GL Enterprises

About GL Enterprises

Few names in the collision repair world carry as much quiet credibility as GL Enterprises. Founded in 1976 out of a working body shop in Ogden, Utah, the company began with a single practical invention — the Goop Scoop, a tool designed to cleanly transfer body filler from the can to the mixing board without waste or mess. That straightforward, shop-floor focus on solving real problems has defined GL Enterprises ever since.

From that humble start, GL Enterprises grew its lineup strategically, acquiring the respected Coster brand and expanding into a full range of plastic and steel spreaders used by collision repair technicians across the country. Today, GL Enterprises remains a family-owned operation based in Ogden, Utah, with core competencies in injection molding, pad printing, and precision manufacturing — all applied to creating tools built for the demands of professional body shops.

What sets GL Enterprises apart from larger tool brands is its single-minded commitment to the refinishing trade. Rather than spreading thin across dozens of unrelated categories, GL Enterprises concentrates on the tools that matter most when shaping, smoothing, and perfecting a body panel. Every product is designed and manufactured in the USA with working professionals in mind, balancing durability, ergonomics, and cost-effectiveness in a way that keeps body technicians coming back.

The Coster Line: Spreaders Built for the Trade

The crown jewel of the GL Enterprises catalog is undoubtedly the Coster line of body filler spreaders. Available in both plastic and steel configurations, Coster spreaders have earned a loyal following among collision repair professionals for their consistent edge quality, flexibility, and ease of cleanup. The plastic spreaders feature a smooth, flexible body that lays down body filler, glazing putty, and fiberglass resin in clean, even passes — and cured material pops off with minimal effort. The steel versions are crafted from European clock spring steel, which flexes to conform to body contours and then springs back to shape, delivering a precise, non-nicking edge that body men trust for exacting work.

Whether you are patching a minor ding in a quarter panel, laying a skim coat of glaze over a repair, or spreading fiberglass resin on a structural patch, GL Enterprises makes a spreader sized and stiffened for the task. Their lineup spans sizes from 1-inch detail spreaders all the way up to extra-large 6-inch tools for covering broader surfaces quickly.

Made in the USA, Built for Professionals

GL Enterprises represents the best tradition of American specialty manufacturing: a small, focused company with deep expertise in a specific trade, making products that outperform cheaper generic alternatives. For body shop professionals, restoration hobbyists, and anyone serious about getting a smooth finish, GL Enterprises tools are a dependable choice that have stood the test of nearly five decades in the trade.