Common Questions
Which blending and knockdown tips are compatible with JVF hammers?
JVF blending and body hammers come standard with 5/16 threaded positions at both ends of the handle making it compatible with the vast majority of threaded tips, blending heads and knockdown accessories available from popular tool manufacturers. The threaded slots...
When to Use a Knockdown Hammer vs a Blending Hammer?
Blending hammers are best used for larger, softer high spots. Knockdowns are generally smaller tips best suited for sharper damage. Metals that harder (e.g. steel) and sharp high spots are most often repaired with a small, sharp knockdown. For high...
What is the Difference Between the JVF Blending Hammers?
Keco collision kits are sold with two different JVF hammers—lightweight blending hammer and a heavier weight body hammer. Both hammers feature the same length and width and thread styles with a few key differences. The lightweight blue blending hammer features...
What are the different JVF Hammer Tips Used For?
JVF knockdown and blending hammers feature a variety of interchangeable tips designed to fit the specific damage being repaired. Small, sharp and high spots are best repaired with small, sharp tips. The opposite is true with large, soft high spots...
How Hard Should I Press Down when Applying a Glue Tab to the Panel?
How Hard Should I Pull on Glue Tabs to Correct Damage?
How to Ensure Correct Glue Tab Placement on Damaged Panel?
We recommend using a grease pencil or marker to clearly mark the edges of the damage when viewing with a line board, fog board or other PDR light. Technicians can then easily see the limits of the damage created and...
Should I Use a Line Board or a Fog Board when Viewing Damage?
The choice between a line board or a fog board is a personal preference that should be made by the technician. Both lighting options have merit and should be chosen based on a variety of factors including the location of...
Is Glue Pull Repair Safe for Paint Protective Film?
Yes, glue pull repair can typically be used on panels with a paint protective film, also known as Chip Guard. As with any aftermarket paint protectors—including ceramic coatings—there is always a chance of failure due to the variables in the...
Where are Keco Tools Made?
Keco Body Repair Products are proudly manufactured in the USA at our production facility in Oklahoma City, OK. Orders placed from kecotabs.com ship directly from our warehouse in Oklahoma City. Orders placed on kecotabs.eu are shipped directly from our warehouse...
Do I need to Remove the Panel for a GPR Repair?
No, the vast majority of repairs do not require the removal of a panel. Since GPR does not later the back side of the panel, technicians have the ability to make pulls without moving insulation or wiring on the backside...