Tool Talk, Competition Prep & The Chase for the CAM Auto Trophy The countdown i

The countdown is officially on.

In Episode 69 of The All Access Podcast from Dent Repair Now, Gene Fetty gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at preparing for one of the biggest glue pull repair competitions in the industry — the CAM Auto GPR Competition in Canada.

But this episode goes beyond competition prep.

It turns into a full conversation about mindset, tool evolution, cold glue performance, and why soft skills may actually be the biggest missing piece for many PDR businesses today.

Soft Skills Matter More Than Most Technicians Realize

Before diving into tools and competition strategy, Gene shares a conversation with another technician struggling with PDR sales. In just a few minutes of discussion, Gene realized how many businesses are losing opportunities simply because they haven’t developed the communication side of the industry.

That realization is helping shape an upcoming Dent Repair Now Soft Skills event focused on:

• Sales
• Phone communication
• Marketing
• Customer interaction
• Business systems
• General business growth

If you’re interested, keep an eye on:
Dent Repair Now Soft Skills 

Preparing for the First-Ever Glue Pull-Only Competition

The CAM Auto competition is raising the bar this year with a true glue pull-only format.

No backside access.
No pushing.
Quarter panel damage only.

Gene discusses:

• His mistakes from last year’s competition
• The importance of time management
• Unlocking tension before forcing movement
• Staying calm under pressure
• Why panel heat and glue selection will matter even more in colder temperatures

He also talks openly about the mental side of competition repair — something many technicians don’t discuss enough.

Tool Talk: What’s Impressing Gene Right Now

This episode is packed with real-world tool discussion from products currently being tested in the shop and prepared for competition use.

Some highlights include:

• The new Anson leverage bag
• Glexo Diablo cold glue
• Perfect Pull glue pellets
• Black Plague Super Straight tabs
• VIP traction pushing tips
• Shock Blocker XL knockdowns
• JVF mini hammer tips

Rather than simply reviewing tools, Gene explains where each one shines in actual repair situations and why certain designs improve control, precision, and metal movement.

PDR Expo 2026 Is Coming

Gene also announces upcoming plans for PDR Expo 2026, where he’ll be teaching:

• Cold glue fundamentals
• Live repair demonstrations
• Audience participation training
• Hands-on glue pulling instruction

The event continues to grow as one of the largest networking and education opportunities in the PDR industry.

Resources Mentioned

• Dent Repair Now Soft Skills 
• Anson PDR 
• Perfect Pull Dent Repair 
• VIP PDR Tools 
• Dent Repair Now 

And if you missed the earlier CAM Auto recap episode, make sure to link it here as well for listeners who want the full backstory behind the competition journey.