Slick Tools is a small manufacturer in Longmont, Colorado. We develop, manufacture and distribute specialty tools and materials for high quality solar PV systems. We ship directly to customers in the US, Canada and Australia through our online shop. Feel free to contact us with any questions!
AG Bender™
Our portable forming tool turns ordinary wire mesh into rigid, durable channels for use in pest abatement.
Mod Spacer™
A quick and painless way to set the gap between solar modules.
The Rail Mount Method
Learn to build durable, cost effective, professional-looking solar animal guard— quickly and affordably.
Solar Animal Guard Sourcing Guide
A comprehensive guide to the tools and materials you’ll need for a successful animal guard installation – and where to buy them.
How NOT to Install Solar Animal Guard
Save time and money by getting your crew up to speed on common mistakes and failure modes.
Featured Blog Posts
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Bird Deterrents for Solar Panels: A Guide for Homeowners and Solar Professionals
A common issue that plagues solar installers and PV system owners is birds and rodents using solar panels as a nesting and roosting location. This behavior leads to damage to the PV system and underlying… read more
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See Slick Tools at the Solar Panel Cleaning Convention
With our strong background in the solar installation industry, we initially focused on serving solar installers who offered critter guard services exclusively for new solar PV installations. However, we discovered a thriving community of solar… read more
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Testing the Strength & Stiffness of Ultra-Cheap Solar Critter Guard from Home Depot & Amazon
We compared low-cost and premium wire meshes to see if you get what you pay for. read more
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Pre-Installing Wire Mesh for Zero-Setback PV Arrays
A time-saving tip for installing solar critter guard right up to the roof edge. read more
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Now Distributing SnapNrack Array Edge Screen Fastener!
A Secure and Removable Mesh Fastener SlickTools LLC is now distributing the SnapNrack Array Edge Screen Fastener. This innovative product provides a secure and removable attachment between wire mesh critter guard fencing and solar PV… read more
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Slick Tools Now Shipping to Australia!
(Artist’s rendering of our first Australian customer) Expanding Down Under Recently, we were contacted by Mike’s Window Gutter and Solar Cleaning in Australia. They expressed interest in purchasing our Wrangler kit for solar pest exclusion… read more
