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Setting glass is the point in a windshield job where a second technician usually appears. Someone has to hold the weight, someone has to watch the gap, and the urethane gives you one chance to land it in the right place. A setting tool changes that arithmetic by taking the weight and the positioning off the technician's arms. GT Tools builds one for this: the Lil Buddy PRO1, a driver's-side mounted device with a sliding rod and a measuring system that lowers glass into the bead without detaching the suction cups. This guide covers what the tool does, what it needs around it, and what a complete single-technician setup costs.

Choosing the right windshield repair kit shapes how fast you work, how clean your repairs look, and how much you earn per job. For a professional shop, that decision carries real weight because the wrong tools cost you time and callbacks. This guide breaks down what separates a professional system from a consumer one, what belongs in a complete kit, and how to pick the best professional windshield repair kit for an auto shop based on your volume, your repair mix, and whether you work mobile or fixed.

Your removal method decides how many windshields your shop can turn in a day, how often you damage a pinch weld, and how tired your technicians are by closing time. Three tool categories dominate professional bays: motorized reciprocating cut-out tools, wire and fiber cord systems, and induction heaters. This guide breaks down how each works, when to reach for it, and which supporting tools finish the job cleanly, so a high-volume shop can invest in the right setup.

Learn how to use a caulking gun effectively for automotive applications like windshield installation, body panel bonding, and weatherproofing. This guide covers types of caulking guns, step-by-step usage, sealant selection, and best practices to ensure durable, professional results in vehicle repairs. Ideal for technicians and DIY auto repair enthusiasts.