3M 7000005353 Rivet Brush Applicator

Product Description

The 3M 7000005353 is a rivet brush applicator designed to assist with the installation of vinyl graphics and wraps over riveted surfaces. Known in the trade as the RBA-1, this hand tool uses a brush-style tip to work graphic film down and around rivet heads, reducing the risk of air pockets, lifting edges, and improper adhesion at contact points. It is used by vehicle wrap installers, sign fabricators, and fleet graphics technicians as part of a standard graphic installation workflow. The tool is sold individually and is intended for repeated professional use on riveted panel surfaces such as those found on trailers, buses, and commercial vehicles.

This applicator is suited for commercial vehicle wrapping and large-format graphic installation projects where riveted aluminum or steel panels are present. It is especially useful on box truck bodies, semi-trailer sidewalls, and transit vehicles where standard squeegees cannot conform to the raised geometry of rivet heads. Installers typically use this tool in conjunction with a slip solution or dry application method depending on the film manufacturer specifications.

Key Features

• Brush-style tip conforms to rivet head geometry for accurate film placement
• Reduces lifting, air entrapment, and adhesion failures around rivets
• Designed for repeated professional use in fleet and vehicle wrap applications
• Compact hand tool format for controlled, detail work on large panel surfaces
• Sold individually, compatible with standard graphic installation workflows

Compatibility

Designed for use during installation of vinyl graphic films and wraps on riveted surfaces such as commercial vehicle panels, trailers, and transit vehicle bodies.

Installation Notes

This tool is used by professional vehicle wrap and sign installation technicians. No power source or cutting tools are required. Follow the graphic film manufacturer guidelines for surface preparation and application temperature before use. Do not apply film to surfaces that are contaminated with oil, rust, or loose coatings, as no applicator tool can compensate for inadequate surface prep.

Technical Specifications

• Unit of Measure: Each
• Minimum Order Quantity: 1
• UPC: 00051128098226

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7000005353