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KECO Robo® Mini Lifter: Precision Dent Pulling with Greater Control
KECO Robo® Mini Lifter: Precision Dent Pulling with Greater Control The KECO Robo® Mini Lifter is designed for controlled dent...
KECO K-Tower: The Ultimate Vacuum Pull Tower for Glue Pull Repair
KECO K-Tower: Vacuum Pulling Power for Modern Glue Pull Repair The KECO K-Tower is a vacuum pull tower designed for...
Protecting Modern Automotive Glass with the KECO Stainless Steel Window Guard
KECO Stainless Steel Window Guard with Flocked Backing The KECO Stainless Steel Window Guard is designed to help Paintless Dent...
KECO Boss Tips: Precision Blending for Cleaner Finishing
KECO Boss Tips KECO Boss Tips are professional PDR blending tips designed for Paintless Dent Repair, Glue Pull Repair, and...
Which K-Power Should You Buy?
Compare the KECO K-Power Full-Size, Midrange, Jr., and Mini lateral tension tools to find the best setup for your Glue...
How to Use Cold Glue on Large Dents | PDR & Glue Pull Repair Strategy
How to Use Cold Glue on Large Dents in Glue Pull Repair Cold glue has become a valuable addition to...
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...
2025 SEMA Live Event | Our Biggest Release Yet
Missed the Live? Watch KECO’s Latest Innovations in Dent & Collision Repair Last week, KECO Body Repair Products went live...
Lateral Tension Tool Buyer’s Guide: KECO’s Advanced Tools for Precise Dent Repair
At KECO, we understand that dent repairs require a range of tools to cover all stages of the process—from roughing...
G&C Auto Body: Leading the Way in Collision Repair with KECO’s Innovative Glue Pull Technology
In the competitive world of collision repair, staying ahead means embracing the latest technologies and investing in continuous training. G&C...
What Is Lateral Tension?
When it comes to dent repair, efficiency is key. One technique that has been gaining popularity in the industry is...
2017 Chevy Trax- GPR Before & After
This repair was done by people brand new to GPR!!! By using KECO's K-Beam bridge lifter, flex collision glue, KECO super tabs,...
Top 4 Reasons You Need a Keco GPR System
What's going on guys, Danny Hacker here with Keco Body Repair Products. I'm going to go over my top four...
2017 Dacia Duster - GPR Before & After
A technician completed this 2017 Dacia Duster repair using a variety of Dead Center glue tabs. He used different sizes...
Skoda Octavia - GPR Before & After
This repair on a Skoda Octavia was around 3-4 hours long. There were two different damaged areas, and the tech...
Renault CAPTUR - GPR Before & After
This 2.5-hour repair used a combination of Keco Curved Centipede glue tabs, a Keco K-Beam bridge lifter, and Camauto GPR...
2019 Ford Fiesta - GPR Before & After
This 2019 Ford Fiesta had substantial damage on the right rear quarter panel from a collision with a Range Rover....
Dodge Ram Aluminum Hood - GPR Before & After
These small, but deep dents were caused by falling ice. The tech applied Camauto collision glue to Keco Dead Center...
2016 Dodge Challenger - GPR Before & After
This crease dent on a 2016 Dodge Challenger was completed using the K-Beam Jr. bridge lifter and a Centipede Ice...
Tesla Model 3 - GPR Before & After
This Tesla Model 3 had a series of small door dings in the passenger quarter. The speedy repair was completed...
2018 Dacia Duster - GPR Before & After
This crease dent repair was completed on a 2018 Dacia Duster in only 1.5 hours using only GPR. The tech...
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...
Electric Vehicles Set To Disrupt Collision Repair. Are you Ready?
Electric vehicles have disrupted the automotive industry. Naturally they are on course to disrupt collision repair as well. Discover how GPR...
2014 Audi A4 - Glue Pull Crease Repair
The damage in this video is the driver's rear door of a 2014 Audi A4. The dent is a sharp...
2016 Ford Mustang Convertible - Quarter Panel Glue Pull Repair
In this video, Gene shows a complex GPR repair on a 2016 Ford Mustang Convertible. The owner of the vehicle...
The Importance of Lighting for Glue Pull Repairs
GPR (glue pull repair) is a method of auto body repair that gets the job done faster, more efficiently, and...
The Power Of Glue Pull Repair & Surface Area
Glue tabs cover much more surface area than a stud so you have more area of the dent to pull with....
Aluminum, Surface Area & Why Glue Pull Repair Works
The reason studs sometimes pull out is because they cover too little surface area on the panel. The surface area...
The Value That Glue Pull Repair Brings
The glue pull repair process will significantly reduce the need for stud welding in your body shop. If you're a...
Staying Competitive in Today’s Body Shop
KECO’s GPR tools and training are affordable options that make the shop able to repair more vehicles, replace fewer parts,...
What Is Glue Pull Repair?
Conventional repair methods utilize studs or wiggle wire and give you something to which you attach your pull tool. Studs...
The Importance Of Auto Body Repair Training
Training expands an employee’s knowledge base, it strengthens skills a person may already have, it makes employees aware of safety...
Cold Repairs In The Body Shop & Glue Pull Repair Technology
GPR is a non-intrusive method that avoids drilling into the panel and subsequently welding studs then fixing both these incursions, and it also...
Fixing Aluminum With Glue Pull Repair Tools & Techniques
KECO Body Repair Products glue tools work on both steel and aluminum, it does not matter. You can pull a dent...
Repair vs. Replace - How Glue Pull Repair Enables Technicians
It’s a frequent refrain in our business: “The insurer asks that I repair the panel, but I think it needs...
Glue Pull Repair Increases Profitability: Independents, Conglomerates, & Insurers
Glue Pull Repair methods of dent and collision repair addresses time, effort, and money concerns while producing the same or...
Rocker Repair - Volkswagon
Summary In this 17 minute video, Jonathan Vandenfontyne demonstrates a rocker repair using KECO tools to bend the metal to...
Crown Slappers
Summary In this 2 minute video, Jonathan Vandenfontyne demonstrates the KECO Crown Slappers that are used to knockdown or move crowns...
JVF Knockdown Holder
Summary In this 10 minute video, Jonathan Vandenfontyne demonstrates the JVF knockdown Holder. It fits any knockdown in the industry,...
Robo Mini Lifter
Summary In this 3 minute video, Jonathan Vandenfontyne demonstrates the KECO mini Robo Lifter. The KECO Mini Robo Lifter is used...
Precision Robo Lifter Base
Summary In this 2 minute video, Jonathan Vandenfontyne demonstrates the KECO Precision Robo Lifter Base. This base is used when pulling...
Glue Pull Repair - Ford Hatch
Summary In this video, Jonathan Vandenfontyne demonstrates the KECO K-Beam and how it is helpful when performing a glue pull...
Centipede Crease & Curved Body Tabs
Summary In this video, Jonathan Vandenfontyne demonstrates the KECO Centipede Crease and Curved Body Tabs. They are used to repair...
Knockdowns
Summary In this 3 minute video, Jonathan Vandenfontyne demonstrates the KECO Knockdowns. These knockdowns come in three different strengths of...
5-Pound Slide Hammer
Summary In this short video, Jonathan Vandenfontyne displays the KECO 5-Pound Slide Hammer. The KECO 5-Pound Slide Hammer is used...
Composite Blending Hammer
Summary In this 2 minute video, Jonathan Vandenfontyne demonstrates the JVF Composite Blending Hammer. This state-of-the-art Blending Hammer is light and...
Black Ice Hail Tabs
Summary In this 3 minute video, Jonathan Vandenfontyne displays the KECO Black ICE Hail Tabs. These tabs are made in...
Supertabs & Heavy-Duty Tabs
Summary In this video, Jonathan Vandenfontyne demonstrates the KECO Super tabs and Heavy duty tabs. These tabs are used for bigger...
Selecting the Right Centipede or Body Tab Adapter
Summary In this 4 minute video, Jonathan Vandenfontyne demonstrates the use for many of our tabs. He explains when to...
Dead Center Finishing Tabs
Summary In this 2 minute video, Jonathan Vandenfontyne discusses the advantages of the KECO Dead Center Finishing Tabs. These tabs have...
K-Beam Bridge Lifter
Summary In this 2 minute video, Jonathan Vandenfontyne demonstrates the KECO K-Beam Bridge Lifter. The K-Beam is used to repair bigger body...
K-Bar Leverage Pulling Bar
Summary In this video, Jonathan Vandenfontyne demonstrates the KECO K- Bar, and shows the useful features that come along with...
Black Swan Guided Knockdown
Summary In this 2 minute video, Jonathan Vandenfontyne demonstrates the KECO Black Swan Guided Knockdown. The KECO Black Swan Guided Knockdown...
Robo Hole Straightener
Summary In this 2 minute video, Jonathan Vandenfontyne demonstrates the KECO Hole Straightener. The KECO Hole Straightener is used to repair body...
K-Beam Power Pod Attachment
Summary In this 1 minute video, Jonathan Vandenfontyne demonstrates the use of the KECO K-Beam Power Pod attachment to turn...
Crease Killer Precision Lifter
Summary In this 20 minute video, Jonathan Vandenfontyne demonstrates the strength of the KECO Crease Killer Precision Lifter, and pairs it...
KECO Hole Straightener
Summary In this 2 minute video, Jonathan Vandenfontyne demonstrates the KECO Hole Straightener. The KECO Hole Straightener is used to repair body...
Pull to Paint Process
Summary In this 16 minute video, Jonathan Vandenfontyne demonstrates the pull-to-paint process using a KECO K-Bar. This process prevents damage to...
