Product Overview

The Dent Reaper Fat Shaft Gold Hex Tabs are a high-performance Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) pulling accessory engineered for technicians who require maximum strength on sharp, stubborn damage. A collaboration between Dent Reaper and KECO Tabs, these specialized tabs feature an oversized, reinforced "Fat Shaft" design that significantly increases rigidity under heavy load, eliminating the shaft flex that can absorb pulling energy.

These tabs incorporate Dent Reaper's patent-pending "Reverse Step" glue face, which acts as a mechanical wedge to drive lifting force directly toward the absolute center of the dent while increasing adhesion at the outer edges. Manufactured using KECO’s ultra-rigid "Ice" Material formula (presented in Dent Reaper's signature gold colour), the continuous hexagonal profile across the face, shaft, and head adds structural stability, preventing the tab from rolling when staged on a panel or twisting inside a lifter.

Key Features

• Reinforced Fat Shaft: Features an oversized, thickened stem designed to provide superior rigidity and durability during extreme, high-tension pulls.

• Reverse Step Glue Face: The patent-pending stepped profile on the adhesion face focuses pulling power squarely into the center of the dent while maximizing surface-area adhesion at the edges.

• Hexagonal Anti-Roll Design: The continuous hex shape enhances overall structural strength and prevents the tabs from rolling off a vehicle panel when prepped and staged for a pull.

• Maximum Pull Strength: Manufactured using KECO’s industry-leading "Ice" Material formula (dyed gold), ensuring zero flex, extreme durability, and efficient metal movement.

• Edge & Crease Correction: The combination of small diameters and extreme rigidity makes these tabs exceptionally effective for pulling edge-of-panel damage and sharp, small creases.

Technical Specifications

Pack Options & Configurations

These tabs can be purchased in specific size 5-packs or as a comprehensive 10-piece Variety Pack:

• 9mm Fat Shaft: 5-pack (192-DR-HD-9-5)

• 11mm Fat Shaft: 5-pack (192-DR-HD-11-5)

• 13mm Fat Shaft: 5-pack (192-DR-HD-13-5)

• 15mm Fat Shaft: 5-pack (192-DR-HD-15-5)

• Variety Pack (10-Piece): Includes 2x 9mm, 2x 11mm, 2x 13mm (Reverse Step), 2x 13mm (Standard), and 2x 15mm. (192-DR-HD-VP)

Ideal Use Cases & Applications

• Sharp, Stubborn Dents: The ultimate choice for deep, sharp impacts on thick metal where standard tab shafts would bend or stretch under the required pulling force.

• Edge of Panel Pulls: Excellent for repairing damage on the extreme edges of doors or fenders where the metal is highly reinforced and difficult to move.

• Small Crease Damage: The smaller diameters (9mm and 11mm) combined with the Reverse Step face allow technicians to pinpoint and lift the absolute center of a tight crease.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the benefit of the "Fat Shaft" over a standard tab?
A: During a heavy pull with a slide hammer or lifter, a standard, thinner tab shaft can act like a spring, stretching slightly and absorbing some of the lifting energy. The "Fat Shaft" is drastically thicker and reinforced, ensuring that 100% of the energy is transferred directly to the panel for maximum pulling power.

Q: What does "Reverse Step" mean?
A: A traditional PDR tab is completely flat on the bottom. The Reverse Step has a slightly raised, stepped section in the center of the glue face. This helps the tab physically key into the deepest part of the dent, driving the lifting force exactly where the metal is stretched the most.

Q: Will these fit in my standard mini lifter?
A: Yes. Despite the thicker shaft, the head of the tab is designed to standard PDR dimensions and will securely fit into all standard KECO mini lifters, slide hammers, and K-Beams, as well as most other major PDR tool brands.

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