Carbon Tech Hood Stand Hard Top Add-On | Elbow Push Support & Adjustable Deck Lid Mount

IMPORTANT - THIS IS AN ADD-ON ONLY

THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE CARBON TECH HOOD STAND.

You must already own a compatible Carbon Tech Hood Stand to use this product.

Hard Top Add-On and adjustable deck lid mounting components only.

HOOD STAND NOT INCLUDED.
STORAGE BAG NOT INCLUDED.
THIS PRODUCT CANNOT BE USED AS A STAND BY ITSELF.

Please confirm that you already own a compatible Carbon Tech Hood Stand before purchasing.

Overview

The Carbon Tech Hood Stand Hard Top Add-On is designed for PDR technicians who already own a compatible Carbon Tech Hood Stand and want to add a stiffer elbow pushing surface and adjustable deck lid mounting system to their existing setup.

IMPORTANT: This product is an add-on only. It is NOT a complete Carbon Tech Hood Stand. The hood stand and storage bag are NOT included.

The Hard Top replaces the standard soft top on your existing hood stand, creating a rigid support surface for technicians who use their elbow for leverage while pushing. Instead of sinking into or flexing against the soft top, the Hard Top provides a firm platform for more stable support.

The included adjustable deck lid mount expands how your existing Carbon Tech Hood Stand can be used, giving you another setup option when working on deck lids in addition to hood and panel work.

Carbon Tech also designed the Hard Top components to nest together for storage. When broken down, the components fit inside the bag from your existing Carbon Tech Hood Stand, keeping the added pieces compact and easy to transport.

This is a functional upgrade for technicians who already use the Carbon Tech Hood Stand and want to get more out of the stand they already own.

Detailed Features and Benefits

Rigid Hard Top for Elbow Pushing

The biggest change with the Hard Top Add-On is the support surface itself.

The standard soft top provides a cushioned surface, but some pushing techniques benefit from having something much firmer underneath your elbow. The Hard Top replaces that soft surface with a rigid panel that gives you a solid support point while applying pressure through your PDR tool.

When you're leaning into a repair and using your elbow for support, that added stiffness can provide a more stable base for controlled pushing.

Replaces the Standard Soft Top

The Hard Top is an optional add-on for your existing Carbon Tech Hood Stand, not a replacement stand.

When installed, it takes the place of the standard soft top and changes the feel of the support surface from soft and flexible to firm and rigid.

This allows technicians who already own the stand to change their setup based on how they prefer to work.

Adjustable Deck Lid Mount

Included with the Hard Top Add-On is an adjustable deck lid mount, giving your existing Carbon Tech Hood Stand another useful panel setup.

The adjustable mount is designed to make working with deck lids easier while allowing the technician to position the setup for the panel being repaired.

For hail technicians who regularly move between hoods and deck lids, this adds another use to the same hood stand system instead of requiring a separate setup.

Compact Nesting Design

Adding accessories to a hood stand shouldn't mean carrying another oversized piece of equipment.

The Hard Top components are designed to nest together when broken down, reducing the amount of space they take up during storage and transport.

The nested components fit inside the existing Carbon Tech Hood Stand bag, allowing the add-on to travel with the rest of your hood stand setup.

The storage bag is not included with the Hard Top Add-On.

Quick Assembly and Breakdown

The Hard Top system is designed for quick setup and breakdown so it remains practical for technicians moving between repairs.

Install it when you want the rigid support surface or deck lid mounting option, then break the components down and nest them together for storage when you're finished.

For mobile and hail technicians, this keeps the added functionality practical without turning the hood stand into a bulky setup that's difficult to transport.

Professional Use Case Scenarios

Elbow Pushing

The Hard Top is especially useful for technicians who use their elbow as a support point while pushing.

Replacing the soft top with a rigid surface gives you a firmer base underneath your elbow, helping maintain a stable pushing position while applying pressure through the tool.

Deck Lid Repairs

The included adjustable deck lid mount expands the use of your existing Carbon Tech Hood Stand beyond its standard setup.

This can be especially useful during hail repairs where technicians may work the hood and deck lid on the same vehicle.

Hail Repair

Hail work often means moving through multiple panels and changing setups throughout the repair.

The Hard Top Add-On gives technicians who already use a Carbon Tech Hood Stand a rigid elbow pushing option along with adjustable deck lid mounting, while still breaking down small enough to travel with the existing stand.

Mobile PDR Work

The nesting design is particularly useful for technicians who travel with their equipment.

Rather than requiring another large storage case, the components can be stored inside the bag from your existing Carbon Tech Hood Stand.

Why Buy the Carbon Tech Hood Stand Hard Top Add-On?

If you already own a compatible Carbon Tech Hood Stand and regularly use it during repairs, the Hard Top Add-On gives you more ways to use the equipment you already have.

The rigid top provides a completely different support feel from the standard soft top, giving technicians who use elbow leverage a firm surface to work against.

The adjustable deck lid mount adds another useful setup for a panel PDR technicians regularly encounter, particularly during hail repairs.

And when the work is finished, the components nest together and fit inside your existing hood stand bag.

Rather than purchasing another stand for a different type of setup, the Hard Top Add-On expands the function of the compatible Carbon Tech Hood Stand you already own.

This is an upgrade for an existing Carbon Tech Hood Stand. It is not a complete hood stand assembly.

What's Included

• Carbon Tech Hood Stand Hard Top Add-On
• Adjustable deck lid mount
• Hard Top mounting components

Carbon Tech Hood Stand is NOT included.

Carbon Tech Hood Stand storage bag is NOT included.

Compatibility

Designed for newer Carbon Tech Hood Stands.

Older Carbon Tech Hood Stands with aluminum corners or aluminum hinges will require modifications to use this add-on.

Please confirm which Carbon Tech Hood Stand you own before purchasing.

Key Features

• Hard Top add-on for an existing Carbon Tech Hood Stand
• Rigid surface designed for elbow pushing support
• Replaces the standard soft top when installed
• Includes adjustable deck lid mount
• Components nest together for compact storage
• Fits inside the existing Carbon Tech Hood Stand bag
• Quick assembly and breakdown
• Designed for newer Carbon Tech Hood Stands
• Hood stand and storage bag are not included