Select a tab shaped like your dent or body line and place it within the lowest lows of the dent. Tabs must be SMALLER than the highs of the dent. We offer a variety of glue guns that all meet the requirement for GPR repairs. Remember to use a QUALITY glue gun: Your glue must be smoking hot and runny to maximize your adhesion success. It’s flexibility and increased setup time equates to a longer working time so you can utilize multiple actions to knockdown while pulling. This glue is ideal for larger more complex dents. This allows you to move quicker with more short pulls. It’s less flexible than both the GREEN and CAM AUTO glues and requires less time to set up. It’s rigid enough to use for quick, snappy hail damage but flexible enough to handle multi-action pulls on larger, more complex repairs. This glue is great for most applications. There are only 3 primary glues to consider for 99% of repairs. Glue Temperature - High, Smoking Hot, and Runny.Panel Temperature - 75℉ - 90℉ is Optimal.These aspects are critical for maximizing tab adhesion. Your panel temperature, panel material, and glue temperature are VITAL to the success of your GPR repair efforts. Checkĭid you check the temperature? Are you using a heat gun to improve adhesion?
If a wax stripper or degreaser is required, use the CRS again after degreasing and polishing. Keystone Cleaning Release Solution (CRS). Thoroughly clean your panel with 99% isopropyl alcohol or as close as you can get to that concentration level. Jump Right to the Step You Have Questions About.įor a one-on-one call or to schedule training click below. If you're interested in booking a training for your shop, attending one of our regional training classes, or have any additional training needs, please follow the link below and submit your request. There's no magic to GPR - just a simple understanding of the aspects that optimize adhesion and a few simple guidelines for selecting the proper tools for each job. The process is application-based and focuses on controlling your environment.
Our 6-steps will maximize the results you achieve within your glue pulling service. In either case, the efficiency gains and quality improvements made by implementing just a basic understanding of GPR techniques will undoubtedly put more money in your pocket. If you're a PDR tech, beginning your repairs with glue pull will significantly increase the speed at which you can turn jobs around and increase the quality of the end result. The glue pull repair process will significantly reduce the need for stud welding in your body shop. Our process will help you get the most out of your dent repair tools.