Steel dent repair consumables are what make your spotter or dent puller actually usable day‑to‑day. Pins, stars, washers and pull tabs all behave differently on varying steel thicknesses, so match the consumable to the panel: fine pins for cosmetic work on outer skins, heavier washers and tabs for structural or stretched areas. Make sure you’re buying the correct diameter and thread for your torch or gun, and don’t reuse overheated fittings – it leads to inconsistent pull and extra panel work.