In the 70' you just sand it down and fill it with Bondo. Crazy that you can get the results you do with no filler. Good job!

@LearnPDROnline

Ай бұрын

Yes indeed, when I started body repair 20+ years ago I began as a panel beater, filling damage or replacing panels, seeing small dents being removed with PDR got me hooked! Thank you

@photoren

7 күн бұрын

It's because the sheet metal is so much thinner with modern cars. Paper thin for certain models.

I can imagine much older, and likely retired, panel beaters looking at PDR and thinking "why didn't anyone think of that in my day?"

@LearnPDROnline

8 ай бұрын

Yes, you're probably right, whilst PDR has been around for decades, the tools and technology such as glue pulling has come on heaps in the last 5 - 10 years 👍🏻

@davidshareefChTPhD

6 ай бұрын

😂 I've been custom painting for over 30 years and I can tell you your statement is 100% correct I'm on these videos watching and learning because I'm going to start doing PDR at the first of the year😊😊😊

@LearnPDROnline

5 ай бұрын

@@davidshareefChTPhD Yes PDR can be addictive and it makes a great add on to any paint business! be sure to check out our training platform when you get started :)

Been working on some PDR myself it definitely takes the patience of a saint can't wait till I can do this in my sleep

@LearnPDROnline

2 ай бұрын

Yes it certainly takes a ton of patience and motivation to get good at PDR. Keep pushing!

Using optical distortion, as a guide for PDR work is truly ingenious❤👍

@LearnPDROnline

7 ай бұрын

They say 'You cant fix what you cant read' so whatever helps you read and understand the distortion and reflection best is the way forward. Thank you

Excellent. Thanks a lot for teaching us your secrets in Dent Removal. Truly appreciate it. Regards from San Jose, California.

@LearnPDROnline

5 ай бұрын

You're very welcome I am glad you enjoy my videos!

Fair play I've seen some impressive stuff over the years and this is up there with the best. Gone are the sleepless nights worrying about dents, just call these guys!

@LearnPDROnline

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, it was a little tricky Il admit but yes we saved the side of this car from a repair and repaint! 👍

Incredible skills. Well done.

@LearnPDROnline

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Adrian! 🙏

Nicely done.

@LearnPDROnline

17 күн бұрын

Thank you!

It's amazing how many body repair shops claim they can do PDR repairs over the phone when you describe the damage to them only to be told they will need to fill and respray the damaged panel once you show up with the vehicle, the damage to my car looks no worse than the dent you are working on @ 3:02 (small crease) My car is a 2 door c class coupe with no access from behind the panel to the rear wing so needs to be pulled out. I'm going to be patient and wait until I find an independent specialist with hopefully your skill level to repair my car as I prefer to keep the original paint if possible. Great tutorial.

@LearnPDROnline

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, much appreciated. Yes bodyshops will often say yes upfront, occasionally they have an in house tech but more often than not they outsource and bring in a local tech, so it depends on the relationship with the tech and their understanding of PDR. There are plenty of good highly skilled technicians around but it does depend on your area however if you value your car and the original paint its worth waiting until you find one 👍

Superb work. Well done.

@LearnPDROnline

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Andrew, much appreciated 🙏

Wow. You are a true artist my friend. Really interesting video even for someone like me who is not wanting to start a business.

@LearnPDROnline

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to give me your feedback, much appreciated!

Fantastic job

@LearnPDROnline

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 👍

Bravo, that’s unbelievable

@LearnPDROnline

8 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Outstanding work. Your expertise is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

@LearnPDROnline

Жыл бұрын

Thank you I'm glad you enjoy my videos!

great work and video

@LearnPDROnline

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Craig, much appreciated!

Great job excellent video.Thank you

@attieholliday

2 күн бұрын

, Fantastic

@LearnPDROnline

Күн бұрын

Thank you!

@LearnPDROnline

Күн бұрын

@@attieholliday Thanks

If ever there were a trade that is as much a science as it is an art, this is one. It's a fascinating process that makes me wonder how it all started. Who pioneered it? Who were the people that developed the tools for it? And learning the techniques requires hands on experience, but the potential to do damage exists so learning and earning a living could be very stressful. I would think you'd have to spend many days at an auto wreckers repairing junked cars before you could accept paid work.

@LearnPDROnline

6 ай бұрын

Yes it is often referred to as an art but certainly some science behind it too! Like any skilled trade it does take a little while to get to a good standard and yes you can definitely can make things worse without the right training or understanding. perseverance and determination are two good skills to have when learning PDR!

Outstanding.

@LearnPDROnline

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Wyatt. I appreciate you watching and commenting :)

Also hope you have had a speedy recovery brother 🙏

@LearnPDROnline

7 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Nice one Tom, hope this is a recent repair and you are back on your feet 👍

@LearnPDROnline

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jake, this repair is taken from our training site, I'm still off recovering for a little while yet but Il get there!

it did turn out nicely

@LearnPDROnline

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Nice repair Tom, hope you are well 👍

@LearnPDROnline

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill, I'm getting there mate!

You are just amazing..i am new to this from usa..i have a robo lifter a few nylon knockdowns..keco tabs..i have tried to pull small dent crease..but it aint moving much

@LearnPDROnline

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! creases can be tough and sometimes need to be 'opened up' a few times before they can be pulled. This one did fight me a bit but we got there in the end. I am biased when it comes to training as I do offer online training but having the knowledge on what to do when and why, does make the whole learning process a lot easier!

That's amazing

@LearnPDROnline

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, much appreciated

That’s a perfect repair.

@LearnPDROnline

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I dont know how you use that line board with that reflection to see everything properly using a light is so much easier. I've been doing pdr for 18 years wouldn't be able to do my job with it but it works for you nice job.

@LearnPDROnline

6 ай бұрын

Some people find lines easier others find light easier, whether you use lines, lights, reflector boards or natural light and reflections its all a personal preference, you just need to be understanding the distortion in a way that makes sense to you as a tech to be able to read it and reverse it, Thanks

Leyendo los mensajes me entero que has tenido un accidente. Espero que ya hayas superado con fuerza ese momento. Saludos desde Córdoba Argentina y excelente video.

@LearnPDROnline

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Alfredo, I really appreciate it. I'm getting stronger each day and will get back to repairing dents later this year!

WAY COOL

@LearnPDROnline

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😎

Gosh. I was completely unaware that you had suffered any misfortune, regarding an injury. My best wishes to you, as well.

@LearnPDROnline

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm recovering well, step by step :)

Sir when u have steel tool tip

love your work.. What kind of cost would some expect for this kind of work? trying to work out if doing the course would make sense and then look as a new job opportunity

@LearnPDROnline

8 ай бұрын

Hi Rob, Thank you, I'm glad you enjoy the videos. If you are weighing up the repair cost versus training for a dent on your own vehicle, it will be cheaper to get a pdr tech in as the training and tools will out weigh the cost of a one off repair, however if you are considering a new career in PDR then its definitely worth chatting with me more about training options, timescales and start up costs as a PDR business can be very successful when set up correctly, to chat more about training you can reach me via email at tom@learnpdronline.com no obligations just the best advice I can

I would like to learn how to remove the small dent from my aluminium boot and fender of my BMW 630 . Which course is suitable from your pdr school ? Your technique is very useful for me to repair my own cars

@LearnPDROnline

Ай бұрын

We have two courses available, the Foundation course teaches the basics of PDR and covers tools required and how to remove a number of different style dents. We then have the full 7 step program which is designed to teach everything from the foundation right through to starting your own PDR business. I would image the foundation course would be ideal for your training needs. here is a link to our training - www.learnpdronline.com/shop/

Would this also work on a box beam, of is this a problem, because of thikker material?

@LearnPDROnline

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for your question, Yes this is the method I would use if I couldn't get behind the dent, it does also depend what's behind the panel so a box beam may have internal bonding depending on location which could make it tougher to pull the metal but glue would be the go to!

great work! Around how much would a repair this well done set you back? Sadly enough i have a similar sized dent on that spot, tho less V shaped :)

@LearnPDROnline

6 ай бұрын

How much a repair like this costs on your own vehicle will depend where you are in the world and the local PDR techs in your area, for me this was somewhere around £200 however I was doing more than one vehicle for this customer so I offered a combined discount on both repairs, I also underestimated how tough it would be to lift the final crease so it did take longer than I originally thought to repair. Thanks for your comment

I am having issues with glue pulling and I think it may be because of Temperature. Any suggestions to what temp the metal should be ? or how hot or cold it should be if you are working outside?

@LearnPDROnline

7 ай бұрын

What's the issue you are having? There's a few variables to check depending on the issue. There are different glue types for different temperatures and panel prep can also pay a huge part

Flipping class work brother outstanding. How could i get in touch iv been paint and body tech for 13 years now and i still love it just feel like i need to dive into this before i get left behind dude.. my daughter is 9 now and i would love to have a little more in the tank when i get home to her, as you know yourself being a body technician before jumping into pdr the body shop can be taxing on the body.. i absolutely obsesse over detailed work and i tnink with reputation and patience in time i could become a competent PDR tech.. i feel like your content along with the dent remover are class at your craft 👌 im currently watching wjat tools to get amd then get on to your online pdr course 👌 if you get the time could you drop me a reply please brother. Your time will be much appreciated. You are the pdr gate keeper,pdr gods are whispering in my ear 👂 😂

@LearnPDROnline

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment I really appreciate it and yes my passion now is helping others so I'd love to chat more about your PDR journey. Send me an email anytime to tom@learnpdronline.com and I'll happily talk through what to expect and how to get started and when you're ready to level up, I walk you through my entire training program and help you transform! My goal is to help you achieve yours, chat soon

where do you purchase those suction tools?

@LearnPDROnline

4 ай бұрын

In this video I am not using any suction tools I am primarily using glue pulling tools and techniques, it depends where you are in the world as to where is best to purchase from but for the lifter I am using kecotabs.co.uk/products/keco-robo-lifter and my favourite tabs are from www.blackplaguepdr.com/ 👍

Great repair, very impressive. I’m sure the customer was very happy. If you don’t mind me asking, what did you charge for the repair and what was the overall repair time?

@LearnPDROnline

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind comment, this repair was actually completed a year or so ago so I do not remember exactly but I believe it was around 4 hours to repair and between £300-400 👍

Tom, I’m asking you ladder use occupation?

@LearnPDROnline

11 ай бұрын

Hi Seth, Sorry I don't understand your question, what do you mean?

Hey sir Which brand of glue do you use ??

@LearnPDROnline

Жыл бұрын

I use a few but the one I use the most is High Strength Clear Glue from BLE Tools - www.bletools.com

Tom how you doing mate, are better now? I’m sorry to hear about your accident, are you back working?…. As you’ve just put this video out I wasn’t sure?….

@LearnPDROnline

Жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, I'm getting better thanks, not back to work for a few more weeks yet as I still have some recovering to do and a whole load of physio but il get there!

I've yet to find a glue that stays on the puller when you tug it

@LearnPDROnline

Күн бұрын

What glue have you tried and what tabs are you using?

Assalamo alykum hello sir what is function of plastic tapdown tip

@LearnPDROnline

2 ай бұрын

I use both plastic and steel knock downs, they have different effects on the metal, usually a plastic or nylon one will give a 'softer' knock, so is great for larger or softer high spots where as a metal one I may use more for small micro highs where I am looking to move as little of the metal as possible with better accuracy, hope that helps

What glue do you use, thanks

@LearnPDROnline

8 ай бұрын

Hi Paul I use a few but my main 'go to' is the clear high strength from BLE Tools - bletools.com/collections/glue/products/100-x-high-strength-clear-glue-sticks

@Paul-ib5xv

8 ай бұрын

@LearnPDROnline Thanks, is it the glue that's more important or the quality of the tabs?

@LearnPDROnline

8 ай бұрын

@Paul-ib5xv great, question... I'd say both to be honest but there are a lot of variables with glue pull repair, getting the temperature right and preparing the panel are probably the most important things to get right for a good pull, I've used loads of different tabs, my favourite are probably Black Plaque's gang green series but there's a ton of good ones, check the glue brand for ideal specifications depending on your climate/environment

@cowcat7436

8 ай бұрын

that glue releases that easy with just a squirt of alcohol? @@LearnPDROnline

How are those tools sticking to the car without damaging the paint?

@LearnPDROnline

11 ай бұрын

We use Glue that is designed specifically for Paintless Dent Removal so it can be safely used on original paint and its released from the panel with a product such as Isopropyl, thanks

@kensmechanicalaffair

11 ай бұрын

@@LearnPDROnline I see, thanks.

Why you Don't use hot box generally?? What the disadvantages??

@LearnPDROnline

11 ай бұрын

I do not have a hot box, I'm fully mobile so its not as easy for me personally to set one up on the go. You do still need access to an area inside the panel to create an earth point but yes a hot box could also help with this type of repair.

How do I get that glue?

@LearnPDROnline

11 ай бұрын

Most PDR tool suppliers around the world stock and supply a variety of glues available to purchase online. I use this one in the UK - bletools.com/collections/glue/products/100-x-high-strength-clear-glue-sticks

How is the stretching being handled? Many and most dents will stretch the metal, so shrinking is needed.

@LearnPDROnline

11 ай бұрын

Great question, of course it varies depending on the damage but the majority of the time the metal is 'displaced' as opposed to 'stretched' so identifying the areas of tension where the displaced metal has moved to and then using the correct techniques to reverse the impact and allowing the metal to 'flow' back to its original form. Often when I am working on stretched metal I use shrinking techniques such as pushing with sharp tips behind the damage to group the metal together, this tightens the panel surrounding the stretch and allows the excess metal to be reworked towards its original position. Another option is to use a tool such as 'The Hot box' to shrink the panel, this is not a tool I use as a mobile repairer but I would recommend checking that out too! Thanks

🍿🥤

@LearnPDROnline

Жыл бұрын

🙏

Tried this on my 2017 Hyundai Elantra. All it did was remove the paint where I applied the glue.

@LearnPDROnline

17 күн бұрын

That sounds like the panel may have been painted before, the only time I have ever had that happen is on panels that have had filler and paintwork carried out, the original paint will not pull away with PDR assuming the correct glue is also used.

Nice job Tom i see you had a accident i send you my love hope everything's ok

@LearnPDROnline

Жыл бұрын

Thanks John, yes I broke my back falling from a ladder but I am recovering well and getting stronger all the time, hope you're doing well

@supermarketsweeps

Жыл бұрын

@@LearnPDROnline Ow S--t really , yes mate all good , been doing some glue pulling i will send you some pictures haven't had time to do any practising so a bit rusty

It’s not a fiat 500 it’s an ABARTH 595

@LearnPDROnline

Ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

I tried it it comes off because the glue comes with the dent remover does not work, what sort of glue are you using, because one pull the the dent remover plastic comes off

@LearnPDROnline

2 ай бұрын

If the glue is coming off without sticking to the panel there are a few things to check, panel preparation, panel temp and how long the glue sets before pulling, different glues also have different affects ie, ones designed for hot or cold or ones designed for light pull vs heavy damage, its good to have a range, I get my glue from www.bletools.com or www.kecotabs.co.uk both are very good quality