The primary differences between Keco Ice and Blue tabs are flexibility and strength. Our specially formulated Ice material offers maximum pull strength and rigidity ideal for controlled pulling of shallow dents and finishing touches. Our Blue material offers greater flexibility...
Glue is easily released using a high concentration form of isopropyl alcohol sprayed directly on the glue. This allows glue to be removed cleanly by effortlessly peeling the glue away from the surface. Glue should be allowed to setup prior...
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...
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...
Pulls should be made with control and finesse to product the high-quality, most consistent results. As tabs, adhesives and pulling devices are stronger than ever, technicians are recommended to make multiple pulls rather than one large pull to ensure accuracy....
When applying the glue tab to the panel, it is best to set the tab within a layer of glue similar to a brick placed in mortar. The tab should have an even layer of glue all the way around...
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...
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...
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...
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...