I just wanted to offer my thanks to you and your videos! I watch some videos of other people doing PDR work including yourself, ordered some tools, and spent 15 minutes on the $2400 dent in my wife's car. Within the first 15 minutes I was able to remove the 90% of the damage! I could not of done it without your videos. I ran a bodyshop back in the 70s we did a lot of swapping out of fenders, doors, bondo work and painting. I don't think anybody ever heard of PDR back then. PDR is a much more of an efficient and cost savings way of repairing damage on cars! Thanks again for the education; who says an old dog can't learn new tricks!
I had a similar dent removed, i was told it was a double panel above the wheel arch and had to be done from the outside. One PDR company could not do it, a body shop wanted a €1000 to fill and spray, another good PDR guy did it for €200 excellent job. Thanks for your info
There are lots of PDr Techs and body repair techs all with a variety of skills, its always worth getting a few quotes, glad you got it fixed with PDR, thank you.
Hi Tom. I've worked on a few repairs using my own vehicles and I can tell you, I have much more appreciation for the skill it takes to be really good. (Especially that last 10%) My repairs are terrible in comparison but I continue to enjoy the learning process. Thank you.
Thank you, I am glad to inspire you! please also remember I have been doing this for many years now and whilst I do not want to deter you from trying a new skill, if you have no prior experience I do recommend starting with some PDR Training before moving on to repairing cars. 👍
Thank you, yes its one of the reasons I got into PDR I used to be a bodyshop repair tech but if PDR is a viable option it is hands down the best one available
I have been doing paint and bodywork. Years ago before pdr when everyone else was drilling holes and using their slide hammer I had a stud welded that welded copper studs to the bare metal and use a slide hammer to work the dents. Thanks for sharing your pdr knowledge. I have been trying my hand at it and have gotten decent results. Definitely better than what it was but not to the level as yours. The only way I can get it that slick is with glazing putty and a lot of sanding.
Thank you, yes I remember working in the bodyshop nearly 20 years ago myself with a stud welder and slide hammer, PDR has certainly come on a lot especially in the last 5 years or so its amazing what can now be achieved. Practice makes perfect and of course some decent training helps to show you exactly what to do and what to be looking for!
I am glad to inspire you, just go slow, follow the process and understand the risks working on your own vehicles, we usually start training on practise panels or salvage vehicles as it is very easy to make dents worse in the beginning, however give it a go and see how you get on, learn as much as possible before you start practising! 👍
As a body repair guy in a busy body shop I’d really love to learn PDR and use it in work and in after hours repairs. Quick turn around jobs etc . Great video loved watching 👍👏
Thank you I'm glad you enjoyed it, PDR is great on its own and can be a very useful skill in a bodyshop reducing repair times and fillers etc, when you're ready to start learning head on over to www.learnpdronline.com and send me a message, id be happy to help you get started 👍
Tom, I have 2 names for you, take your pick. "Lord of the Rod" OR "King of the Ding" Tom, I am Auto Painter in San Jose, CA and painting for 42 years now. Your PDR skills are outstanding, but above all I like the way you explain the process you are going to be undertaking in pulling the Dent. Thanks for sharing your precious skills. Cheers mate.......
Thanks Raymond, both good names, just check what's around already and what names are registered. I'm glad you enjoy my videos and the learning process itself!
Very good how you got the Dent out. Got to get my out back of bottom side panel.after somebody revised into my car. After in a car park for 25 mins. They had driven off quickly. Unfortunately all the car park Camra's were off.
What a wonderful tutorial. Think I’d like to take the class in dent repair. For some reason, I find it fascinating. Thanks again. You’re quite talented. Cheers!
Thank you! yes PDR can be addictive, we offer a couple of classes in dent removal, a 'foundation course' and also a complete '7 step program' from beginner to paid tech, both options are available at www.learnpdronline.com thanks for watching :)
Masterfully done. I have a small question. I noticed the paint around the access hole under the tail light was slightly chipped by using the long bar to lift the dent. Is it worth putting some clear on that with a touch up brush to prevent rust?
Thank you. yes indeed if ever there is paint damage either from tooling or from the impact itself always apply some form of corrosion protection, myself I carry a range of touch up paints but also clear lacquer and corrosion wax. great question and suggestion!
My advice is to use PDR glue, it is very affordable and designed for the specific purpose. It generally has a better adhesion to give a stronger pull than standard craft glue and it is designed to peel off the paintwork easily with the right products so less risk of damaging the paintwork, I use this stuff - bletools.com/collections/glue/products/10-x-high-strength-clear-glue-sticks
So impressive. Also great video. The end result is stunning. I'm working on my first crease dent as a hobby. Might need some sea sickness pills since i made it quite messy :/. But your videos got me inspired to get back in there and try to get the job finished. Thank you
Thank you, yes PDR is awesome just make sure you get some training and practise before trying it on customers cars, then you will not have to do it for free lol
Thanks Mike, yes we have a few UA-cam shorts on this channel and some reels on Instagram and Facebook too but I will add in a few timelapse videos of sped up repairs! 👍
Thanks Bill, yes we can usually reuse the Glue tabs many times, after a while they can stretch and or break but we get plenty of pulls from each one before that happens 👍
You know you're top drawer and so does everyone else after this, takes years of practice and you have to have that something extra to be this good, which you clearly do, can I just ask, as a DIY'er my skills are good enough for what I need, but with UK weather is there a particular glue stick you recommend for a basic glue gun ? Thanks Tom, much obliged.
Thanks Mark, I use this glue as my go to and its available from a UK supplier - BLE Tools - bletools.com/collections/glue/products/10-x-high-strength-clear-glue-sticks
Yes, the panel and tabs have to be prepped first, I use isopropyl alcohol for this. The I use a PDR glue - bletools.com/collections/glue/products/100-x-high-strength-clear-glue-sticks
Being a bit thick here as I've aways used Hammers and dollies on dents! It's absolutely fantastic watching your video and I'm well impressed with the results,I just have one question? When you're tapping back with a hammer,is it a plastic or rubber tipped type of chisel you use? I've never used your technique before but have 2 vehicles I'm about to get started on,one with plenty I'm used to (inner sil welding 4 new arches and a few patch welds) and another with some small dinks I'm gonna try glue pulling on and a nasty crease over the front arch that has a couple of body lines running through it.any help would be useful? 😉👍🏻
Its not being thick if you do not currently do PDR, its a good question, Just as there are different shape tips for pushing the dent, there are different 'knock downs' for tapping it back down too, usually they are nylon or hardened plastic although there are a few metal ones which are used for specific damage. Here's is a link to some of the ones I use - bletools.com/collections/knock-downs as you'll see on their site there are a few options. In terms of advice it would be to start with something like the foundation course we offer www.learnpdronline.com/the-foundation-course-buy-one-get-one/ but if that is not for you then I do cover a lot of tips and techniques here on my channel, take your time to learn about knocking down highs and using glue pull for PDR Good luck!
Very interesting indeed. Just wondering 1. Is there a specific hot glue stick for this purpose , or, will any hot glue stick do? 2. How do you remove the glue left on the paint surface? IPA?
Thank you, yes I always recommend using PDR glue, house hold or craft glue can often look the same but it does not respond the same and can be tricky to remove. I use - bletools.com/collections/glue/products/10-x-high-strength-clear-glue-sticks and yes IPA to clean the panel, the tabs and remove the glue.👍
The best glue depends on the environment you are working in, there are glues designed for cold conditions and others designed for warm climates, there are also glues designed for heavy pulling such as collision damage versus a light pull for soft dents, so it really depends on the damage you are trying to fix and the climate you are in. Me personally, I like the high strength clear from BLE Tools - bletools.com/collections/glue/products/100-x-high-strength-clear-glue-sticks
PDR can be addictive, with the right training you can learn how to remove dents to a high quality too. Have a look at our online training here - www.learnpdronline.com 👍🏻
What would you have done with no access points on those fine lines? My Tesla 3 doesn’t have such access points so could you have done that fine line via glue pull?
It is still possible to achieve this finish with glue only, however it would have taken me a lot longer to do, The fine creases in the dent can be opened up and repulled a number of times to get the centres up, but the actual bodylines are very tricky to get 100% with glue only and often involve a lot more tap down work to shift all the tension back into the line itself.
Hey Tom, I've enjoyed your video. I have a 2006 chevy truck. It was an oilfield truck, and it has some big dents. and I can't afford to pay someone to straighten. Howvideo
Thank you, this is my 'go to' glue - bletools.com/collections/glue/products/10-x-high-strength-clear-glue-sticks and I usually wait around 10-15 seconds to pull most damage, small light dents maybe less, heavy dents perhaps a little longer as there is more glue on a larger tab, the climate and panel temperature also make a difference though
I use lots of tools from a variety of suppliers but here are the tool companies I get my tools from - www.bletools.com - www.blackplaguepdr.com - www.kecotabs.co.uk
Thank you, I uses a couple this is my go to when I'm working outdoors - pdrprotools.co.uk/linereflector-board-tight-lines-white-p-373.html but if working indoors I find the light helps - elimadenttools.com/products/14-6-strip-adjustable-fade-mini-light-dewalt-ver-3
It depends on the dent but yes quite often heat is good, I usually use heat when glue pulling as it helps the hot glue to adhere to the panel, and I will use heat if working on cold panels to prevent the paint cracking I nearly always use heat for deep dents too!
A bodyshop told me that a dent like that with the crease in the middel will have cracked the undercoat, so that will rust soon from the inside. Any opinion on that?
As you can see in the video, the undercoat was not cracked, therefore I was able to fully repair the damage with Paintless Dent Removal. Traditional bodyshop repairers do not usually have any experience carrying out Paintless Dent Removal themselves so often do not really understand what can and can not be fixed. Most bodyshops I know sub-contract in PDR specialists to carry out repairs like this.
Hi, I glue pulled 2 adjacent dents out but they popped back in when I took off the bridge puller. Weather was cold so do I need to warm up the panel first?
Generally if a dent is pulled out correctly it would not pop back in so I would expect there is some tension around, or running through the damage. The tension needs to be released first to prevent damage being pulled back in. Yes the cold does make a difference too, so its good to warm the panel slightly to take the chill off it but to me it sounds like a tension problem.
@@barbaramaher3537 As a general rule, yes, you need to release tension around the repair before pushing out the damage, this allows the metal to flow easier into its original form, however, tapping down and pushing is a repetitive process you will generally switch between the two methods a number of times during a repair
Yes it is glue designed specifically for PDR, I always recommend buying glue from a PDR supplier as a lot of online retailers like ebay and amazon use cheap craft household glue which is different and can be difficult to remove, my latest video offers a quick insight to glue pulling problems - ua-cam.com/video/uuPTyUYb95M/v-deo.htmlsi=RXiTkeY3ExTxyM-h and then the glue I use is from BLE Tools in the UK - bletools.com/collections/glue/products/10-x-high-strength-clear-glue-sticks
Thank you. If a dent is repaired correctly with PDR it will never come back on its own. Occasionally you get videos from 'non techs' on youtube where it looks as though dents are simply popped out, but if the tension areas around that damage are not treated then applying pressure back to the area may well push it back in, but when carried out correctly the dents do not come back.
Thanks! I guess about 20 years ago, the person who used these methods for dent repair on one of my cars didn't know what he was doing as his repair popped back out. You truly are the master!
Lovely video. So much detail. Thanks for sharing. I know this can be personal but it’s also great bit of information for us new techs. How much did you charge for this? You can send me pm if you didn’t want to answer openly. Once again thanks for the videos.
Thanks Navdeep, I'm glad you enjoy the videos. I share more detail about pricing, estimating and business strategy within our online training group however, to answer your question I believe this repair was around the £300gbp mark from memory but it was a little while ago.
I use glue specifically designed for PDR, if by normal glue you mean household hobby glue then no it is different PDR glue is designed to peel off easily where as the craft glue becomes brittle and hard to remove from the paintwork, I get mine from BLE tools here in the UK 👍
I use the Shane Jacks one here's a link to one of the places its sold - www.blackplaguepdr.com/collections/shane-jacks/products/the-jack-hammer-blending-hammer-by-shane-jacks
Hi, for this repair I am using 'clear high strength' from BLE Tools in the UK - bletools.com/collections/glue/products/100-x-high-strength-clear-glue-sticks 👍
This one took a few hours to do in real time but here's a smaller glue pull repair I did that is in real time - ua-cam.com/video/Z24lx4WGO2o/v-deo.htmlsi=xhm47uEGgdy6D-Z0 👍
Hey Paul, my advice is to have a look at the range Keco stock and if you look at the individual products they usually state the best glue for each climate - kecotabs.co.uk/collections/glue-sticks
Often when a dent will not fully pull out with glue it can mean there is tension in the form of a crown that needs to be released fully first or if the outside of the dent lifts with the centre the dent needs to be 'opened up' to allow more movement. i can make it look easy only because I have been doing it for well over a decade, keep learning, keep pushing!
Yes generally speaking, when there is tension aka a crown we release the tension to help the metal flow easier allowing us to lift the lows more efficiently 👍
It really depends on the temperature and the type of damage you are trying to remove, large dents often require more glue so have a longer curing time compared to small dents and there are also multiple types of glue specifically for different climates so it also depends on the brand you are using, for the glue I use its usually between 10-20 seconds as a rough guide.
This is the glue I use - bletools.com/collections/glue/products/10-x-high-strength-clear-glue-sticks Normal household or craft glue doesn't have the same pulling power and is often harder to remove from car paint work
PDR stands for 'Paintless Dent Removal' so any dent damage that is fully repaired without the need for traditional bodyshop repairs, fillers and paintwork would be considered PDR
I just wanted to offer my thanks to you and your videos! I watch some videos of other people doing PDR work including yourself, ordered some tools, and spent 15 minutes on the $2400 dent in my wife's car. Within the first 15 minutes I was able to remove the 90% of the damage! I could not of done it without your videos. I ran a bodyshop back in the 70s we did a lot of swapping out of fenders, doors, bondo work and painting. I don't think anybody ever heard of PDR back then. PDR is a much more of an efficient and cost savings way of repairing damage on cars! Thanks again for the education; who says an old dog can't learn new tricks!
Thank you, I'm glad my videos have helped you learn more about PDR, it is the best repair method available for dents that havent damaged the paint 👍🏻
@@ihateemaelYes its surprising, first that it didnt split in the inital impact and second that I can pull on it and hammer it for a few hours lol
Old school cars had way thicker metal. You had to braze a metal tab on to pull. I wonder if acrylic lacquer will bend like modern paint..
For a lay man, it is just a dent, but guys like you...every little tap on the metal is worth a million credit !!! Amazing work of Art !!
Thank you, yes, every little tap is part of the process! 🙏
I had a similar dent removed, i was told it was a double panel above the wheel arch and had to be done from the outside. One PDR company could not do it, a body shop wanted a €1000 to fill and spray, another good PDR guy did it for €200 excellent job.
Thanks for your info
There are lots of PDr Techs and body repair techs all with a variety of skills, its always worth getting a few quotes, glad you got it fixed with PDR, thank you.
Hi Tom. I've worked on a few repairs using my own vehicles and I can tell you, I have much more appreciation for the skill it takes to be really good. (Especially that last 10%) My repairs are terrible in comparison but I continue to enjoy the learning process. Thank you.
Thanks, much appreciated! Nobody starts off an expert we all have to learn the process so stick with it and always be learning 👍🏻
Thank you so much. I plan to try and fix my 1994 Mustang door after watching you. You are a true master at your craft. May God bless you.
Thank you, I am glad to inspire you! please also remember I have been doing this for many years now and whilst I do not want to deter you from trying a new skill, if you have no prior experience I do recommend starting with some PDR Training before moving on to repairing cars. 👍
I love that you do not add to the existing damage. Traditional bodyshop techniques increase the damage and then cover it up. PDR is the way to go!
Thank you, yes its one of the reasons I got into PDR I used to be a bodyshop repair tech but if PDR is a viable option it is hands down the best one available
this video was better than therapy! Very satisfying.
Ha Ha thank you I hope it helps!
This is truly an art form. So satisfying to watch
Thanks! I do enjoy it 😄
You are a wizard with this stuff!!! Good job!!!!! Cheers
Thank you 🎩
I have been doing paint and bodywork. Years ago before pdr when everyone else was drilling holes and using their slide hammer I had a stud welded that welded copper studs to the bare metal and use a slide hammer to work the dents. Thanks for sharing your pdr knowledge. I have been trying my hand at it and have gotten decent results. Definitely better than what it was but not to the level as yours. The only way I can get it that slick is with glazing putty and a lot of sanding.
Thank you, yes I remember working in the bodyshop nearly 20 years ago myself with a stud welder and slide hammer, PDR has certainly come on a lot especially in the last 5 years or so its amazing what can now be achieved. Practice makes perfect and of course some decent training helps to show you exactly what to do and what to be looking for!
OMG, Sir you are a genius, amazing work.
Thank you! 🙏
I just picked up a pdr kit and look forward to using your tips to pull some hail damage and other dents in two of my vehicles.
I am glad to inspire you, just go slow, follow the process and understand the risks working on your own vehicles, we usually start training on practise panels or salvage vehicles as it is very easy to make dents worse in the beginning, however give it a go and see how you get on, learn as much as possible before you start practising! 👍
Great video Tom, lots of challenges to fix on this one! I Hope you are back on the tools soon! 👍
Thank you Jake! I know you know a thing or two about recovery time... Il rest up and be back soon 🙏
@@LearnPDROnline Only just saw your Facebook post about your accident now! Didn't realise it was that bad 😮Wishing you a super speedy recovery mate! 😍
@1st Track Dents Thanks mate, yeah a bit of a change of pace for me right now 😅
@@LearnPDROnline Keeping everything crossed for you mate 🤞🙏🤞
Outstanding repair you did an awesome job
Thanks for watching and letting me know your thoughts!👍
Wow amazing video Tom! Very relaxed tutorial great to see you show a different approach to pulling with the slide hammer 🎉🎉😊 Well done sir
Thanks Martin, I appreciate you watching and your feedback. Take it easy pal
Congratulation, PERFECT job!
Thank you very much Gabica!
this man is a master of his craft. thank you for an insight into your eye and your techniques.
Thank you and thanks for watching!
As a body repair guy in a busy body shop I’d really love to learn PDR and use it in work and in after hours repairs. Quick turn around jobs etc . Great video loved watching 👍👏
Thank you I'm glad you enjoyed it, PDR is great on its own and can be a very useful skill in a bodyshop reducing repair times and fillers etc, when you're ready to start learning head on over to www.learnpdronline.com and send me a message, id be happy to help you get started 👍
Tom, I have 2 names for you, take your pick. "Lord of the Rod" OR "King of the Ding"
Tom, I am Auto Painter in San Jose, CA and painting for 42 years now. Your PDR skills are outstanding, but above all I like the way you explain the process you are going to be undertaking in pulling the Dent. Thanks for sharing your precious skills.
Cheers mate.......
Thanks Raymond, both good names, just check what's around already and what names are registered. I'm glad you enjoy my videos and the learning process itself!
Nice work Tom, hope your recovery is going well take care 😎👍
Thanks Bill and yes making progress thank you 👍🏻
Very good how you got the Dent out. Got to get my out back of bottom side panel.after somebody revised into my car. After in a car park for 25 mins. They had driven off quickly. Unfortunately all the car park Camra's were off.
Yes that's so frustrating when people do not own up to damage! Some people care about their cars unfortunately some don't.
What a wonderful tutorial. Think I’d like to take the class in dent repair. For some reason, I find it fascinating. Thanks again. You’re quite talented. Cheers!
Thank you! yes PDR can be addictive, we offer a couple of classes in dent removal, a 'foundation course' and also a complete '7 step program' from beginner to paid tech, both options are available at www.learnpdronline.com thanks for watching :)
The knowledge and expertise are relevant for ICE as well as EV vehicles.
Excellent repair and explanation.
Thank you. I really appreciate your feedback, thanks for watching!
hii im also al denter but now i learn pdr
your videos is too much for helping me
I know which tools to use the pard of dent
i love your work ❤
Thank you for your kind words, I'm glad you are enjoying and learning!
You are a star my friend. Well done
Thank you and thanks for watching
Absolutely amazing work brother 😎👍
Thank you, I appreciate it
Amazing 👏 hope you're recovering well
Thanks Gavin, I'm making progress 🙏
Masterfully done. I have a small question. I noticed the paint around the access hole under the tail light was slightly chipped by using the long bar to lift the dent. Is it worth putting some clear on that with a touch up brush to prevent rust?
Thank you. yes indeed if ever there is paint damage either from tooling or from the impact itself always apply some form of corrosion protection, myself I carry a range of touch up paints but also clear lacquer and corrosion wax. great question and suggestion!
Can any hot gun glue be used? Kits on ebay (for example) don't supply the glue. Thx
My advice is to use PDR glue, it is very affordable and designed for the specific purpose. It generally has a better adhesion to give a stronger pull than standard craft glue and it is designed to peel off the paintwork easily with the right products so less risk of damaging the paintwork, I use this stuff - bletools.com/collections/glue/products/10-x-high-strength-clear-glue-sticks
So impressive. Also great video. The end result is stunning. I'm working on my first crease dent as a hobby. Might need some sea sickness pills since i made it quite messy :/. But your videos got me inspired to get back in there and try to get the job finished. Thank you
It takes practice
Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed my video and that it inspired you to go further with your repair work!
That’s just amazing to watch = very nice my friend
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻
Thanks for sharing your knowledge Tom. Greatly appreciated mate. New sub for what that’s worth. Cheers
Thank you John, I'm glad to help!
Great explanation brother thank you. I’m really interested in learning PDR even if I have to fix people car for free lol
Thank you, yes PDR is awesome just make sure you get some training and practise before trying it on customers cars, then you will not have to do it for free lol
Absolutely superb job kind regards to you and take care Mark from Billericay 👍👍
Thanks Mark I appreciate it, all the best 👍
You're a clever chap, aren't you. Very skillfully done! Have you thought about making sped-up UA-cam shorts satisfying videos haha! Thanks for sharing
Thanks Mike, yes we have a few UA-cam shorts on this channel and some reels on Instagram and Facebook too but I will add in a few timelapse videos of sped up repairs! 👍
@@LearnPDROnlineNice one, just some feedback as it looks really cool. Thanks for your reply and take care, mate. See you in the next ones
Hey thanks great video love it. Just wanted to know can you reuse glue tips
Thanks Bill, yes we can usually reuse the Glue tabs many times, after a while they can stretch and or break but we get plenty of pulls from each one before that happens 👍
Impressed beyond my vocabulary 🙂
Well thank you very much! 🙏
That final part getting from 90% to 100% was always the hardest. And still is
Yes indeed, you can make progress quickly when it comes to reducing damage overall but getting that last 10% can take twice as long! :)
You know you're top drawer and so does everyone else after this, takes years of practice and you have to have that something extra to be this good, which you clearly do, can I just ask, as a DIY'er
my skills are good enough for what I need, but with UK weather is there a particular glue stick you recommend for a basic glue gun ? Thanks Tom, much obliged.
Thanks Mark, I use this glue as my go to and its available from a UK supplier - BLE Tools - bletools.com/collections/glue/products/10-x-high-strength-clear-glue-sticks
hi, do you use a special glue? also do you key the dent first
Yes, the panel and tabs have to be prepped first, I use isopropyl alcohol for this. The I use a PDR glue - bletools.com/collections/glue/products/100-x-high-strength-clear-glue-sticks
This is amazing, may i ask how long it took in realtime?
Thank you, it was a little while ago now but I believe it was around 3-4 hours total repair time.
Being a bit thick here as I've aways used Hammers and dollies on dents!
It's absolutely fantastic watching your video and I'm well impressed with the results,I just have one question? When you're tapping back with a hammer,is it a plastic or rubber tipped type of chisel you use? I've never used your technique before but have 2 vehicles I'm about to get started on,one with plenty I'm used to (inner sil welding 4 new arches and a few patch welds) and another with some small dinks I'm gonna try glue pulling on and a nasty crease over the front arch that has a couple of body lines running through it.any help would be useful? 😉👍🏻
Its not being thick if you do not currently do PDR, its a good question, Just as there are different shape tips for pushing the dent, there are different 'knock downs' for tapping it back down too, usually they are nylon or hardened plastic although there are a few metal ones which are used for specific damage. Here's is a link to some of the ones I use - bletools.com/collections/knock-downs as you'll see on their site there are a few options. In terms of advice it would be to start with something like the foundation course we offer www.learnpdronline.com/the-foundation-course-buy-one-get-one/ but if that is not for you then I do cover a lot of tips and techniques here on my channel, take your time to learn about knocking down highs and using glue pull for PDR Good luck!
Nice work and great video 👍
Thank you, much appreciated 👍🏻
Incredible! 👍👍
Thank you! 👍
Well done you make it look easy
Thank you, It takes time but I've been doing it for over 15 years now👍
Beautiful! Cheers from Texas! 👍🍻
Thank you for watching 👍
Fantastic job !!
Well done !!! 😃😃👍👍👍
Thank you 🙏
Very interesting indeed. Just wondering 1. Is there a specific hot glue stick for this purpose , or, will any hot glue stick do? 2. How do you remove the glue left on the paint surface? IPA?
Thank you, yes I always recommend using PDR glue, house hold or craft glue can often look the same but it does not respond the same and can be tricky to remove. I use - bletools.com/collections/glue/products/10-x-high-strength-clear-glue-sticks and yes IPA to clean the panel, the tabs and remove the glue.👍
where did you get your reflection board with the suction cup? thanks for the video and the insight.
You are welcome! This is the link to my board from a UK supplier - pdrprotools.co.uk/linereflector-board-tight-lines-white-p-373.html
Congratulations, excellent job. Marcelo Brasil.
Thank you Marcelo I appreciate you watching!
what is best hot glue best to work with ? plz advice
The best glue depends on the environment you are working in, there are glues designed for cold conditions and others designed for warm climates, there are also glues designed for heavy pulling such as collision damage versus a light pull for soft dents, so it really depends on the damage you are trying to fix and the climate you are in. Me personally, I like the high strength clear from BLE Tools - bletools.com/collections/glue/products/100-x-high-strength-clear-glue-sticks
A great job there, I love learning about these things ! :-)
Thank you, I love teaching it!
I want to do such quality work too!
PDR can be addictive, with the right training you can learn how to remove dents to a high quality too. Have a look at our online training here - www.learnpdronline.com 👍🏻
Very nice. What kind of accident caused that dent?
Thank you. If I remember correctly, it was a parking incident involving a wooden post!
What would you have done with no access points on those fine lines? My Tesla 3 doesn’t have such access points so could you have done that fine line via glue pull?
It is still possible to achieve this finish with glue only, however it would have taken me a lot longer to do, The fine creases in the dent can be opened up and repulled a number of times to get the centres up, but the actual bodylines are very tricky to get 100% with glue only and often involve a lot more tap down work to shift all the tension back into the line itself.
That’s pretty impressive good man
Thank you, I appreciate that
Hey Tom, I've enjoyed your video. I have a 2006 chevy truck. It was an oilfield truck, and it has some big dents. and I can't afford to pay someone to straighten. Howvideo
Nice job! What brand glue do you use and what was the glue pull time from glue to pull?
Thank you, this is my 'go to' glue - bletools.com/collections/glue/products/10-x-high-strength-clear-glue-sticks and I usually wait around 10-15 seconds to pull most damage, small light dents maybe less, heavy dents perhaps a little longer as there is more glue on a larger tab, the climate and panel temperature also make a difference though
Really nice work
Thank you 🙏
Very good work.
Can u share links to the tools used please?
I use lots of tools from a variety of suppliers but here are the tool companies I get my tools from - www.bletools.com - www.blackplaguepdr.com - www.kecotabs.co.uk
@@LearnPDROnline thanks for the info
Perfect job 😍
Thank you! 😊
A really skilled job Tom. What is the "interference pattern" device ? Great video
Thank you, I uses a couple this is my go to when I'm working outdoors - pdrprotools.co.uk/linereflector-board-tight-lines-white-p-373.html but if working indoors I find the light helps - elimadenttools.com/products/14-6-strip-adjustable-fade-mini-light-dewalt-ver-3
@@LearnPDROnline thank you 😊
Brilliant, were do you get that reflecting board?
I use this one - pdrprotools.co.uk/linereflector-board-tight-lines-white-p-373.html
@@LearnPDROnline Thanks
does it help to apply heat when doing PDR?
It depends on the dent but yes quite often heat is good, I usually use heat when glue pulling as it helps the hot glue to adhere to the panel, and I will use heat if working on cold panels to prevent the paint cracking I nearly always use heat for deep dents too!
A bodyshop told me that a dent like that with the crease in the middel will have cracked the undercoat, so that will rust soon from the inside. Any opinion on that?
As you can see in the video, the undercoat was not cracked, therefore I was able to fully repair the damage with Paintless Dent Removal. Traditional bodyshop repairers do not usually have any experience carrying out Paintless Dent Removal themselves so often do not really understand what can and can not be fixed. Most bodyshops I know sub-contract in PDR specialists to carry out repairs like this.
Very impressive! How many hours would that job have required, assuming you didn’t have to film it?
Thank you, I think this repair was around the 4 hour mark from memory
Amazing ,love videos👏👏👋
Thank you I'm glad you enjoy them 👍🏻
Excellent.
Thank you!
Hi, I glue pulled 2 adjacent dents out but they popped back in when I took off the bridge puller. Weather was cold so do I need to warm up the panel first?
Generally if a dent is pulled out correctly it would not pop back in so I would expect there is some tension around, or running through the damage. The tension needs to be released first to prevent damage being pulled back in. Yes the cold does make a difference too, so its good to warm the panel slightly to take the chill off it but to me it sounds like a tension problem.
Thanks for this. So do I need to knock down the crowns first before pulling out the dent?
@@barbaramaher3537 As a general rule, yes, you need to release tension around the repair before pushing out the damage, this allows the metal to flow easier into its original form, however, tapping down and pushing is a repetitive process you will generally switch between the two methods a number of times during a repair
Great, thanks, I'll warm the panel and try tapping out/glue pulling in turn...
awesome work
Thank you 🙏
@@LearnPDROnline sir how to remove glue
is that any special spray or not
i didn't found spray how to remove glue on plnel safely
@@hifzurrahman1130 Hi I often use 'isopropyl alcohol' this is available easily online and is the best I have used so far for removing glue!
Hi, is the hot glue any special? Is it never sticks to the paint and if it is then how to remove it?
Yes it is glue designed specifically for PDR, I always recommend buying glue from a PDR supplier as a lot of online retailers like ebay and amazon use cheap craft household glue which is different and can be difficult to remove, my latest video offers a quick insight to glue pulling problems - ua-cam.com/video/uuPTyUYb95M/v-deo.htmlsi=RXiTkeY3ExTxyM-h and then the glue I use is from BLE Tools in the UK - bletools.com/collections/glue/products/10-x-high-strength-clear-glue-sticks
Great video! Do you ever have a dent that later on comes back on its own?
Thank you. If a dent is repaired correctly with PDR it will never come back on its own. Occasionally you get videos from 'non techs' on youtube where it looks as though dents are simply popped out, but if the tension areas around that damage are not treated then applying pressure back to the area may well push it back in, but when carried out correctly the dents do not come back.
Thanks! I guess about 20 years ago, the person who used these methods for dent repair on one of my cars didn't know what he was doing as his repair popped back out. You truly are the master!
What kind of glue is it? I tried it and the glue did not stick to the body enough for the pull. It just came off.
This is the glue I use - bletools.com/collections/glue/products/10-x-high-strength-clear-glue-sticks 👍
@@LearnPDROnlineThank you!
Nice
Thanks 👍
Awesome!
Thanks🙏
Amazing.
Thank you 🙏
I have trouble with the glue not sticking, do you use special glue sticks?
Yes we use glue specifically designed for PDR, this is the glue I use - bletools.com/collections/glue/products/10-x-high-strength-clear-glue-sticks
lovely job Tom 10k subscibers yippee
Thanks buddy and yes my channel is slowly growing :)
@@LearnPDROnline yes mate i'm happy for you . 85 like after a day amazing , i remember 5-10 like after a week , you do Great work
Lovely video. So much detail. Thanks for sharing. I know this can be personal but it’s also great bit of information for us new techs. How much did you charge for this? You can send me pm if you didn’t want to answer openly.
Once again thanks for the videos.
Thanks Navdeep, I'm glad you enjoy the videos. I share more detail about pricing, estimating and business strategy within our online training group however, to answer your question I believe this repair was around the £300gbp mark from memory but it was a little while ago.
Is this normal glue sticks?
I use glue specifically designed for PDR, if by normal glue you mean household hobby glue then no it is different PDR glue is designed to peel off easily where as the craft glue becomes brittle and hard to remove from the paintwork, I get mine from BLE tools here in the UK 👍
Where is your blending hammer from?
I use the Shane Jacks one here's a link to one of the places its sold - www.blackplaguepdr.com/collections/shane-jacks/products/the-jack-hammer-blending-hammer-by-shane-jacks
What do you use to take the glue off
My best recommendation is 'isopropyl alcohol' I do also use methylated spirits too
Perfect
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
What glue are you using on this one
Hi, for this repair I am using 'clear high strength' from BLE Tools in the UK - bletools.com/collections/glue/products/100-x-high-strength-clear-glue-sticks 👍
Hello, I want someone who works in the field of car body repair using the cold repair method (body suction)
Do you mean cold glue repairs? - ua-cam.com/video/ErDxRzhR4ZQ/v-deo.htmlsi=IwxP-TiS6Bm-MrNH
How long did this take. 🤔
It was a little while ago now but I believe it was around 3-4 hours total repair time.
i would love to see this all in real time
This one took a few hours to do in real time but here's a smaller glue pull repair I did that is in real time - ua-cam.com/video/Z24lx4WGO2o/v-deo.htmlsi=xhm47uEGgdy6D-Z0 👍
What kind of glue should i use in hot texas?
Hey Paul, my advice is to have a look at the range Keco stock and if you look at the individual products they usually state the best glue for each climate - kecotabs.co.uk/collections/glue-sticks
Magician
Thanks Shaun
Thsnks
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
When ever i'm glue pulling on dents they only come out half way, or 75% at BEST. How in the world do you manage to get them out so easy that good ????
Often when a dent will not fully pull out with glue it can mean there is tension in the form of a crown that needs to be released fully first or if the outside of the dent lifts with the centre the dent needs to be 'opened up' to allow more movement. i can make it look easy only because I have been doing it for well over a decade, keep learning, keep pushing!
So the tapping is to lose tension I'm assuming.
Yes generally speaking, when there is tension aka a crown we release the tension to help the metal flow easier allowing us to lift the lows more efficiently 👍
Like magic!
How long do I wait for the glue to dry before each pull?
It really depends on the temperature and the type of damage you are trying to remove, large dents often require more glue so have a longer curing time compared to small dents and there are also multiple types of glue specifically for different climates so it also depends on the brand you are using, for the glue I use its usually between 10-20 seconds as a rough guide.
Kool mate
Thank you!
How to remove the glue please
The best product to remove glue is - isopropyl alcohol 👍
Can reuse those tabs
Yes indeed! I reuse my tabs many many times, occasionally tabs break over time as they get stretched, but they are very affordable! 👍
What kind of glue
Is it is it just normal glue sticks and gun
This is the glue I use - bletools.com/collections/glue/products/10-x-high-strength-clear-glue-sticks Normal household or craft glue doesn't have the same pulling power and is often harder to remove from car paint work
What is considered "PDR"?
PDR stands for 'Paintless Dent Removal' so any dent damage that is fully repaired without the need for traditional bodyshop repairs, fillers and paintwork would be considered PDR
Thank you dude 🚘🚘!!!!