2025 Professional Distributor Product Showcase: Body Shop
These are some of the featured products from the Body Shop section of the Professional Distributor 2025 Product Showcase. Take a look through the whole issue and the rest of the categories here.
250 MP PRO Welder, No. 415
Forney Industries
The 250 MP PRO Welder, No. 415, from Forney Industries, delivers 10-250 AMP output, dual voltage (120V/240V) input, and welds materials up to 1/2". Designed for pros and serious hobbyists, it features an intuitive tri-lingual LCD screen, Set & Forget Despooler, and TruSet MIG control for easier, smart welding.
Savage A50 LUX
ESAB
The ESAB Savage A50 LUX is an automatic welding helmet that features HALO headgear and advanced OpTCS true-color viewing at an EN 1/1/1/1 optical level. It also offers an integrated 50 lm LED front headlight with a dedicated arc sensor and power supply, a redesigned shell, a quick-release front lens, and a simplified auto-darkening filter user interface. The A50 LUX is lightweight, weighing only 1.27 lbs, making it comfortable even during long jobs.
BrushAll Cut-Off Wheels, Nos. 8131, 8130, and 8152
Innovative Products of America
The Innovative Products of America BrushAll Cut-Off Wheels, Nos. 8131, 8130, and 8152, feature a unique core bonding technology that outlasts and outperforms traditional abrasives, offering added versatility. The wheels maintain their size and shape throughout their cutting life, lasting 60 times longer than traditional abrasives with reduced sparks and debris for faster, safer cutting. The wheels are available in 3" (No. 8131) and 4.5" (No. 8152), as well as a slim 4.5" Grinding and Cut-Off Wheel (No. 8152).
SUPERNOVA Spray Gun, No. LS400
Anest Iwata
The SUPERNOVA Spray Gun, No. LS400, from Anest Iwata, is designed to deliver a consistent droplet size when atomizing. This, combined with the flat, even SUPERNOVA pattern, helps reduce application issues. All SUPERNOVA guns are equipped with stainless steel fluid passages ideal for any type of material, solvent-borne or waterborne. The gun's up-angle design guarantees balance regardless of cup size. The large thread pattern of the air-cap makes it both robust and easy to remove. New, larger grip points on the outside of the air cap ring facilitate quick removal and refitting after cleaning. The responsive trigger action gives the painter stable air flow control during application. Accurate air pressure can be set with either the air stroke or the fluid stroke.
H3111 IQV20 Cordless Heat Gun
Ingersoll Rand
The Ingersoll Rand H3111 IQV20 Cordless Heat Gun features two airflow speeds up to 10cfm, variable heat control settings up to 1022 degrees F, and a dual-speed slide switch. It includes flat, concentrating, and spoon reflector nozzle accessories to direct heat where it's needed. It has a twist-disconnect nozzle ejector for quick attachment changes without handling hot parts. The H3111 has a lay-flat design for hands-free use, only weighs 1.4 lbs, and is compatible with the company's IQV20 batteries.
Mini-Ductor Specialty Coil Kit, No. IDIMD99-690
Induction Innovations
The Mini-Ductor Specialty Coil Kit, No. IDIMD99-690, from Induction Innovations, is designed for applications that demand more heat coverage and flexibility. Compatible with all Mini-Ductor Series tools, this kit includes oversized coils that excel at removing larger seized components in heavy duty, agriculture, construction, and more. Each coil lasts for several hundred uses or more, subject to use, and avoiding abrasion and overheating prevents premature wear to the coil. Coil insulation is coated to resist abrasion, but a new coil will be needed if the insulation is breached. The coils are flexible and can be bent or separated for a variety of applications.
RGX Pro 316 Cordless Sander with 3/16" Offset
Evergrade
The Evergrade RGX Pro 316 Cordless Sander with 3/16" Offset offers the power and performance of a pneumatic sander without the need for an airline, according to the company. The sander is balanced for fine user control without any risk of running off. The sander uses patented technology to provide low noise output and low vibration levels for operator comfort. It is lightweight, weighing only 2.65 lbs, and offers speeds of up to 10,000 rpm. The 3/16" offset is ideal for aggressive sanding.
Panel and Trim Removal Tool Set, No. DF-614
Dent Fix Equipment
The Dent Fix Equipment Panel and Trim Removal Tool Set, No. DF-614, features a heavy duty slim tip that measures 1/32" thick and applies targeted leverage in tight spaces, making it ideal for removing door panels, dashboard pieces, and exterior trim. The tools are made out of high-strength steel, resist corrosion, and include a contoured grip and thumb channel to reduce the risk of slipping.
About the Author
Griffin Matis
Associate Editor | PTEN & Professional Distributor
Griffin Matis is an associate editor for the Vehicle Repair Group. A graduate of the University of Missouri's School of Journalism, Matis works with Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN), Professional Distributor, and VehicleServicePros.com.