All Access with the Auto Appearance Institute

In this episode we have Hudson Tansey from Dent Gents talking about his new glue tabs that he made in a collaboration with KECO Body Repair Products as well as his Chocolate Thunder Glue that he made in collaboration with Anson PDR. We learn where the ideas for the tabs and glue came from, kind of what it looked like to bring his idea to market. We also talk about a great tech tip to help protect the backside of panels that don't have any protection from scratching with traditional PDR tools. He also gives us a great book recommendation Crucial Conversations.

Hudson Tansey from Dent Gents in Texas joined us for the second episode of the ChatGPR bonus series. After months of development with KECO Body Repair Products, Tansey was able to innovate new tabs and glues to help auto body repair professionals get quicker, tighter pulls. He also dives into his strategies for tackling nasty body line dents.

Big Dent Dave (BDD), otherwise known as Dave Schaulat, sat down with us to share some insights into the automotive reconditioning industry. Schaulat also shared his PDR experiences, how he got started with KECO training, and advice for techs who are just getting into glue pull repair (GPR). Fun Fact: Dave was one of the first people to bring Gene into the training space! Without him, AAI would not be where it is today.

Igor Koronic sat down with us to ChatGPR! Koronic shared his experiences coming into the PDR industry, how he has been all over the world because of the industry, and some advice for people getting into Glue Pull Repair. He created Hail Support International and is co-owner of IASRE Japan. Learn more about Igor and his expertise in the auto reconditioning industry.

We had the opportunity to sit down with Collision Tech Nick. He is co-host of the ‪@SmashMastersVideos‬ podcast, owner of Lethal Dent Company, and Social Media star. Nick Priest shared his experiences coming into the PDR industry, how he got into social media, and some advice for people getting into Glue Pull Repair. Watch this interview to learn more about Nick and his journey!

This week on ChatGPR, we're joined by Stephen Arena, owner of the Autobody Clinic shops in Massachusetts! Stephen dives into body shop operations, discussing the importance of ongoing training for technicians and the team. He also sheds light on the growing trend of glue pull repair and its impact on the industry. Ready to take your own collision repair skills to the next level? Head over to GPRMASTERCLASS. COM for in-depth online training resources.

Welcome to the AAI: All Access Podcast! Your pit pass to the auto appearance industry, hosted by Gene Fetty! This is an intro to the podcast, where Gene discusses what this podcast is all about, who he is, and how the Auto Appearance Institute got started. We are so excited to share this podcast with you all, and hope you'll join us every Monday.

Host, Gene Fetty, had the chance to sit down with Craig Dyer before their annual open house event in May 2024. Dyer talks about everything from industry insights to how he has been able to successfully develop different glues for glue pull repair.