Hi all, an interesting one today which gives you an insight into the many questions that run through my mind when I’m deciding what method to use when approaching different types of damage. Hope you enjoy!

@brettbrown1762

3 жыл бұрын

Do you do courses id love to learn how to do this as a job always wanted to bw my own boss

@1st_track_dents

3 жыл бұрын

@@brettbrown1762 Hi Brett, Unfortunately I don't run any courses.

@joshuang1128

2 жыл бұрын

@@1st_track_dents awesome videos though, your explanations are so clear and accent is easy to understand

@1st_track_dents

2 жыл бұрын

@@joshuang1128 Thanks Joshua, really appreciate your feedback 👍

You are so generous with your knowledge, and your editing skills are great! Keep it up!! :)

@1st_track_dents

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I have quite a few videos coming your way:-)

@HardikPatel-re9wz

3 жыл бұрын

@@1st_track_dents more content , atleast one video per week. constant video is manta of success on the youtube.

@1st_track_dents

3 жыл бұрын

@@HardikPatel-re9wz Yes I agree, but doing the day job and having a family doesn't give me the hours I need to put out these videos. 👍

I love these vlogs, by far the best channel to help you learn the PDR process properly. Thanks for sharing your depth of knowledge to all us newbies!

Always enjoy your Chanel...........I think your the best on KZread Thanks again

Outstanding as usual. Master you are. Best I've seen.

Excellent video, very well organized showing differences between technics approaching, and breaking it down with very details. Cheers from Brazil.

You are like a magician! You make dents disappear. Amazing really.

I like your films. Im totally obsessed with this PDR content.

What can I say mate it never gets old as usual great work , looking forward to seeing the next one 👍

great job ,lovely precision.PROFESSIONAL

Had to watch this one again, this was an outstanding video.

What can I tell ya? You answered the very question I had. It's worth the time to pull away the trimming, accessing the problem area, and pushing it out. Huge high five to ya. Thanks again!

I don't know whether to call this magic or artistry, but it impresses the heck out of me!

You rock 1st Track, thanks tons for sharing!

Very much appreciate your content, the way you brake everything down is very helpful thank you

He makes it look easy , as a collision tech who’s tried learning this skill. It’s far from as quick an easy as he makes it appear.

Thank you for your hard, fantastic work. And generous knowledge

As always outstanding skills!

English quality ! Thanks for the detailed description ! Your videos are always motivating.

@1st_track_dents

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Without a doubt one of the most intelligent, informative and well laid out and illustrated series on the net on this topic, sir you are outstanding! May I ask for you in future casts to distinguish the pros/cons between cold and hot glue?

Brilliant job 👍🏻

Good work, great production

@1st_track_dents

2 жыл бұрын

Many Thanks 👍

I love your skill man, its awesome. Keep it on...

Absolutely amazing!

Hi Jake, superb as always!

@1st_track_dents

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin, getting back into the swing of things again!

Amazing editing 👍👍👍

@1st_track_dents

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zan, as you know yourself when you're making your great videos it takes a lot of time to do, but it can be very enjoyable! 😎

Amazing work!

Much respect... you are very talented man. I could employ you full time with the places my wife chooses to park.

@1st_track_dents

3 жыл бұрын

😂🤣😂

Good afternoon Jake, beautiful work as usual. Looks flawless. You take care and stay healthy. Good luck.

@1st_track_dents

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, hope you're well 😎

Superb job.... well done

Truly amazing job

Good tradesman always make it look easy , very good !

Wow, im genuinely dumbfounded..! Great video, fantastic skill!

@1st_track_dents

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great work!

You're back at work! 🙂

another awesome video jake,hope your well :)

@1st_track_dents

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy, I'm all good thanks, hope you are too 👍

Amazing work

Thank you Jake for the video AND the pictures from underneath.

@1st_track_dents

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I made a bit more effort on this one to show you what was going on on the underside, this was some of the best access I have had for a while, really makes the dent easier to manipulate, all the best 👍

Great fun to watch

Nice to have you back. I watched a PDR guy trying to repair a dent in a similar position that some one else had tried to fix. It wasn't going well. I suggested they put a GB sticker over it. They thought it wouldn't be a bad idea. You can have that tip for free. Love the content and great video production.

@1st_track_dents

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Glenn, yes I remember those GB stickers on cars, it must stand for 'Great Bodge!" 😂🤣😂

Very good job. Super master 👍🏻

Cracking work. 👏

Really Love your Presentation style. Wish there were more like yourself in The States. You remind me quite a lot, of my Tinter. He’s a 3M Master Tinter, and there is simply no substitute for Finesse ! Thanks

@1st_track_dents

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I really enjoy doing these videos!

Amazing job!!! With all important information!! 👌👌😊😊👍👍💪💪🙏🙏

@1st_track_dents

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You 👍

Very nice work

Amazing love this channel

Great job!

I've got dents on my roof where a roof rack was used is it possible to get them removed and how would you suggest it was done cheers great video again buddy Rob

Awesome. Thanks for sharing 👍

Good job mate

Another lovely, clean job fella...! Hoping to embark on a new career in PDR myself, when I retire from the fire service! Excellent explanation of your train of thought with regards to the methods you chose to use.

@1st_track_dents

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, good luck on your PDR journey!

@stedlocks

3 жыл бұрын

@@1st_track_dents ha! Thanks, but its not begun yet!👍😂

You Sir are a Master

Great Video very informative ,one question where to get the big umbrella i have one but its only +- 1.5 m wide and your one is a nice span to protect against sun and rain, Keep up the good work and the videos

Great job buddy

@1st_track_dents

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Excelente job. .

Thanks! Great vid and know-how. Results speak for themselves. (Can’t imagine who would thumbs-down this).

@1st_track_dents

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Tony!

Phenomenal job, thank you. Gonna attempt mine today, wish me luck! Subscribed 🙏

@1st_track_dents

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, best of luck!

i m glad to youtube algorithm that i found u ! u should keep making video , you have great potential . i m mech engg , find ur explanation so much intresting ✨🙏.

@HardikPatel-re9wz

3 жыл бұрын

keep ur self motivated , u r smart ( i have seen ur protective shield video ) , u r going to make great videos , if you know much more about car then car flip with great explanation like this i see million subscribers on ur channel.

@1st_track_dents

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, for taking an interest!

Nice job! Looked good, I prefer to push also instead of glue if you can access it. U made it look easy!

@1st_track_dents

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aaron, yes I always feel more comfortable with pushing as it gives you more control and there is less risk of damaging the paint, although there are some amazing sticky glues on the market, but I don't think any of them would have been strong enough to touch this dent 👍

Great working

i always had to go for the quickest option as trade in the southwest was constricted where they dont want to pay the money, yet they expected miracles alot of the time. other parts of the world charge bodyshop prices for the same paintless repair yet saving time and there car dont get respray issues very good channel i done it for 22 yrs

@1st_track_dents

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes I know, trade never want to pay the money, that's why I only do retail now, wasted too many years rushing around doing trade work smashing my body to bits for pennies. Thanks for watching 👍👍

Great tutorial

@1st_track_dents

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You 👍

Great job and great video. How much does a repair like that generally cost?

I would be interested in the tools brand and type you use. Great vids keep up the good work

Fantastic work as always I am just starting doing pdr work any good tips?

love watching you make these dents disappear , but always wonder .... how much does it cost for your time and expertise , any chance of now and again letting us know what it costs ? cheers , jim

Both are best when you are there👌

@1st_track_dents

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

I also do this job at Volkswagen Argentina. I watch all your videos. excellent work and hug from Argentina.

@1st_track_dents

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Valle Diaz, I hope the job gives you as much satisfaction as i get from it, I am sure your work is top quality 👍

@vallediaz4975

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed my work is of high quality. I have been working at Volkswagen for 15 years. Unfortunately I was alwayls afraid to start my own workshop. For fear of failure.when I watch your videos, your tools and your talent, I really enjoy it. I send you hug! From a distance.

Nice work ! As always. I have 2 small acorn dings on my hood, 3 small acorn dings on my roof, and 1 door ding on each door from neighbors. I've watched a lot of PDR videos especially from your channel and it makes me want to buy myself a kit to give it a try. My car is a Subaru Forester 2017 and am very hesitant to do it. Too bad all the dings are from nature and knuckleheads.

@1st_track_dents

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Subaru panels can be a bit of a challenge, so be very careful!

Done a cracking job on that

@1st_track_dents

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard!

Great work Jake. You are a master. Quick question - are there any official or unofficial sources/databases to find out how the internal access might look for each model - or are you just reliant on personal experience and/or just stripping the panel trims and seeing what you find?

@1st_track_dents

3 жыл бұрын

Just personal experience really, most manufacturers use the same systems on most of their models, so you can kind of guess how newer models come apart:-)

Excellent repair . Where did you got the doble bend tool

You are just awesome. Thanks a lot

How long and how much heat should be applied to the affected area with the gun?

Hello! You make great videos, I am going to try it out myself :) How much time is needed for some repairs? Cheers!

Apreciable Señor, le estoy inmensamente agradecido por los videos que pone a nuestra disposición. Con ellos aprendo a realizar trabajos de PDR. También le agradezco que sus videos tienen muy buena traducción en el idioma español. envío a usted mi agradecimiento y bendiciones para todos los suyos. Saludos afectuosos desde México.

@1st_track_dents

3 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias por tu comentario. Intento traducir todos mis videos para que nadie se sienta excluido. Me alegro de que mis videos sean útiles, ¡todo lo mejor para ti! 😉👍

great result! Have you had any experience working on mk5 generation of Jetta? I have 3 dents on driver's side rear quarter panel and wonder if it's possible to access behind the panel from somewhere. I've given some pulls but I could really use some push too.

@1st_track_dents

3 жыл бұрын

You would need to remove the inner trims:-)

Fantastic clean repair as normal, Love the explanation and showing tools choice, Can you advise where you get the plastic bullet tip for pushing please, I have not been able to get them Thank you

@1st_track_dents

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy, the plastic bullet tip I use is from my Edgy tools knockdown. In the UK TDN and PDR Pro Tools have a selection of quite a few tips including plastic bullet tips here: www.pdrprotools.co.uk/screw-tips-threads-c-28.html tdntools.com/collections/tips

I thought you'd go with the push over the glue Jake, excellent result as ever mate.

@1st_track_dents

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes I much prefer the control of a push 👍

Your video production is almost as great as your dent reduction!

@1st_track_dents

3 күн бұрын

Thank you!😉

wow. impressive. I've been glue pulling one for a few sessions and got about 80% of it out on my Subaru. Same kind of injury. I am thinging of your method here.

@1st_track_dents

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes glue pulling is great but sometimes you can waste hours when a 10 minute push from behind will do the job 👍

@EdWeibe

Жыл бұрын

@@1st_track_dents I'm gonna look for access. thanks for your response.

Only 4 minutes in, but I think you definitely made the right choice. I’d definitely want to access the dent even if I started with a little glue pull first. A couple of aggressive or misplaced taps on the crown or around the body line and it won’t be as clean without a sharp tip picking at them. Basically to glue pull that dent and finish it, it would take too much time being so careful with every tap. Might as well at least find a way to slide something to it.

@1st_track_dents

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, It was quite tight to push up so glue pulling would have really struggled. Glue can be great, but yes it can take so long to do. I've spent an hour before trying to pull a dent with glue making slow progress, only then to find out that I did have access behind after all, then I push it up in about 5 minutes!

Thanks a lot for your great Video!👍👍👍🇩🇪

@1st_track_dents

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍

So are plastic tipped tools the standard today? I've been watching PDR stuff for years and people always used just rounded metal tools to push out dents before.

im american but this guy is so good guys!

Wow amazing

Hello! I would like to know where you bought your dent bars and tips from (for example a site where I can find them as I live abroad). Thank you!

I have the same dent on my car that is going to be repaired today. I was told that the result should be around 80% of perfection. It's a sin to be so far from you!!!!! Your great job is what I mean for perfection and great professionalism!!!

@1st_track_dents

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, hopefully it will come out 100% or close to. Sometimes on a tricky dent I won't promise 100% but most of the time I manage to achieve it, it's called under promise and over deliver! Good luck with it 🤞

@stefanonovelli9810

2 жыл бұрын

@@1st_track_dents hey just called me on the phone: they told me that the paint has been removed, literally "the paint is left in his hand". It means that instead of working with the levers like you do, they worked faster with pad and glue. And of course it's more beneficial to them because in the end the job will cost me triple and they'll work half the time. And I'm sure the end result will never be comparable to one of your repairs done without repainting. I imagined it would end like this. Anyway, good job and congratulations again for your interventions which are miraculous

@1st_track_dents

2 жыл бұрын

@@stefanonovelli9810 That's a shame, maybe the panel has been painted before, maybe that's why the paint came off. Without seeing it I can't really comment. Hopefully the repair will still come out ok. Thanks again for your kind words, I really appreciate it. 👍

Awesome! Does this gentleman have any videos where he ONLY glue pulls on a light like this? I'm not very trim removal savvy :\.

You're Amazing! Where can I find your method in Italy?

Trabalho profissional, ótimo forma de explicação, sei que seria pedir muito, mas poderia ter legendas em português, já tem admiradores do seu trabalho aqui no Brasil!

@1st_track_dents

3 жыл бұрын

Obrigado, você pode entrar nas configurações e usar a opção 'Traduzir automaticamente'. Isso deve funcionar👍

what´s the temperature you are using to heat up the paint? thx

You didn’t fool any of your regular viewers … we knew you would push.

awesome!

Love it. Skill..

You are a great teacher. Thank you very much. If your videos had a Spanish translation you would surely have millions of fingers up. (like)

Thanks from algeria

Professionel 👏👏👏

Mano parabéns o trabalho ficou exelente

@1st_track_dents

3 жыл бұрын

Obrigado!

I imagine my story is rather common. New vehicle that gets its first minor dent. Someone mentions PDR as a less expensive method for a resolve so you search the subject. Before you know it your ordering basic PDR tools and excited to scratch that DIY itch. The dent in this videos is exactly what I have to work with other than different make / model of vehicle. Between PDR tools , body panel bought to practice on and hours attending the University of KZread ... I could have paid to have a professional perform the repair many times over for less out of pocket. I curse that DIY Virus that causes this behavior but thank goodness for videos like this to help the learning process. Your efforts are appreciated.... Any chance you will be making a "The fun of cleaning up DIY repair attempts performed by customers" ??