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Unlocking Smash Damage: Why High Spots Lock Up Lows and How Clean Striking Frees the Metal
Unlocking Smash Damage: Why High Spots Lock Up Lows and How Clean Striking Frees the Metal Smash repair using Glue...
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...
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....
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...
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,...
How Hard Should I Press Down when Applying a Glue Tab to the Panel?
Learn how to properly place your GPR tabs for the best results.
How Hard Should I Pull on Glue Tabs to Correct Damage?
Learn how to pull with the proper amount of strength to achieve results fast.
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
What Temperature Should the Panel Be for GPR?
The optimal working temperature of a panel for glue pull repairing is 75 - 85°F. We recommend heating a panel...
What GPR Pulling Tools are Compatible with Eye Bolts?
Keco SuperTabs®, HD tabs and U-Bolt Adapters for Centipede tabs are compatible with pogo / hustle sticks, frame machines and...
How Long Can I Make Pulls After Adhering the Glue Tab?
Keco recommends three different glues: Cactus “Green” Glue, Camauto “Yellow” Glue and Tab Weld “Gray” Glue. Each of these glues...
How Much Glue Should I Apply to the Glue Tab?
The ideal amount of glue for each tab varies based on size. As a general rule, you should fill the...
How Do I Remove Glue from Panels and Glue Tabs?
Glue is easily released using a high concentration form of isopropyl alcohol sprayed directly on the glue. This allows glue...
Which GPR / Collision Glue is the Strongest?
All three Keco recommended PDR / GPR glues have similar strength profiles. The key differences among these glues are flexibility...
What Does “Double-Action” Mean in Glue Pull Repairing?
Double-action describes the technique of simultaneously using a pulling device like a K-Beam, K-Bar or Robo to life the low...
What's the difference between ICE and Blue tabs?
The primary differences between Keco Ice and Blue tabs are flexibility and strength. Our specially formulated Ice material offers maximum...
How Long Do Glue Pull Tabs Last?
The useable life of a glue pull tab varies significantly based on its size, material and technique used to pull....
What Temperature Should My Glue Gun for GPR?
We recommend setting your glue gun to 350°F (190° C) as a general rule. As the glue is dispensed, you...
Why Won’t My Glue Tabs Stick to the Panel?
One of the most common questions GPR technicians have is “why won’t my glue stick”. Following our 6C process ensures...
Is Glue Pull Repairing Safe for Ceramic Coating Dent Removal?
There are many advantages glue pull repairing offers over traditional stud welded repair techniques. Glue pull repair is non-invasive requiring...
