Episode 50 is a milestone — and it’s also my longest, most tool-packed episode to date.

In this episode of The All Access Podcast, I break down the must-have PDR tools for 2026, along with new tools to watch heading into Mobile Tech Expo (MTE) 2026. This isn’t theory, hype, or “tool influencer” talk — these are real tools I use every day in the shop, on hail cars, door dings, and large collision repairs.

Some of these tools are brand new.
Some have been around forever.
All of them earn their place in my cart.

This episode is designed to help you:

Build a smarter, more efficient tool setup

Stop over-switching tools mid-repair

Understand why certain tools matter — not just what they are

Prepare for what’s coming at MTE 2026

Wedges, blocks, and leverage tools that never leave my cart

Why simple tools still matter more than flashy ones

How proper leverage saves time, fatigue, and paint

My go-to blending hammer

Finishing paddles vs. power paddles (and when to use each)

Why handle design and material matter more than most techs realize

Small-diameter rods and tight-access tools

Phenolic and specialty tips for clean, aggressive pushes

Why buying all the tips actually saves money long-term

Shock-absorbing knockdowns vs. traditional styles

Tip materials, weight, and control

Why I stopped switching knockdowns mid-repair

My everyday cordless glue gun setup

High-output collision glue guns for large pulls

When multiple guns beat one “do-everything” gun

Why I was wrong about cold glue (and what changed my mind)

My finishing-stage cold glue setup

Slide hammers I rely on — and why I own more than one

My preferred tension tools for unlocking repairs

Why lateral tension changes everything on collision damage

Tools that move metal without creating new problems

Carbon fiber rods and extensions

Long-reach knockdown setups

Tools that save your body during large hail jobs

I also talk about my upcoming Education Day session at Mobile Tech Expo 2026, where I’ll be teaching:

Lateral tension strategies

How to unlock repairs and stay unlocked

Tool setups that expand what’s possible in PDR

(Listed for reference — this episode is not sponsored)

Anson PDR

Dent Craft Tools

KECO Tabs

VIP PDR Tools

Dent Slayer / A-1 Tool

Finesse PDR Tools

Black Plague PDR

Dent Vision Tools

Glexo

Perfect Pull Dent Repair

JVF Tools

Fast PDR Tools

CamAuto

Carbon Tech PDR

Willy Quick

Dent Gents

Stuckey Tools

Episode 50 isn’t about buying more tools — it’s about buying better, using fewer tools more intentionally, and working smarter instead of harder.

If you’re heading into 2026 feeling overwhelmed by tool options, this episode will help you:

Simplify your setup

Speed up your repairs

Protect your body

And get better results with less effort

🎧 Listen to the full episode
📺 Watch on YouTube
📍 Join me at MTE 2026 – Education Day