$41,000 dent repair on this Rivian?

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  • Опубліковано 3 гру 2024
  • Brand new Rivian transported from North Carolina for me to perform paintless dent removal. The customer was told by the only certified shop near him that the repair would require a bedside replacement which was quoted around $40k. Insurance wanted to TOTAL this vehicle due to the high cost of repair. The customer did his research and ultimately referred to me to perform this repair.
    These vehicle are very difficult to work on due to the limited access to the backside of the damage. We were able to repair the dent using paintless dent removal and maintain the factory parts and finish, as well as prevent a stain on the carfax. We had the vehicle in our possession for 3 days, which is a way better cycle time, than it sitting in a body shop for possibly a month or more.
    This is my 25th year doing paintless dent removal and the extent of damage we can repair now, paired with the new tools, makes us a first repair choice for damage like this. Do your research and find a qualified dent repair shop. Thanks to our customer for trusting us with your vehicle.
    Check me out at www.alloutpdrjax.com
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    Thanks for watching.
    MATT

КОМЕНТАРІ • 6 тис.

  • @davidlong1786
    @davidlong1786 Рік тому +9103

    The reason he got a $41K estimate is because the repair shop didn't want to do it in the first place.

    • @TrevorDyck
      @TrevorDyck Рік тому +753

      Hard to blame them. That's a wild amount of work just to fix a quarter panel.

    • @Rayden440
      @Rayden440 Рік тому +636

      Exactly. When there is too much work, I often price myself out of jobs if the customers seems annoying to deal with (especially needy - wants it done their specific way, shady, looks like they’re not going to be able to pay, etc…). By default, hard and long jobs gets axed as I can bang out easier jobs much quicker and make much more money that way.
      Of course part of the blame is on Rivian for such a consumer unfriendly design.

    • @Wallstreetavarice
      @Wallstreetavarice Рік тому +201

      Lol, what a childish thing to say. He just said he purposely prices himself out of customers budgets when he doesn't want to do a job. Anyone that can choose the jobs they do is doing just fine.

    • @flat6fever680
      @flat6fever680 Рік тому +34

      @@Rayden440 I get that Rayden and my brother is restoring a high end 356 for a customer and we just had this conversation. He said the same thing you did.

    • @Ichabod_Jericho
      @Ichabod_Jericho Рік тому

      @@xploration1437ever ran a business? There are services that are more profitable than others. That’s why McDonald’s sells what sells itself and nothin else.

  • @tbranscom1
    @tbranscom1 Рік тому +1027

    26 years in the collison industry and i am blown away by how well you got that damage out!

    • @itsruf1
      @itsruf1 Рік тому +18

      Yea. There's a reason surgeons go to college. And a reason most street rodders drink beer and bondo/ paint.

    • @scratchoff
      @scratchoff Рік тому

      then u my friend must suck at your job if this blows u away.
      it wasnt even that bad and this guy is a fraud scam aritist if i was the customer im suing.
      i just put the same truck on my CCC1 and added way more than needed to see how much of a scam he did i got it to 15.7 k for WAYYYYY more than was needed so this guy commited fraud

    • @TeaMollie11
      @TeaMollie11 Рік тому +3

      if it was a tiktok it would have the tiktok logo on it lol

    • @andrewmcmillions3138
      @andrewmcmillions3138 Рік тому +6

      Lol kids these days call portrait mode/vertical tik tok style 😂

    • @TheRealSykx
      @TheRealSykx Рік тому

      @@itsruf1 drinking bondo and paint, yum

  • @danielashleybaker
    @danielashleybaker Рік тому +579

    I did PDR every day for 12 years, and I did a lot of big/complicated dents. None of them were near this hard. There were so many dealbreakers with this damage that would stop someone from attempting it. Great job at continuing to refine it to that level of completeness!

    • @GardenGuy1942
      @GardenGuy1942 Рік тому +45

      What on earth takes 12 years to fix one dent?

    • @NoName-tz5ji
      @NoName-tz5ji Рік тому +9

      @@GardenGuy1942😂

    • @2bd-bes
      @2bd-bes Рік тому +4

      Now it made me think twice before buying EV😊😂

    • @NoName-tz5ji
      @NoName-tz5ji Рік тому +4

      @@2bd-bes Yea these electric vehicles will be super expensive to insure if they become popular.

    • @looncraz
      @looncraz Рік тому +32

      @@2bd-bes This has nothing with it being an EV and everything with it being a new automaker using unconventional construction techniques. Rivian will undoubtedly work on repairability issues down the line, just like Tesla has been forced to.

  • @FrankieFlakes
    @FrankieFlakes 10 місяців тому +1095

    I’m glad these guys got it done for only $40,999.98

    • @plopdonker
      @plopdonker 10 місяців тому +42

      come on man, it was $40, 999.97. plus tax.

    • @FrankieFlakes
      @FrankieFlakes 10 місяців тому

      @@plopdonker 😂

    • @desiboyz088
      @desiboyz088 3 місяці тому

      😂😂

    • @BillytheKid213
      @BillytheKid213 3 місяці тому

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @wyrdplae8586
      @wyrdplae8586 23 дні тому

      @@OmniaNihil just the big ol diesel truck taking the car how ever many thousands of miles it took to get there haha.

  • @JerryRigEverything
    @JerryRigEverything Рік тому +3538

    Nice work!

    • @nick_0
      @nick_0 Рік тому +126

      durability test on the rivian?

    • @shahzebnoorani6321
      @shahzebnoorani6321 Рік тому +10

      Hello Zack lol

    • @TwinShards
      @TwinShards Рік тому +28

      The accident this rivians substained caused scratches at lvl6 and deeper grooves at lvl7.
      But Mr Boyette made excellent work and brought it back to lvl0

    • @tylerbaldwin1633
      @tylerbaldwin1633 Рік тому +4

      evs are junk buddy quit making videos about how good they are.

    • @Make-Asylums-Great-Again
      @Make-Asylums-Great-Again Рік тому

      How’s the TDS doing? Is it starting to flare back up since election season approaches?

  • @michaellong2661
    @michaellong2661 Рік тому +454

    Dude, I love the honesty about the imperfections in the end. The thing is, it probably CAN'T be done better. This is seriously impressive top level work but the honesty about it sends it to yet another level.

    • @BorisBidjanSaberi11
      @BorisBidjanSaberi11 Рік тому +6

      Modesty shows a good man. Even though he made this thing immaculate

    • @AwesomeBlackDude
      @AwesomeBlackDude Рік тому +2

      Dude is a legend.

    • @michaellong2661
      @michaellong2661 Рік тому +2

      @@AwesomeBlackDude absolutely.

    • @cleverusernamecl5532
      @cleverusernamecl5532 Рік тому

      2K to ship a car 500 miles?
      lol!

    • @IRLSuperb
      @IRLSuperb Рік тому +4

      @@cleverusernamecl5532better than $41k 😂 and even $7k to pay the man to shape the panel is still better. There was no other option for the Rivian

  • @teardowndan5364
    @teardowndan5364 Рік тому +230

    Didn't think that degree of damage could be hammered out with this degree of success, especially that crease in the tail light corner area. Impressive.

  • @Neopopulist
    @Neopopulist 10 місяців тому +149

    That was legitimately the BEST work I have ever seen done with PDR... I cannot believe how flawless you got that dent out, even in the video where you say there are two spots I cannot even see them. You guys have to be the best in the nation and even possibly the world at this dent removal method.

  • @shaymcquaid
    @shaymcquaid Рік тому +70

    Almost 40 years in aircraft sheet metal and I am blown away at your technique. That's really amazing.

  • @oak6845
    @oak6845 Рік тому +262

    If I didn't see it, there's no way I would have believed it. Incredible work, you guys are real artist. Biggest respect!!!

    • @jimmy_kirk
      @jimmy_kirk Рік тому +15

      They just played the video in reverse; they're actually denting the truck up. 🙃

    • @suibora
      @suibora Рік тому +1

      @@jimmy_kirk 😂

  • @risinbison1106
    @risinbison1106 Рік тому +1552

    That’s not a repair, that’s a work of art.

    • @pibblesnbits
      @pibblesnbits Рік тому +23

      Underrated comment! I had a PDR guy do some work for me in and he came to my house to work on my car. The tools, the technique, the skill, it was just magnificent to watch him work. I was genuinely blown away!!!! These guys work a craft that is both an art and science.

    • @mnotgninnep
      @mnotgninnep Рік тому +4

      Why has this comment not got more upvotes?!

    • @scratchoff
      @scratchoff Рік тому +4

      @@mnotgninnep because it isn't a work of art. It was a simple dent lol. U didn't even need to do what he did he just is a rip off fraud scam artist. Who should be investigated by the insurance company for a labor overwrite.

    • @TheRealSykx
      @TheRealSykx Рік тому +15

      @@scratchoff shoo troll, go post your own video of repairing dents

    • @Cynsham
      @Cynsham Рік тому +5

      @@scratchofftroll somewhere else 😂

  • @Ssidistik
    @Ssidistik 10 місяців тому +936

    Your skill is amazing. NOW TURN YOUR PHONE SIDEWAYS!

    • @plopdonker
      @plopdonker 10 місяців тому +76

      for the love of god, please. how do people not understand how stupid vertical video is?

    • @KrazyKrzysztof
      @KrazyKrzysztof 10 місяців тому +10

      nobody gives a fk

    • @lazerrhino
      @lazerrhino 10 місяців тому +58

      ​@@KrazyKrzysztof based on fact more than 1 person is complaining about it and this comment has 74 likes and counting. People obviously give a fuck my guy lmao

    • @KrazyKrzysztof
      @KrazyKrzysztof 10 місяців тому +7

      74 likes out of 2.1 million views is less than 0.001%@@lazerrhino

    • @Readesu
      @Readesu 10 місяців тому +9

      90 Likes on a comment posted 12 days ago on a video posted 4 months ago.🤡

  • @Kevin-hq5os
    @Kevin-hq5os Рік тому +806

    And now the million dollar question, how much did YOU charge for this beautiful repair?

    • @profitpurpose
      @profitpurpose Рік тому +539

      39 thousand and 99 cents

    • @mikey_mike
      @mikey_mike Рік тому +126

      ​@@profitpurpose$999.01 discount. Not bad. Lol

    • @Piggyanajones36
      @Piggyanajones36 11 місяців тому +39

      i would do it for like 350 lol

    • @chrisbueschel3884
      @chrisbueschel3884 11 місяців тому +63

      Exactly, was it $38,569? Guy did a great job but it would be nice to know the cost just for an “honest” comparison

    • @BloodySoup74
      @BloodySoup74 11 місяців тому

      I'd say 5k would be good​@@chrisbueschel3884

  • @kdh3706
    @kdh3706 Рік тому +215

    Ive owned a body shop for 26 years and been doing body repair for 35 years, I have a PDR guy who comes in for hail repair and sometimes on larger dents that we come behind him and do finish repair and repaint. These guys are impressive, its really an art form, knowing how to do that. Having said that the repair in this video is over the top.

    • @TIME_OUT_FRANK
      @TIME_OUT_FRANK Рік тому +10

      My parents owned a collision shop for almost thirty years and they've had the same paintless dent repair guy
      He also did pinstriping by hand
      Just pure art

    • @daveanderson2316
      @daveanderson2316 Рік тому +3

      Do you really think that this had an estimate for 41K.

    • @kdh3706
      @kdh3706 Рік тому +3

      @@daveanderson2316 it's absolutely possible, I can't say for sure because I've never had one of those in my shop but when they detailed all that had to be done to replace the panel I guess it's possible. It does certainly sound excessive though.

    • @steet2
      @steet2 Рік тому

      given the limited access is it really THAT over the top?

    • @gkhan05
      @gkhan05 Рік тому

      Over the top in a good way or bad way?

  • @Fluterra
    @Fluterra 10 місяців тому +233

    Convinced me to not buy a Rivian. A minor fender bender = $41K to repair?! And don’t think your local “paint less dent removal guy” will be able to fix this. These guys are experts. You’d have to send the car to them.

    • @error_nr-1232
      @error_nr-1232 3 місяці тому +8

      Firstly it's not just a "fender bender". That's a pumpkin sized crater on a part of the wheel arch. And secondly, quotes from the manufacturer are always so high, to get the customer to buy the broken thing new instead (f.e. Apple does the same with their products). You wouldn't need neccesarily a masterclass bodyshop like this, if you're willing to get that piece fixed with filler and a respray for like 90% of the result but for like 5% of the manufacturers quote.

    • @Sinkorswim317
      @Sinkorswim317 3 місяці тому +5

      Great choice! 😅 never ever buy one, they are a nightmare to do literally anything on.

    • @christopherarendt3531
      @christopherarendt3531 3 місяці тому +2

      @@error_nr-1232 5% even seems high lol that’s $2050 to do some body work to one panel !

    • @SNORKYMEDIA
      @SNORKYMEDIA 3 місяці тому +1

      @@christopherarendt3531 how long do you think this took????

    • @vadim6385
      @vadim6385 2 місяці тому +2

      Welcome to the future

  • @jeromes58
    @jeromes58 Рік тому +482

    Wow. I would’ve never believed you could’ve remove that dent. That’s amazing work

    • @jasiahperez9547
      @jasiahperez9547 Рік тому +6

      Not for 41k 😂😂😂

    • @Blubb5000
      @Blubb5000 Рік тому +3

      It's just a dent and not a car that rolled down from a mountain. That would be a case for Mat or Tavarish.

    • @sobeit1927
      @sobeit1927 Рік тому +1

      Superb work .

    • @joeb61
      @joeb61 Рік тому +2

      How many hours did it take from starting to finish?

    • @fonzieog5072
      @fonzieog5072 Рік тому

      @@joeb61two days, easily 16-20 hours worth of work. Shop hourly charge is probably 200 an hour. He charged around 4000+ for that dent

  • @Kenobiu3705
    @Kenobiu3705 Рік тому +320

    I'm a body technician in Australia and this is impressive and has to be the way of the future. Cars are getting harder and harder to repair conventionally and as you said it can be very intrusive and not the best option for the car. We need to rethink how we do things with electric vehicles and different metals being used now its not straight forward anymore. Fantastic job saving that panel, amazing to watch you work.

    • @Mikeexteriorcleaning
      @Mikeexteriorcleaning Рік тому +1

      And how much would you charge in Aus for the same thing?

    • @MMK86
      @MMK86 Рік тому

      @@Mikeexteriorcleaningat least $20,000

    • @ls-33wraith33
      @ls-33wraith33 Рік тому +2

      Totally agree but better get the legal beguiles on the terms and conditions
      It will take on car thats be repainted poorly to throw a curve ball
      Or perhaps that’s something already taken care idk i just know customers sometimes don’t even know the car has been re painted

    • @lamsmiley1944
      @lamsmiley1944 Рік тому

      @@MikeexteriorcleaningI’d do it for $20k, but I no idea what I’m doing.

    • @Nill757
      @Nill757 Рік тому +12

      “Electric vehicles”
      What does that have to do with body work? Could run on cow manure or smart phone batteries, and body is still stamped and painted sheet metal.

  • @coolpix222
    @coolpix222 Рік тому +428

    I went to school for PDR, but found it hard to fix certain situations. The pros make it look easy, but those creases you showed us are super tough. Your work is amazing!

    • @Nate-bd8fg
      @Nate-bd8fg Рік тому

      Yo where does one even go for that? PDR is sick

    • @coolpix222
      @coolpix222 Рік тому +1

      @@Nate-bd8fg Rightlook in San Diego

    • @michaelbrinks8089
      @michaelbrinks8089 11 місяців тому +8

      If they couldn't do PDR I don't understand why they couldn't just pull most the dents out, fill in any spots with an aluminum tig welder, sand smooth & paint 🆚 tearing whole truck apart to replace 3/4 of the trucks body.

    • @hyun1141
      @hyun1141 10 місяців тому

      @@michaelbrinks8089 Many body shops will do that, but these same shops may have difficulty matching the paint of higher end cars

    • @pete_smack
      @pete_smack 10 місяців тому

      @@michaelbrinks8089would still be considerably more expensive welding and sanding and prepping and painting.

  • @Nolen_Sorento
    @Nolen_Sorento 10 місяців тому +5

    Better for environment too. Just plain old skill and will. Love it.

  • @cfldentrepair
    @cfldentrepair Рік тому +102

    Paintless dent repair done on an absolute monumental level. So proud of you, Matt! Way to put us on the map and represent our incredibly valuable industry!!

  • @sworks7124
    @sworks7124 Рік тому +181

    This man is the metal whisperer! I own a R1T and if it ever gets hit I am sending it to Matt! I will post your video on the Rivian forums!

  • @tattooeddragon
    @tattooeddragon Рік тому +134

    I was a body man back in the day when cars were made of steel and you had to have the skill set to actually work the metal back into shape. I’m very happy to see that it’s not a lost art. Great work my friend!

    • @AlexandarHullRichter
      @AlexandarHullRichter Рік тому +9

      Most car bodies are 95% steel today. It's only weird vehicles (like a Range Rover or a Saturn) or vehicles with special performance features (like a Porsche) that have panels that aren't steel, other than the plastic bumpers.

    • @niyablake
      @niyablake Рік тому +2

      @@AlexandarHullRichter what he meant is now you just but replacement panels and paint

    • @AlexandarHullRichter
      @AlexandarHullRichter Рік тому

      @@niyablake I don't see the problem with that if the shop does a good job of duplicating original construction. The repairs can be way better with replacement panels than with repairing original panels, depending on the level of workmanship of the shop, and how structural the repaired areas are. Steel that has been bent repeatedly will be weaker, so more structural unibody parts should be replaced, rather than bent again.

    • @ctuan13
      @ctuan13 Рік тому +3

      @@AlexandarHullRichter I mean, I'd hardly call the F150 weird or unusual, but it has a fully aluminum cab and bed. But I get your point.

    • @alen-commentnazi8774
      @alen-commentnazi8774 Рік тому +3

      I was a body man too but now I value personality more

  • @12mikeg12
    @12mikeg12 10 місяців тому +22

    having spent 10 years fixing damage and another 10 years doing restorations and custom one off fabs I'm certainly qualified to give my opinion of your work... HOLY SHIT, beyond amazing level of skill and patience.

  • @Aznderek67
    @Aznderek67 Рік тому +163

    Amazed how flexible the paint is and didn't chip off

    • @screamingcockatoo
      @screamingcockatoo Рік тому +19

      That's what the hear gun is for.

    • @Offthbadan
      @Offthbadan Рік тому +28

      Today’s automotive paint is far more durable than it used to be. And much more expensive.

    • @screamingcockatoo
      @screamingcockatoo Рік тому

      I know it! I just bought $700 in paint that used to cost me $200!!@@Offthbadan

    • @ThePlantedTankTV
      @ThePlantedTankTV Рік тому +11

      @@Offthbadannot fords 😂

    • @georgewoodland1766
      @georgewoodland1766 Рік тому +2

      Nice work, was the body steel or Aluminum?

  • @myamerica348
    @myamerica348 10 місяців тому +51

    For $41000 id collect the insurance and keep the dent and the money. $41000??? Ridiculous. Almost criminal

    • @Sky-qd2mf
      @Sky-qd2mf 3 місяці тому +28

      Almost criminal? The whole system you live in and every component of our economy is criminal to the core

    • @TheDeathvice187
      @TheDeathvice187 3 місяці тому +1

      @@Sky-qd2mfI take it you aren’t a fan of insurance companies

    • @Sky-qd2mf
      @Sky-qd2mf 3 місяці тому

      @@TheDeathvice187 look into the orgins of usury and who implements it against us to keep us in a constant state of debt slavery.

    • @evgenyzak2035
      @evgenyzak2035 2 місяці тому

      @@Sky-qd2mf don’t be so cynical, it’s pretty good

    • @techfeanology6437
      @techfeanology6437 2 місяці тому

      People in the U.S. are so mentally enslaved, they cannot see how shitty their country is.

  • @Fedgery007
    @Fedgery007 Рік тому +156

    It’s nice to see someone who actually has skills to fix things. It’s so rare nowadays to find anyone who actually has the technical skills and actually cares about doing great work.

  • @andrewgibb8846
    @andrewgibb8846 Рік тому +195

    I don’t think a customer could ask for better than that. Fantastic job guys 👍

  • @kwakaZRX
    @kwakaZRX День тому

    Artistry. Pure artistry. Being able to do this at all is great. Good on you!

  • @Budabaii
    @Budabaii Рік тому +339

    I'm so curious how much the client paid in this scenario.
    You guys do incredible work.

    • @JLange642
      @JLange642 Рік тому +21

      Yes- Just a rough total end cost and if the insurance company paid the total amount would be nice to know. I am betting it was less than 1/5 the cost, if that. Well done!

    • @caseystrong1498
      @caseystrong1498 Рік тому +53

      He said it took two days to do. If you assume a 300 dollar an hour shop rate (probably high but Im not sure body shop rates in Florida) Id guess it cost about 5K

    • @jonathanleonard1152
      @jonathanleonard1152 Рік тому +64

      16 h X $300 = 4,800, a relative bargain. Add in $2,000 each way for transport.

    • @kittydaddy2023
      @kittydaddy2023 Рік тому +23

      $31,000

    • @captainLoknar
      @captainLoknar Рік тому

      wanna bet the insurance only paid half because they're crooks

  • @ljprep6250
    @ljprep6250 Рік тому +30

    i used to wrench at a body shop and can't believe how well that came out. Mega kudos, Matt. You're an artist and those tools you use are truly heavy duty...

  • @Todd66
    @Todd66 Рік тому +73

    That’s not PDR, it’s full blown magic!!! So impressive. Not only the repair, but the time to reach the level of repair. I’m never not blown away by PDR, but damn that Rivian repair is crazy good.

  • @dt-wq7ql
    @dt-wq7ql Рік тому +74

    Ex bodyshop worker Liverpool UK .
    A lot of comments calling this type of repair "Art"
    That's exactly what it is .
    The artist can see the minor flaws & will want to point them out . He strives for perfection .
    These guys are on another level & it's so satisfying to see skills like this in action. All in 2 days !

    • @sqd37l
      @sqd37l Рік тому +2

      it's just "part changers" now

    • @hondofitty
      @hondofitty Рік тому

      stop jackin him off

    • @Ginx-pe4si
      @Ginx-pe4si Рік тому

      Also the technology is way better. They are using glues to pull out the dents instead of rivets or tac welding. Its amazing how it changed in less than 10 years

    • @samc9133
      @samc9133 Рік тому

      Right. I don't think people understand the level of effort and attention to detail this work requires.

  • @alexwhatley1190
    @alexwhatley1190 Рік тому +145

    Absolutely unbelievable! I will never understand how you guys pull this off. Its beautiful. I cannot stress enough how impressive this is!

    • @GVQuadra
      @GVQuadra Рік тому

      Not 41k impressive lol

    • @DoneWithAlgorithmTorture
      @DoneWithAlgorithmTorture Рік тому +1

      ​@@GVQuadrait's a good thing they didn't charge him 41k!

    • @robertenglish3921
      @robertenglish3921 Рік тому +1

      that dent can't be that expensive
      where is my $100000000000000000000 right now

    • @alexwhatley1190
      @alexwhatley1190 Рік тому

      right! 41000$ is kinda stupid but the level of expertise to even get it close to straight without body work and repainting is fucking insane. This is pure wizardry.
      I own the "best" body shop in my home town and I'm honestly ready to shut the doors after watching this. Its fucking bananas! @@robertenglish3921

  • @mikeperry2814
    @mikeperry2814 Рік тому +104

    I've been doing PDR for 16 years and I would not have even thought about trying to fix that! Massively well done!!

    • @Fedgery007
      @Fedgery007 Рік тому +8

      Sounds like you should increase your skill set! Learn how to do this and get rich

    • @mikeperry2814
      @mikeperry2814 Рік тому

      AT 62 it's a little hard to sometimes have the strength and sharpness of eyesight!@@Fedgery007

    • @greenscreen1060
      @greenscreen1060 Рік тому

      @@Fedgery007yeah, I mean why not try? What’s the worst that can happen? He dents it more and has to go the conventional way like they previously had planned on doing?

    • @robinsheldon899
      @robinsheldon899 Рік тому +2

      Good for you on being open and realistic.

  • @Pingstein11
    @Pingstein11 Місяць тому +1

    A really good PDR guy is worth his weight in gold. I know this personally. Great work!

  • @brycedaugherty9211
    @brycedaugherty9211 Рік тому +85

    That was some incredible work. I have seen paintless dent removal but you guys are straight up pros. Got to be up there with the best of the best

  • @JH-lc8xd
    @JH-lc8xd Рік тому +79

    glad to see there are still some honest people out there that have the get it done attitude to help people out

    • @dsp4392
      @dsp4392 Рік тому +2

      I mean, this was probably still a $3K+ job. For a dent. The problem here is that modern cars are built like smartphones. If the manufacturers could attach all the parts with adhesives they would.

    • @Balla1309able
      @Balla1309able Рік тому

      @@dsp4392this comment hits the nail spot on greedy corporations

  • @am01013
    @am01013 Рік тому +24

    Super cool! But also insane that the truck is built in such a way that it's so incredibly difficult to repair

  • @sk88boarding
    @sk88boarding 10 місяців тому

    Incredible i was doubting the whole way till the end of the video, this is art at this point, thanks for the free entertainment

  • @Hybris51129
    @Hybris51129 Рік тому +82

    This really does highlight that the design of some vehicles like the Rivian goes a long way to determining if they can be fixed at all. Amazing that you were able to pull this off.

    • @jessem8928
      @jessem8928 Рік тому +18

      This will cause insurance premiums on Rivians to go up.

    • @alainmulaire9471
      @alainmulaire9471 Рік тому +14

      I'm liking my 20 year old Pilot a lot more every day,...

    • @sergeantbigmac
      @sergeantbigmac Рік тому +3

      @@alainmulaire9471 Same deal with my Honda Element. It looked kinda goofy back in the day when they were new, but 2 decades on they look better. And the big bumpers and wide doors/open space makes for one of the most practical vehicles ever. Dents and scratches just add to the utility aesthetic.

    • @JungleLoveOeOeO
      @JungleLoveOeOeO Рік тому +5

      Terrible design

    • @ptech88
      @ptech88 Рік тому +1

      I call bs. No way $41000. This is just price gouging because they are new

  • @sirphartikus
    @sirphartikus Рік тому +28

    If this were me, you’d have earned a customer for life. Great work! I’m completely blown away!

    • @mattadams7922
      @mattadams7922 Рік тому +6

      I'm concerned that you dent cars enough to need a lifelong dent repair guy 😂

    • @wouterhoogers2615
      @wouterhoogers2615 Рік тому

      I just never have dented my car and it would be my best advice ;)

    • @strobi0001
      @strobi0001 Рік тому

      You should drive better if you can just say that

  • @elihernandez330
    @elihernandez330 Рік тому +115

    I'm always amazed by how the paint doesn't crack or break off.

    • @dsmbilly3690
      @dsmbilly3690 Рік тому +24

      It often does, but these people rarely show the paint failures.

    • @elihernandez330
      @elihernandez330 Рік тому +8

      @@dsmbilly3690 ah that could be the reason. They only show what's successful.

    • @austinpowers1999
      @austinpowers1999 Рік тому

      How much was the repair cost?

    • @paulchristenson5256
      @paulchristenson5256 Рік тому +7

      Paint today is not like it was years ago or this technique would not work.

    • @Offthbadan
      @Offthbadan Рік тому +5

      @@paulchristenson5256Yeah back in the 70s and 80s that paint would have flaked off and exposed area would have had at least surface rust.

  • @Notofu4u246
    @Notofu4u246 23 дні тому +1

    I'm shook at those results. It's basically flawless.

  • @JustaRegularjoe
    @JustaRegularjoe Рік тому +20

    Gotta love a man who has perfected his craft over many years. Excellent job brother!!

  • @JoeyLovesTrains
    @JoeyLovesTrains Рік тому +24

    2:21 was always amazed at how few panel gaps the rivian had. And I understand now that it is in fact a pain and comes at quite the cost.

    • @noseboop4354
      @noseboop4354 Рік тому +1

      Yup, this truck is closer to an iPhone than a Blackberry. Something that looks pretty vs something actually designed to do work.

    • @TheRealSykx
      @TheRealSykx Рік тому

      @@noseboop4354 problem is the engineers got lost in the lightness and aerodynamics and didn't consider repairs

  • @neil12011
    @neil12011 Рік тому +9

    I would never have believed this could be done. Outstanding work sir.

  • @vinnycuomo8956
    @vinnycuomo8956 Місяць тому +1

    Your not a technician your a magician I can’t believe you fixed that that is crazy the skill ,time , technique needed is I can’t even say cause I don’t know but wow great job super job awesome job and 2dozen other words I can’t think of

  • @drdentrepair5530
    @drdentrepair5530 Рік тому +149

    Hi Matt, this is an absolutely amazing repair.......an incredible amount of skill. Well done my friend

    • @mattboyette4375
      @mattboyette4375  Рік тому +7

      Wow, thanks!

    • @TheXJRMAN
      @TheXJRMAN Рік тому +5

      To do that in 2 days, staggered sat here!

    • @heyaisdabomb
      @heyaisdabomb Рік тому +3

      @@mattboyette4375 Really curious the cost of this repair, given the traditional methods cost, and how hard this was and level of skill involved.

    • @glidercoach
      @glidercoach Рік тому

      @@heyaisdabomb
      Me too. 2 days of work. 16 hours at how much per hour?

  • @schrodingerscat1863
    @schrodingerscat1863 Рік тому +19

    Hands down the best PDR I have seen, the damage was bad with crease in the metal running through it and wouldn't normally be a candidate for PDR so the perfect results just show the very high level of skill you have.

  • @davidhunternyc1
    @davidhunternyc1 10 місяців тому +12

    Wow, my brother owns a dentless paint repair business in So Cal. I've seen a lot of his work. Your work, however, is at another level. You care.

  • @yetanotherjohn
    @yetanotherjohn Місяць тому +2

    Thanks for hepping me to this. I'll avoid Rivian like the plague!

  • @jotacalvo
    @jotacalvo Рік тому +22

    Amazing. I had my own PDR business for close to 10 years in Jax FL. I did some stuff that I honestly surprised myself with. But there’s no way I would have attempted this one. In fact, I wouldn’t have thought it possible. Yeah I can see some spots that were unfixable in this dent, but I’m honestly in awe that you got it that close. The top edge and the edge against the tailgate would have been absolute deal breakers. Never thought it could’ve gotten even that close.
    Excellent job! 👍

  • @ChadGlassify
    @ChadGlassify Рік тому +17

    This is astounding; an art form. My top respects to you and your shop.

  • @sin_mintz8299
    @sin_mintz8299 Рік тому +39

    Great job guys. I just can't help but think that now that Rivian has for sure seen this they will get rid of that access point to keep future repairs even harder. You guys are great and keep up the AMAZING work.

    • @VestedUTuber
      @VestedUTuber Рік тому +8

      Rivian being a smaller company and right-to-repair being such a big deal, I'm not sure they'd be willing to take the PR hit. That's definitely a move TESLA would do, though.

  • @nkubitz1981
    @nkubitz1981 Місяць тому

    As a one man autobody shop owner (Nate’s Custom & Detail) I’ll say SUPER IMPRESSIVE! Very very good job sir

  • @TheAnonymous1one
    @TheAnonymous1one Рік тому +28

    $41k lets just be honest that is a bs quote from that shop. That means these trucks would be totaled easily. But great job on the repair!

    • @steveherr450
      @steveherr450 Рік тому +4

      this is the third rivian I have seen that had minor rearend damage but the quotes to fix them were over $40,000. panel to fix this is $14,000 all by itself and then you still have to almost take it all apart. as the video said, it is all 1 piece construction so you need to pull the windows and everything out,repaint to match and put it all back together again. at shop rate that isn't cheap.
      When that cybertruck comes out it will be the same way. cheap to make it in a gigapress all in one piece but it will not be cheap to fix after a minor fender bender.

    • @BadWolf762
      @BadWolf762 Рік тому +1

      @@steveherr450 Hold my beer while I grab my stud gun...............

    • @bobufo5729
      @bobufo5729 Рік тому

      Yeah it is totaled . You have to be a dumbass to buy a rivian

    • @crash9632
      @crash9632 Рік тому

      No way in hell the quote was a 4th of that. It's 100% clickbait

    • @bobufo5729
      @bobufo5729 Рік тому

      @@crash9632 it literally is a accurate quote from a body shop. It’s a we don’t want to do it quote but the reality is nobody wants to do it. Same thing happened with the bmw i3 . You might be able to find a cheaper quote but it’s still gonna be 30k. The panel itself is 14k numb nuts . 1/4th of 41k is $10,250; that is less than the parts omega lul.

  • @albertofranco6122
    @albertofranco6122 Рік тому +58

    Honesty, and transparency is awesome from shops and hard workers like this. I hope yall get more business and success, great job gentlemen.

    • @guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248
      @guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248 10 місяців тому +6

      So honest (and transparent) that they didn't bother to give us the cost of their service for this.

    • @lihp2497
      @lihp2497 10 місяців тому

      @@guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248 let them make their bag haha

  • @mattbanks7560
    @mattbanks7560 Рік тому +24

    I'm usually not a fan of YT's algorithm and the videos it suggests for me, but this time, it absolutely got one right. I'd never heard of you before this clip popped up. All I can say is I'm VERY impressed. Fantastic work getting that repair basically perfect.

  • @jackpalczynski7884
    @jackpalczynski7884 24 дні тому +1

    That transport driver must be a former Cannonball competitor. 500 miles in 6 hours is an average of 83 MPH. Really nice work on this. I'm sure the guy saved a boatload of money.

  • @mike9657
    @mike9657 Рік тому +7

    I am amazed at the quality of that repair! You guys have some talent ...and patience.

  • @taylorb2783
    @taylorb2783 Рік тому +79

    No final repair price provided, thumbs down 👎🏼 5:58

    • @Mr.Lambert777
      @Mr.Lambert777 2 місяці тому +1

      But the looks of the work they probably just saved him about a $1000 from what the local Bodyshop want it.

    • @amalfi460
      @amalfi460 Місяць тому +1

      Must have be 39,999

    • @mofomoco
      @mofomoco 3 дні тому +3

      Shipping both ways probably $2000. 2 days labor in the shop, i would guess maybe 2 guys by the video...32 hrs labor x $200/hr is $6400 for a total of probably around $8400. Better than $40,000 to get a hacked up truck back

  • @mikesharp4033
    @mikesharp4033 10 місяців тому +22

    You, Sir, have skill somewhere between Genius and Wizard. Not a repair, it is magic. I am in awe of your skill.

  • @brianklamer3328
    @brianklamer3328 10 місяців тому

    You are the best at paintless dent removal! An outstanding job.

  • @vincenzovieri3743
    @vincenzovieri3743 Рік тому +7

    As an art art historian and graphic designer and can easily say you did a work of art. This is beautiful and the the truck is really cool.

  • @Deano_77
    @Deano_77 10 місяців тому +19

    Seen a lot of impressive things on UA-cam over the years.. Your repair is right up there with the best of them.

  • @szaw4452
    @szaw4452 Рік тому +9

    That's unreal. I am truly shocked by this work to such a high level. Amazing

  • @ICD11
    @ICD11 7 місяців тому

    I’m a bit late to this video but I always appreciate when someone has mastered their craft like this man. Absolutely insane that he got that dent out. He said he’s done this for 25 years so that means he’s done it for the exact amount of time I’ve been alive. Amazing work!

  • @bajaboy27
    @bajaboy27 10 місяців тому +1

    Body shops are out of control, I just paid $5,500 to fix a small dent and a rear bumper on a mini Cooper. They charged like 36hrs of work. On a job I know I can get it fix in less than half the time for less than half the price.

  • @thadlabrie9627
    @thadlabrie9627 Рік тому +7

    Impressive work guys. I see the amount of technique and finesse that goes into this specialty of repair is quite high.

  • @s.porter8646
    @s.porter8646 Рік тому +7

    Never seen a non invasive repair this amazing

  • @1st_track_dents
    @1st_track_dents Рік тому +14

    Amazing save Matt! You have to have serious focus on repairs like this as they can start to look much worse before they finally start looking better and it takes a huge amount of confidence and belief to see it through and you did that perfectly, great job! 👊😉

  • @_Junkers
    @_Junkers 10 місяців тому +1

    I dont know how you control the steel that well. I would've thought the metal would be stressed to the point where it would not return to its original form

  • @XcessCapital
    @XcessCapital Рік тому +15

    Great Job Matt! Really pushing the limits with what can be done with PDR.

  • @GSP-76
    @GSP-76 Рік тому +5

    Wow, I randomly came across this video and am blown away with the level of work done here.

  • @Gasoline4ever
    @Gasoline4ever Рік тому +8

    Awesome explanation of how complicated this job would have been for 41 grand. Your work and end result doing it your way is a much better way then ripping the whole truck apart.

  • @tylerlake9712
    @tylerlake9712 7 місяців тому +1

    I’m glad you said how much it would cost the other shop and not how much y’all charged. It looks really really good though

  • @cherylrleigh1912
    @cherylrleigh1912 Рік тому +7

    The work done is truly spectacular; I'm not privy to the exact cost, but whatever he paid was unquestionably worth every single cent.

  • @fernandoavila1410
    @fernandoavila1410 Рік тому +7

    It’s insane how you guys managed to get out all those ripples and tiny divots. I’m a believer of paint less dent repair.

  • @Station2Station-du2gh
    @Station2Station-du2gh Рік тому +4

    Im amazed that you were able to handle the metal that was knotted or kinked. And a significant amount of the metal was undoubtedly stretched in some places. Amazing.

  • @lukeclifton4392
    @lukeclifton4392 2 місяці тому

    Magnificent👏… that is skill beyond just the tools. An artistry of geometry, perspective and “reverse engineering”.

  • @johntrussell7228
    @johntrussell7228 Рік тому +7

    You guys did absolutely amazing work. Seriously, you are dent wizards.

  • @jeffv3296
    @jeffv3296 Рік тому +37

    Beautiful work. Can you mention how much you charged for the work? I think it would be awesome to compare the $41k that was quoted somewhere else to what you ended up charging.

    • @_ian69
      @_ian69 Рік тому +28

      He charged 40k

    • @ibberman
      @ibberman Рік тому

      @@_ian69 So why ship it 500 miles?

    • @WowCreativeUsername
      @WowCreativeUsername Рік тому +13

      @@ibberman It's a joke

    • @u3962521
      @u3962521 Рік тому +9

      He said took 2 days full time. At say 250/hr x16 hours under 5k repair. Thats what a brain surgeon makes per hour.

    • @FJDPerformance
      @FJDPerformance Рік тому

      ​@@u3962521brain surgeon makes 250/hr or 5k/hr? Need some clarification so i know if i need to rethink my life decisions

  • @precisionxt
    @precisionxt Рік тому +11

    This is amazing. I’m surprised all that work leaves the paint unscathed. Great job!

  • @seeitfrommyhouse5816
    @seeitfrommyhouse5816 10 місяців тому

    The skill & talent of this repair is absolutely incredible

  • @KingdomEvangelism
    @KingdomEvangelism Рік тому +8

    Hat’s off to these guys. Great job and well done.

  • @JustinCrediblename
    @JustinCrediblename Рік тому +67

    you're going to be getting a lot more business if you keep this up

  • @HeyEllwood
    @HeyEllwood Рік тому +11

    Will 100% drive to you if I ever need PDR. Incredible.

  • @gregdrmax
    @gregdrmax 10 місяців тому +1

    In your description you don't mention what your repair price was. Thx for the vid

  • @jmanlevan
    @jmanlevan Рік тому +18

    That’s pretty amazing! My question is: is the paint in that area now compromised over time and prone to separating and chipping now that the panel has been dented and then manipulated?

    • @mnotgninnep
      @mnotgninnep Рік тому +12

      Even if it was, it’s still preferable to have that little patch resprayed in future than the whole mess of work that would have had to be done with tearing the vehicle apart with the other shop.

    • @startingtech3900
      @startingtech3900 Рік тому

      No

    • @jasonmorgan661
      @jasonmorgan661 Рік тому +4

      I looked the panel up and its $1900😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅. The videos real but the price is bullshit

    • @Vikingwerk
      @Vikingwerk Рік тому +9

      @@jasonmorgan661 it’s not the parts, its the labor, he listed all the dumb things it takes to change that body panel (remove front and rear windshields, battery pack, etc).
      This truck is poorly designed for repairability.

    • @Lucianrider
      @Lucianrider Рік тому +4

      Why can’t they just buy the panel and cut the dented section out and replace it with the piece needed from the new panel?

  • @sunglee2048
    @sunglee2048 Рік тому +8

    You and your staff are true artists! The amount of patience and level of professionalism in this detail was impressive to watch.

  • @randymc61
    @randymc61 Рік тому +63

    When I first read this was going to cost between $3k & $7k for 2 days work, my first thought was that's still a ripoff. But then I saw the detailed photos of the damage, and the skill that it took. I'm impressed. I could enjoy sitting in your shop with a 6-pack watching you guys work, lol.

    • @ashurean
      @ashurean Рік тому +8

      You start the video thinking 41k is way too much, and walk away thinking 3-7k might almost not be enough. The guy just has so much expertise and got it looking like new.

    • @chillmegachill
      @chillmegachill Рік тому +7

      @humbertovargas1211 In America, we actually pay people a living wage.
      Sorry that wherever you're from, you pay slave wages

    • @DPLS77
      @DPLS77 Рік тому +4

      @humbertovargas1211 takes incredible skill to pull metal like that without completely fucking up the entire thing

    • @DaelinTV
      @DaelinTV Рік тому +10

      @@chillmegachillvarious sources suggest 60% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, which is the equivalent of being a slave, only someone that’s excessively wealthy would consider spending that much money on fixing a bumper. It’s like the equivalent of paying an artist just because you like their work.

    • @InfiniteRhombus
      @InfiniteRhombus Рік тому +9

      @humbertovargas1211 for real, everyones acting like its brain surgery, there is no circumstance where paying that much for a dent repair would seem like a good idea

  • @AnubisTheSonOfRa
    @AnubisTheSonOfRa 10 місяців тому

    Enough people have praised your work and I have utmost respect for it no doubt about that, but I would like to point out and criticise the state of manufacturing in today’s world. So much talk of protecting the environment but you do the exact opposite. I just can’t comprehend the need to make a car so hard to repair, but thank god for people like you with exceptional skillset, dedication and intrepidity.

  • @joshmoody9994
    @joshmoody9994 Рік тому +4

    You guys are absolutely awesome! Great to see real professionals at work.

  • @RustOnWheels
    @RustOnWheels Рік тому +13

    Absolutely AMAZING work and that before and after, those small imperfections would not worry me in a bit. Knocked it out of the park!

  • @Soh90
    @Soh90 Рік тому +7

    This needs to go viral. I don’t know how much money this makes you, but whatever it is, it’s not enough. You guys are magicians.

  • @donhill1825
    @donhill1825 10 місяців тому

    That really is amazing. To the layman's eye, a repair this good on something that damaged doesn't even seem possible.

  • @ClassicSteelRC
    @ClassicSteelRC Рік тому +4

    Unbelievably amazing talent! You're a true artist in your repair process!

  • @RexAuto1
    @RexAuto1 Рік тому +22

    So the big question is, how much did he save. Awesome work! Mind blowing actually

    • @BoneStack117
      @BoneStack117 10 місяців тому

      Seems like around $4,000 to $8,000 is probably what they charged

  • @TheRange7
    @TheRange7 Рік тому +8

    Matt, you might now become the country's leading Rivian body shop. That repair job you did was spectacular. I didn't see the so called flaws you mentioned at all. Great job sir.

  • @davewallace9048
    @davewallace9048 Рік тому +4

    I’d much rather have exactly what you did rather than have any paint work done ..you did an excellent job!!