Panel beating and bodywork repair often requires access to areas where a dolly cannot fit — between panels, along inner frame structures, or behind reinforcement members. In these situations a pry spoon takes the place of the dolly, allowing the operator to apply controlled levering force from the rear of the panel without removing surrounding components. The Sykes Pickavant 05120100 Heavy Duty Pry Spoon is specifically designed for separating outer panels from inner frame structures, providing the rigidity and reach required for structural body repair work.
The choice of pry spoon depends on the original contour of the metal, the amount of access available, and the proposed action — whether roughing out a damaged section or final-levelling a repaired area. This heavy-duty profile is intended for the more demanding end of that range, particularly where prying or levering forces are needed rather than light panel manipulation.
Dimensions are 405mm in length and 63mm in width, providing sufficient reach for most outer panel work while keeping the working tip narrow enough to enter restricted access points. The spoon weighs 1.48kg, providing the mass needed for controlled levering without operator fatigue during extended use.
For non-ferrous bodywork, particularly aluminium repair, an alternative variant is available as part number 051201-AL, which is specified for use on aluminium panels where ferrous tooling could cause contamination or galvanic damage.
Sykes Pickavant has been supplying professional bodyshop and panel beating tools for decades, and the 05120100 reflects the brand's focus on solid, fit-for-purpose tools for structural body repair.
Additional Information
Spoons are used for bumping and prying and can also be used instead of a dolly when direct access to the rear of a panel is obstructed. The choice of spoon depends on the original contour of the metal, the amount of access available and the proposed action (i.e. roughing or levelling). For prying, levering and panel beating in areas that are inaccessible to dollies Heavy duty pry spoon specially designed for separating outer panels from the inner frame structure- Length: 405mm- Width: 63mm- Weight: 1.48kgOption also available for use on aluminium - 051201-AL
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