm.com.

3M Crystalline Automotive Window Films are the latest in automotive window film. They are made using nano-technology, are virtually clear, and offer up to 97% infrared heat reduction (900-1000 nm) which means using less air-conditioning. They have been designed for the consumer who wants the benefits of window tinting but not the dark appearance commonly associated with it. Because they are so light, Crystalline films are legal in most states. They will not fade, purple, bubble, blister, peel, or interfere with satellite signals or tire pressure monitoring systems. Learn more at http://www.epdwindowfilm.com/Page.aspx?content=Products.AutomotiveFilm.

3M Company meets another important automotive need with the re-introduction of DI-NOC(TM) Automotive Finishes. DI-NOC(TM) is a rolled vinyl film that simulates a variety of natural and synthetic finishes, including wood, metal, granite, and just about everything else. They are self-adhering and can be applied to the flat and curved surfaces, interior and exteriors of an automobile. DI-NOC(TM) was first introduced to the automotive world more than fifty years ago for manufacturers looking to achieve the "woody" look without using real wood. It has since evolved to become more durable and weatherable for automotive use. Now DI-NOC(TM) features 3M's Comply(TM) adhesive to help the do-it-yourself auto enthusiast achieve a bubble-free installation. It is perfect for adding that wood finish to the side of a station wagon or JEEP or to update the interior plastic with a carbon fiber look. Learn more at http://www.dinocfilm.com.

Energy Products Distribution and its sister company, Interior Design Solutions, are 3M-authorized distributors of Scotchgard(TM) Paint Protection Film, Crystalline Automotive Window Film, and DI-NOC(TM) Automotive Finishes. Contact Manny Hondroulis (mhondroulis@epdwindowfilm.com) at 1-800-537-3911 for more information.

SOURCE Energy Products Distribution