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Slide hammers are used with self-tapping screws or welded studs to pull dents on panels that will be filled and repainted — the heavy-duty option for deep dents. Glue pullers use thermal-glue tabs that stick to the panel and pull from the outside without drilling — faster and cleaner, used for moderate dents on panels that will keep their original paint. PDR rod sets work the panel from behind for fully paintless dent repair on shallow-to-moderate damage. Choose by the dent depth and whether the panel will be refinished.

A cut-out wire (typically braided steel) is pulled through the urethane bead with handles or a power tool — fast on most modern bonded windscreens. A cut-out cord (synthetic, often square-section) is used where the wire risks scratching the dashboard or paintwork — slower, more controlled, and the standard for high-value vehicles and ADAS-equipped windscreens. Both require windscreen-removal handles or pull tools at each end. The product page lists the recommended tool for typical urethane bead types.

For most modern vehicles, a general-purpose plastic trim-removal tool kit handles the majority of interior-clip removal without scratching trim or breaking clips. Vehicle-specific tools are needed for particular operations — door-card removal on certain manufacturers, headlining tools for some models, specific clip-release tools where the OEM uses non-standard fasteners. Filter by the operation and vehicle type if you have a specific job in mind.

Most panel-beating and dent-pulling tools are aluminium-compatible — but aluminium bodywork (common on Land Rover, Jaguar, Audi, Ford F-150, etc.) requires aluminium-specific filler, primer, and a separate set of grinding and sanding consumables to avoid steel contamination. The tools themselves can be used across both materials in most cases; the consumables (sanding discs, files, abrasives) must be kept separate. Each consumable product page lists the metal compatibility.

Returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase, in original packaging, on orders delivered within the United Kingdom. For damaged-on-arrival items, report within 24 hours with photographs to [email protected] — we will typically arrange collection and replacement at no cost to you. For parts that don't fit your machine, the Fit Guarantee covers a hassle-free return at no cost. For buyer's remorse — you've changed your mind or ordered the wrong item, email us first to obtain a Return Merchandise Number; a restocking fee may apply. Refunds are issued to the original payment method once the return is inspected.

Delivery time depends on the product, your destination, and availability — the estimated time for any item appears on the product page, and 'Check where we deliver' confirms coverage for your postcode before you order. Next-day delivery is available on most products; the option appears at checkout when applicable. We deliver across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Use the country selector at checkout to confirm coverage and delivery options for your destination.

Automotive Bodywork & Windscreen Tools

Within Body Work Repairs, Automotive Bodywork & Windscreen Tools is the highest-volume sub-category — covering the specific toolkits used to repair, replace, and refinish vehicle bodywork and windscreens. Parts For Machines supplies trade-grade automotive bodywork tools for bodyshops, fleet workshops, and vehicle-repair operations. Within this section you will find Vehicle Bodywork (panel-beating tools, dent-pulling kits, panel-alignment tools, body-filing equipment), Protective Covers (seat protectors, wing covers, masking film and floor protection used during repair work), Vehicle Interior Equipment (interior-trim removal tools, headlining tools, seat-removal kits), and Windscreen tooling (cut-out wire and cord, suction cups, urethane application equipment, chip-repair resin kits). The category covers the working tools that bodyshop technicians and fleet mechanics use on a daily basis — split between repair work (dent-pulling, panel-beating, filler-and-finish) and replacement work (windscreen extraction and refit, interior-trim removal for collision repair). Product pages list kit contents (for multi-piece tool sets), the bodywork operation the tool is intended for, and where relevant the vehicle type or panel material the tool is rated for. For PDR (paintless dent repair) tools, the typical reach length and lever shapes are described; for windscreen work, the cord and cut-out tools are sized to the urethane bead types in current use. Buyers reaching this sub-category typically know the specific job they're servicing — the tools are not interchangeable between operations, so filter by operation type (dent removal, panel alignment, windscreen replacement, interior trim) to narrow down quickly. Trade pricing on multi-tool and bodyshop fit-out orders is available; contact the team via WhatsApp 07754288583. For abrasive consumables, masking, and finishing materials used alongside these tools, see the Cutting, Grinding, Sanding & Polishing section.

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