MBX® Technology
Removes rust, paint, underseal and sealants from bodywork, cars, trucks, trains and more, without damaging the panel beneath. Designed for applications where selective material removal, surface integrity, and control are critical, cutting labor by more than 60% versus traditional methods.
Prepares the surface, without compromising it.
Traditional methods overheat, smear, or eat into the substrate. MBX® is engineered to clean and prepare while leaving the base material intact.
No overheating
Maintains surface integrity where grinding and high-speed methods would burn or warp.
No smearing
Prevents the smearing and burnishing common with high-speed grinding discs.
Preserves base material
Cleans without removing excessive base material or altering the substrate.
Consistent results
Eliminates the inconsistency of manual sanding and aggressive grinding.
Grit-free, by design. No loose abrasive, no spent media, no secondary contamination, safer for the people doing the work, and better for the environment around it. Closing Cycles →
Controlled impact. Immediate retraction.
MBX® systems use dynamically controlled belts and tools that allow precise surface interaction, the same retraction principle as the Bristle Blaster®, tuned for delicate automotive substrates.
- Controlled impact, precise interaction through dynamically controlled belts and contact pressure
- Immediate retraction, tips retract after contact, preventing gouging or deep cutting
- Uniform finish, reliable, even surface finish across the whole work area
- Substrate integrity, preserves the original substrate while ensuring coating readiness
Where precision is non-negotiable
MBX® supports selective surface-preparation tasks across metalworking, OEM production, maintenance and refurbishment, cleaning, stripping, or preparing for bonding.
Cleaning prior to coating
Prepare metal surfaces to a clean, coating-ready state without altering the substrate.
Light corrosion & residues
Remove light corrosion, oxidation, or residues without aggressive grinding.
Stripping coatings & foils
Strip coatings, foils, stickers and adhesives cleanly from the surface.
Preparing for bonding
Create the right surface condition for bonding, coating, or rework.
An MBX® for every workshop
Cordless freedom, variable-speed electric, or lightweight pneumatic, plus the Vinyl Zapper® for adhesive work.
CordlessMBX® Cordless
18V cordless with dead-man's switch, protection cover and vibration-absorbing handle.
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Variable speedMBX® Electric Variomatic
Removes rust, paint and underseal. 230V & 120V, adjustable speed.
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1.3 kg / 2.9 lbMBX® Pneumatic
Lean, lightweight (1.3 kg / 2.9 lb). Resharpen brushes without removing from the adaptor.
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MBX® Pneumatic Reverse
Reverse-action lightweight pneumatic for awkward access and directionality.
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MBX® Axial
For corrosion in hard-to-reach areas: door rabbets, roof joints, wheel housings.
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AdhesiveMBX® Vinyl Zapper®
Removes vinyl, foils, stickers and adhesive. No paint damage. Cuts labor 60%+.
Learn more →A belt for
every job.
MBX® vs. the alternatives
| Metric | MBX® | Angle grinder | DA sander | Chemical stripper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base-material damage risk | Low | High | Medium | Low |
| Overheating / warping risk | None | High | Medium | None |
| Smearing / burnishing | None | Common | Common | None |
| Result consistency | High | Operator-dependent | Operator-dependent | Operator-dependent |
| Fumes / chemical exposure | None | None | None | High |
| Battery interchangeable with other tools | Yes (CAS) | Brand-dependent | Brand-dependent | N/A |
The right belt for the job
Introduced by founder Werner Montabaur, the MBX® belt range is categorized by color for the application. That system is still in use today. Every grade is available in straight and bent-knee formats, in carbon steel and stainless steel.
Black
Aggressive removal of heavy coatings and corrosion on steel.
Ocher
Balanced removal for general bodywork preparation.
Green
Finer preparation and finishing on sensitive surfaces.
Blue
Stainless steel bristles, for stainless, aluminum and non-ferrous metals.
Cordless Alliance System
One battery. Every cordless tool.
Go cordless with MontiPower and a single CAS 18 V battery powers your whole kit — Bristle Blaster®, MBX® and Vinyl Zapper® all run the same pack. One charger, one battery inventory, no downtime swapping systems between tools.
CAS is the cross-manufacturer platform built on Metabo’s LiHD technology — so your existing CAS batteries from 45+ professional brands fit too. No proprietary lock-in, unlike Makita LXT or DeWalt 20V MAX.
Batteries & chargers →One CAS battery moves between all three, no separate chargers or spare packs per brand.
MBX® brochures & leaflet
The full MBX® range for metal blast cleaning and bodywork preparation, plus the quick-reference leaflet.
MBX® in the workshop
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Reorder the exact color-coded belts for your registered MBX®, no part numbers to look up.
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See MBX® on your substrate.
Request a demonstration.
Tell us the material and the finish you need. A specialist will recommend the right MBX® and belt, and connect you with your local partner.