The first 1,000 people to use the link or my code 1sttrackdents will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/1sttrackdents04221 Using HOT GLUE to pull the majority of this dent out really saved me a lot of time as it reduced the dent by about 80%, which I finished pushing up from behind. Enjoy!
Hi Zakhar, thank you so much for showing interest in my videos. I am a mobile repairer so I don't have the facility to teach as I don't have a workshop. Are you already doing PDR as a job?
Only 2:30 into this video and had to stop and say how much I appreciate your breakdown of the dent and how you are beginning to approach the repair. Bravo!
I’ve been doing this for 2 years and I had never RUclipsd any videos and I must say, that’s some impressive skill and makes me excited to know that as the time passes I get better and better and hopefully I can do as good as this.
Thanks Kevin, Yes it has taken me some years to get to this level, so don't ever be hard on yourself if you struggle sometimes as it happens to all of us. Repetition and learning by your mistakes is key to progressing and getting better. If you are passionate enough and put the hours in you will be at the top of your game , I'm sure. I wish you all the best 👍👍👍
I know that this a long time after the video was posted, but i just googled "how to remove dents with hot glue dent puller" and your video was the first to show up. I am amazed at how professional you are, and I got through the short clip that google recommends when searching, immediately followed through to youtube and subscribed. I hope to see many more great videos like this. Thank you!
The sharp line from where the panels are sealed together is by far the toughest part of that repair, in my opinion. Amazing how much easier and cleaner the dent finishes when it’s removed though.
Thanks Mark, yes these sharp lines can sometimes put up a real fight and are quite common when repairing door edges, so I have done plenty of them in my time, so I can pretty much remove them with no problem. Thanks for watching 👍
Jake are you ok? I'm a PDR technician here in Brazil I watch all your videos! You are an excellent professional, I would like to see a video of a dented rear fender in the wheel housing. a big hug
@@1st_track_dents anytime. I’m glad after the tough couple of years we’ve all had, your finally getting back to business. I wish you a prosperous future 👍
@@AdUnumomnes Yes it's been tough on all of us, still a long way to go but just thankful for the small things these days and happy to be able to produce content again, I wish you the same 👍
Please put more videos out, these are amazing. I know it will be hard to find a customer to let you record, edit the videos and upload but the results of the video and the work its self are spectacular!
Thanks! Yes, when working mobile sometimes the location for a job isn't ideal or the weather is just plain rubbish so it can be difficult. Also I actually lose money on filming these jobs as I have to dedicate the whole day to the filming of them, whereas normally I could probably do 3 of these jobs in a day. That's why I hopefully can make an interesting video out of them, thanks again for your support 👍
That's understandable. Well thank you for the great content anyways when you can produce them, keep it up but look after yourself and your company first.
My favorite magician has made another video! I really love your work. And you make it look so easy. It's nice to see someone who's extremely skilled in their craft.
Thanks as always! I haven't posted a long video for a while but I have been busy with the YT Shorts videos so there are a few there to keep you entertained 👍
Thanks John! I see a lot of these frame protrusions usually on the edges of doors, so I get a lot of practice removing them. Hope you and the family are all well 👍👍👍
Hey Jake, Any new vids coming soon? I finally “joined” RUclips so can comment now. I really enjoy your graphics and especially the way you breakdown the steps. If we would have had this level of sharing and openness 20 years ago we would have a much tighter and customer confident industry. Here in Tampa Florida back then you’d swear that anyone could do PDR just by watching a tech for 5-10 minutes. 😂 I remember trying to introduce myself to a DW tech back then and he literally kicked his tools under the car he was on and got in a defensive stance like we were about to throw down just by saying my name and that I also did PDR. So glad times have changed. Just subscribed to your channel so I’m looking forward to getting a notification that you have posted a new one. Great job on this repair, obviously. 👍👍
Thanks! Yes when I started up many years ago, no tech's that I met would ever want to tell you anything, it was so secretive which just made me more determined. I actually developed my own way of doing things because of this, but luckily I had a panel beating background. If someone wants to learn something and they are determined, they will find the information one way or the other, so no point hiding everything in a shroud of mystery! In my videos I just show the way I work, I don't say it's the right or wrong way, it's just what works for me. New video coming this Sunday, so not long to wait, just finishing the editing as we speak! Thanks for the kind comments! Take care 👍👍
Thanks, I can't remember as I bought them over 15 years ago and just checked and can't seem to find them anywhere but you can't go wrong with the Gang green tabs they are really good.
Thanks Victor, I use it all the time, although I find most of the UK car panels are full of filler/bondo! so I tend to push more than I glue. Have a great weekend!
I have very very similar dent. I tried to work around the trunk lock mechanism and missed the spot. Am now working to get the bulges pushed back in. Luckily I went slow.
Yes, obstructions behind can always create a big problem and it can add so much more time onto the repair if you have to start removing lots of things! I'm sure it looked amazing after you had finished 👍
I wouldn't call any of the outcome of what you did luck lol You have a great eye for all those small high and low spots! Great dent removal for sure! I need to do some repair to my truck door where a guy backed into me in the Lowe's parking lot in Nov. of 2020 and then took off. It looks like someone wadded it up in their hand lol. I also have some hail damage I need to fix, and this channel is the best how to on dent repair that I have seen! I definitely need to invest in some of the tools you have, especially the long arm with screw on tips; that has to be the greatest asset for PDR for sure! Thanks for sharing the knowledge and techniques! You do a great job of highlighting and explaining the crowns and creases and stretching from the damage etc.! Excellent work!
Thank you, if you buy some tools you should consider getting some training first otherwise maybe practice on some spare old panels first before going in on your own pride and joy. Good luck and all the best 👍
Thanks Pak, really enjoyed repairing & filming this one, it was a nice quiet location, good metal to work with and the weather was on my side! Hope you are well 👍
Great job as usual Jake thought the panel was stretched when I first saw it. The line on the frame was nasty I have flattened one of my 6mm metal tap downs I find I don’t have to be as accurate and it spreads the load a bit. Keep up the videos they r a great watch. 👍
Thanks Adam, yes it was slightly stretched but I managed to get it back, Mercedes metal is good material to work with. Thanks for the tip on the metal tap down, I'll give it a try 👍
your work is very good, and the light doesn't bother you there? here in Brazil there are excellent professionals, but we miss foreign tools, especially the suction cups
Thanks Edson, what do you mean by the light? are your referring to the weather? Yes I have seen many Brazilian PDR techs on RUclips and they are amazing 💪 Surely you don't have trouble getting tools in your country? Thanks for watching 👍
HEY JAKE!! On some of your vids you say you sharpened your knockdowns. Would be interesting to see your process. I mostly (the ones that will fit) put mine in a drill and spin it in upgrading sand paper until it’s smooth as ice and sharp. However on my metal ones I’m rarely satisfied and can usually see a slight marring on the panel. Techs have said there’s always marring with metal and just buff it out but I don’t agree with that, at all. Thanks bud.
Yes, I usually just sharpen them on a flat piece of sandpaper, usually P80 and then to P120 and that works well for me. I don't use the metal ones only as I work mobile so usually working in the road or on concrete/tarmac driveways and I tend to drop my knockdowns quite a lot! so I would be forever polishing the tips again, with plastic you just have to give it a quick rub with some smooth paper and you're good to go again. Also if you drop a plast knockdown on a bonnet or roof by accident, there is no way it will damage it. 👍👍
@@1st_track_dents I agree, when a metal one slips it falls in slow motion, NOOOOO! Lol I use metal mainly to shock tight areas on larger repairs (learned from Brice’s channel) but 90% of the time it’s delron or Dent crafts plastic. Blending hammer lives in a baby sock and have only dropped it once. Thanks for the reply and open dialogue. Looking forward to your next minimovie.
@@dingking7577 No problem, great chatting to you. I have another video coming out on Sunday around 4pm UK time. Hopefully it will be an entertaining watch! Speak soon 👍👍👍
Hi Jake!😃 I'm alessandro from Italy, thanks for your video content I find that they are really professional and show all your skill in this job! I too am a PDR technician and I have opened a channel here to bring my best repairs to this platform, especially for Italian users who are interested in this content, for me you are a great example to follow and I humbly hope one day of get to your level! Thanks and keep it up! 😃
Hey Alessandro, Grazie mille per il tuo commento! That's great that you have also started a RUclips channel to show your work, It's a great platform to show what you can do, so I'm sure you will get lots of work from it. Hopefully you will reach a bigger audience than just your own country too👍 Also on another note, it's great to see Ferrari back at the top of Formula 1 where you belong! Good luck with everything, I just subscribed to your channel 👍
Fantastic job , I wish you were in my area , I have an annoying dent I told you about the other day I found one small access point under wheel arch liner but I don’t have the tools to get in there , I have contacted two companies now with photos for an online quote, but so far no joy neither have contacted me back, I tried a glue pull kit but it was off eBay and it was hopeless the pull tabs did not hold the glue plus I think the glue was hopeless I have returned the kit for refund , so it looks like I’m stuck with this very annoying dent caused by a car door in a car park.
Hi Adrian, sounds frustrating, sorry to hear your local dent company hasn't responded back to you, where are you located? I'll see if I know anyone I can recommend.
@@1st_track_dents thanks for your time , yes I contacted ********** nothing back and ********** edited out the companies not fair to mention them really as they could just be very busy same there nothing , Solihull West Midlands. I have to say again the fantastic job you do in what look like impossible to fix dents .
@@adriancarter825 That's a shame. I don't know any one local to you, the nearest person I can suggest is in Sheffield or Hull. The only other option is to contact TDN tdngroup.co.uk/ they are a huge PDR training centre in Peterborough. They deal with lots of PDR companies over the UK and may know someone on their database close to you 👍
@@1st_track_dents one got back to me £130+ vat they said access is an issue in the Astra k off side rear wheel arch , it’s the size of a 5 p piece so at that price I might have to learn to live with it or stick a bump strip over it to hide it 😂, but thanks for taking the time and interest in my issue , I guess I will have to keep watching you and maybe have a go myself but the tools required would far out strip the cost to get it done , in your opinion is that price fair .
@@adriancarter825 Hi Adrian, yes that does sound like it is in the right ballpark for a good reputable PDR company. You may get it cheaper but then it may be a lower quality job, with PDR you only get one chance to get the dent out, if it's done incorrectly the paint could be damaged and then you are into an expensive respray. The price doesn't always depend on the size of the dent it can be due to other factors as gaining access etc and yes on the rear arch it is double skinned so can be a real challenge to access. Hope you manage to get it sorted one way or the other 👍
I am very impressed with your work and I need to know if you have any recommendations on a video or series of videos about making pdr tools as I have very little available cash and want to get tools for this business.
Thanks Dale, unfortunately I don't have any videos I can recommend, to start with you only really need one or two bars with screw on tips otherwise yes you can make some of your own PDR bars but you need to use the right metal otherwise they will flex and bend too easily 👍👍
Yes, some bodyshops will call a PDR tech in to carry out the work and I have in the past done work for a customer and they have claimed the repair cost back through their insurer. Not sure the complete ins and outs of it as I only deal with the public directly.
@@1st_track_dents it’s interesting that a lot of people choose to pay for minor crash repairs themselves instead of claiming accident insurance. I think because insurance companies charge such high excesses nowadays, plus usually increase the following years premium as a further penalty has started put a lot of people off claiming. Basically we have to pay them by law year after year anyway, and barring (god forbid) being involved in a more serious accident, they just keep our money!
@@philtucker1224 Yes, totally agree. Most PDR repairs in the UK are well below most peoples insurance excess and also some customers just like the fact that they don't have to lose their car for a few weeks at the bodyshop as I can turn up at their house or place of work and get their repair done within and hour or 2. Also a lot of people who value their car don't like the thought of their body panels being filled up with filler so this is a much better alternative if the paint isn't damaged. 👍
@@1st_track_dentsHola Jake, te quiero pedir para cuando puedas, hacer un vídeo mostrando la técnica con las varillas, principalmente visto desde adentro (quizás un guardabarro o Capot) para q se vea cómo vas usando las diferentes herramientas y cómo vas ejerciendo la presión de las mismas para quitar el bollo. En casi todos los videos q he visto, de varios canales, se ve el la mejora desde afuera solamente Por eso, si pones la cámara de adentro se va a ver cómo nadie lo muestra. Muchas gracias amigo. Saludos
@@german8924 Veré lo que puedo hacer. Es muy difícil filmar el interior cuando se trabaja en un trabajo, ya que la parte posterior del panel es muy oscura, por lo que es muy difícil captar esto con una cámara. Pero voy a ver si esto es posible. Gracias por tus sugerencias, son de mucha ayuda👍
@@1st_track_dents por eso te sugeria quizás en un Capot..que se puede ver de abajo... Otra cosa que casi no se muestra en los videos es, como se ejerce palanca con las varillas, cómo se enganchan los aros para palanquear con las varillas . Bueno q sigas bien. Felices pascuas. Abrazo
New to the channel if you were to recommend a body work guy about 3 or 5 bars and screw in tips and other tools like lights and stuff what would it be thanks for your time !
The 24 inch double bend tool I use all the time from Ultra is here, this is a great all rounder bar: www.ultradenttools.com/products/st3802-24-x-7-16-screwtip-dbl-bend-90?_pos=3&_sid=d6dbd8607&_ss=r The A44 tip set that accompanies the 24 inch double bend tool: www.ultradenttools.com/products/a44-7-16-6-pc-tip-set-and-tip-holder?_pos=1&_sid=5430179c2&_ss=r I use these tools all the time, they are very good if you are just starting out. Regarding lights, there are a few manufacturers, Elimident and Stucky are very popular, never used any of their lights though as they way out of my price range, so I've had to make my own. Good Luck!
I'm based in St Albans Hertfordshire and only cover local areas. I don't have a workshop unfortunately so you wouldn't be able to come to me. If you let me know where you live, I may know a good tech near you 👍
Hello Jake , are you monitoring your "info" inbox? Sent you a rather unusual request (in a somewhat lengthy email). Looking forward to hearing from you.
The first 1,000 people to use the link or my code 1sttrackdents will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/1sttrackdents04221
Using HOT GLUE to pull the majority of this dent out really saved me a lot of time as it reduced the dent by about 80%, which I finished pushing up from behind. Enjoy!
Hi i’m from Ukraine, i’ve been watching your videos for a long time. I’m very interested if are you teaching this?
Hi Zakhar, thank you so much for showing interest in my videos. I am a mobile repairer so I don't have the facility to teach as I don't have a workshop. Are you already doing PDR as a job?
Zak, bless you and all your family and relatives in Ukraine 🙏🇬🇧
Only 2:30 into this video and had to stop and say how much I appreciate your breakdown of the dent and how you are beginning to approach the repair. Bravo!
Thanks, it's always nice to receive some positive feedback! 👍
I’ve been doing this for 2 years and I had never RUclipsd any videos and I must say, that’s some impressive skill and makes me excited to know that as the time passes I get better and better and hopefully I can do as good as this.
Thanks Kevin, Yes it has taken me some years to get to this level, so don't ever be hard on yourself if you struggle sometimes as it happens to all of us. Repetition and learning by your mistakes is key to progressing and getting better. If you are passionate enough and put the hours in you will be at the top of your game , I'm sure.
I wish you all the best 👍👍👍
Dents tremble and cower in Jake’s presence. Terrific work! Cheers.
Ha ha! they certainly do, thanks Jeffrey!
I know that this a long time after the video was posted, but i just googled "how to remove dents with hot glue dent puller" and your video was the first to show up. I am amazed at how professional you are, and I got through the short clip that google recommends when searching, immediately followed through to youtube and subscribed. I hope to see many more great videos like this. Thank you!
The sharp line from where the panels are sealed together is by far the toughest part of that repair, in my opinion. Amazing how much easier and cleaner the dent finishes when it’s removed though.
Thanks Mark, yes these sharp lines can sometimes put up a real fight and are quite common when repairing door edges, so I have done plenty of them in my time, so I can pretty much remove them with no problem. Thanks for watching 👍
Jake are you ok? I'm a PDR technician here in Brazil I watch all your videos! You are an excellent professional, I would like to see a video of a dented rear fender in the wheel housing. a big hug
Thank you, I will see if I can fil a job like this for you. Summertime is better as I get longer to film before the sun sets and it goes dark! 👍👍
Attention to detail is second to non, and the explanation is easily understandable. Always great work to watch 👌
Really appreciate your positive feedback, thank you 👍
@@1st_track_dents anytime. I’m glad after the tough couple of years we’ve all had, your finally getting back to business. I wish you a prosperous future 👍
@@AdUnumomnes Yes it's been tough on all of us, still a long way to go but just thankful for the small things these days and happy to be able to produce content again, I wish you the same 👍
Please put more videos out, these are amazing. I know it will be hard to find a customer to let you record, edit the videos and upload but the results of the video and the work its self are spectacular!
Thanks! Yes, when working mobile sometimes the location for a job isn't ideal or the weather is just plain rubbish so it can be difficult. Also I actually lose money on filming these jobs as I have to dedicate the whole day to the filming of them, whereas normally I could probably do 3 of these jobs in a day. That's why I hopefully can make an interesting video out of them, thanks again for your support 👍
That's understandable. Well thank you for the great content anyways when you can produce them, keep it up but look after yourself and your company first.
Yes, sound advice, I have 2 more I'm currently editing, so hopefully they will be out pretty soon, all the best, Jake 👍
Nice seeing you back in action Jake! Beautiful job 👍👊
Absolute legend! 3 Hours only too! I really enjoy your videos because I always learn a new technique I can use. Thanks for helping me get better!
Thank you, I wish you lots of success! 👍👍👍👍
You sir are an ARTIST.
Superb Job Jake, very nice finish on the delicate parts of the frame edge etc. 👍
Thanks Mark, yes these frame edges can be a real challenge sometimes! 👍
My favorite magician has made another video! I really love your work. And you make it look so easy. It's nice to see someone who's extremely skilled in their craft.
Thanks, I really appreciate your comment 😍
Amazing to see you back, and I’ve posted on this video randomly but need to catch up on your others as it’s been a while. Great work as always 👌
Thanks as always! I haven't posted a long video for a while but I have been busy with the YT Shorts videos so there are a few there to keep you entertained 👍
Great job As always Jake. Very informative and perfect editing. Nice use of glue pulling, thanks for the hard work on your part to bring this content.
Thanks Earl, really appreciate your comment 👍👍👍
Ваши работы вдохновляют!Профессионализм на высшем уровне!
спасибо!
Great video. Especially like the timer which gives you an idea how long the repair is progressing.
Thanks Oliver, yes I used to get a lot of viewers asking me how long the repair took, so I thought this would help, thanks again for watching 👍
Look forward to the next video.
Could you also give a summary of the total time taken for the repair versus the traditional bog and paint method?
Excellent work! Dent? What dent? It's like it never happened. You gots da skillz!
Thanks, just plenty of practice doing this day in day out. All the best 👍👍👍
Good luck, Jake, congratulations on doing a good job again.
Thank you, really appreciate you watching 😉
Wow wow wow I get to the point where I think your done and you still keep going. I’ve said it before Genius absolute Genius 👍
Thanks Rob, that's the problem being a PDR tech, our eyes work on such a microscopic level we see things that the average person doesn't see 😉
Hey Jake, I'm very glad to see you on YT again. Another outstanding work and video as always 👌 and another Big Thumb up for you too 👍👍👍🍻
Thank you so much, I really appreciate your support. It means a lot. have a great day! 😉👍👍👍
You too, my friend!
Best PDR channel.
😍
Some talented people out there
Thank you 👍
Yet another challenging job carried out with perfection jake. That frame protrusion would be enough to scare any one of. Great stuff
Thanks John! I see a lot of these frame protrusions usually on the edges of doors, so I get a lot of practice removing them. Hope you and the family are all well 👍👍👍
Hey Jake,
Any new vids coming soon?
I finally “joined” RUclips so can comment now.
I really enjoy your graphics and especially the way you breakdown the steps.
If we would have had this level of sharing and openness 20 years ago we would have a much tighter and customer confident industry.
Here in Tampa Florida back then you’d swear that anyone could do PDR just by watching a tech for 5-10 minutes. 😂
I remember trying to introduce myself to a DW tech back then and he literally kicked his tools under the car he was on and got in a defensive stance like we were about to throw down just by saying my name and that I also did PDR.
So glad times have changed.
Just subscribed to your channel so I’m looking forward to getting a notification that you have posted a new one.
Great job on this repair, obviously. 👍👍
Thanks! Yes when I started up many years ago, no tech's that I met would ever want to tell you anything, it was so secretive which just made me more determined. I actually developed my own way of doing things because of this, but luckily I had a panel beating background. If someone wants to learn something and they are determined, they will find the information one way or the other, so no point hiding everything in a shroud of mystery! In my videos I just show the way I work, I don't say it's the right or wrong way, it's just what works for me.
New video coming this Sunday, so not long to wait, just finishing the editing as we speak!
Thanks for the kind comments!
Take care 👍👍
Great job and great presentation, as always?
What brand are those purple tabs?
Thanks, I can't remember as I bought them over 15 years ago and just checked and can't seem to find them anywhere but you can't go wrong with the Gang green tabs they are really good.
First time l've seen you glue pull Jake..Great job as usual..Can't wait for your line of tools to come out..
Thanks Victor, I use it all the time, although I find most of the UK car panels are full of filler/bondo! so I tend to push more than I glue. Have a great weekend!
I have very very similar dent. I tried to work around the trunk lock mechanism and missed the spot. Am now working to get the bulges pushed back in. Luckily I went slow.
Yes, obstructions behind can always create a big problem and it can add so much more time onto the repair if you have to start removing lots of things! I'm sure it looked amazing after you had finished 👍
Dostum harikasın, yine çok çok başarılı bir iş yaptın. Türkiye den selamlar.
çok teşekkür ederim 👍
You're a true master Jake...
Thanks as always for watching! 👍
Tks for uploading. I'm always impressed. You have impressive skills.
Thanks, always appreciate your support for the channel, have a great weekend 👍
Спасибо что снимаешь видео 🤝 И показываешь хорошую работу . Не болей , здоровья тебе и снимай побольше хороших обзоров !!! Обнял !!!
Спасибо за ваши положительные комментарии. я очень ценю это 👍👍👍
You are so good at your job..
Thanks 👍
I wouldn't call any of the outcome of what you did luck lol You have a great eye for all those small high and low spots! Great dent removal for sure! I need to do some repair to my truck door where a guy backed into me in the Lowe's parking lot in Nov. of 2020 and then took off. It looks like someone wadded it up in their hand lol. I also have some hail damage I need to fix, and this channel is the best how to on dent repair that I have seen! I definitely need to invest in some of the tools you have, especially the long arm with screw on tips; that has to be the greatest asset for PDR for sure! Thanks for sharing the knowledge and techniques! You do a great job of highlighting and explaining the crowns and creases and stretching from the damage etc.! Excellent work!
Thank you, if you buy some tools you should consider getting some training first otherwise maybe practice on some spare old panels first before going in on your own pride and joy. Good luck and all the best 👍
@@1st_track_dents Thanks!
Such a great presentation. So precise and clear like the repair!
Thanks Pak, really enjoyed repairing & filming this one, it was a nice quiet location, good metal to work with and the weather was on my side! Hope you are well 👍
Great job. You're a true craftsman
Thanks Martin 👍
Always amazed, at how you Work on your videos Graphicly.
Thumbs up 100% great work again.
Greets
Thanks Steven, it's down to working late, editing into the night and falling asleep at my computer lol!
Great job as usual Jake thought the panel was stretched when I first saw it. The line on the frame was nasty I have flattened one of my 6mm metal tap downs I find I don’t have to be as accurate and it spreads the load a bit. Keep up the videos they r a great watch. 👍
Thanks Adam, yes it was slightly stretched but I managed to get it back, Mercedes metal is good material to work with. Thanks for the tip on the metal tap down, I'll give it a try 👍
serviço rápido e perfeito parabéns.
Great job Jake. Loved that one. 👍
Thanks Rod, yes I enjoyed this one too, for once the weather was on my side 👍
your work is very good, and the light doesn't bother you there? here in Brazil there are excellent professionals, but we miss foreign tools, especially the suction cups
Thanks Edson, what do you mean by the light? are your referring to the weather? Yes I have seen many Brazilian PDR techs on RUclips and they are amazing 💪 Surely you don't have trouble getting tools in your country? Thanks for watching 👍
Truly amazing work you do!
Thanks 👍👍
awesome job jake
Thanks Chris 👍
Is the aluminum detail also correct as usual?
Your The Man Jake! Thanks!
Thanks for your support! 💪👍
How do you find working on this new UHS metal?Big dents even with a shapr tools tend to oilcan and hard to work on them.
You're a magician bro!!!
Ha ha! Thanks 😀
HEY JAKE!!
On some of your vids you say you sharpened your knockdowns. Would be interesting to see your process.
I mostly (the ones that will fit) put mine in a drill and spin it in upgrading sand paper until it’s smooth as ice and sharp.
However on my metal ones I’m rarely satisfied and can usually see a slight marring on the panel.
Techs have said there’s always marring with metal and just buff it out but I don’t agree with that, at all.
Thanks bud.
Yes, I usually just sharpen them on a flat piece of sandpaper, usually P80 and then to P120 and that works well for me. I don't use the metal ones only as I work mobile so usually working in the road or on concrete/tarmac driveways and I tend to drop my knockdowns quite a lot! so I would be forever polishing the tips again, with plastic you just have to give it a quick rub with some smooth paper and you're good to go again. Also if you drop a plast knockdown on a bonnet or roof by accident, there is no way it will damage it. 👍👍
@@1st_track_dents I agree, when a metal one slips it falls in slow motion, NOOOOO! Lol
I use metal mainly to shock tight areas on larger repairs (learned from Brice’s channel) but 90% of the time it’s delron or Dent crafts plastic.
Blending hammer lives in a baby sock and have only dropped it once.
Thanks for the reply and open dialogue.
Looking forward to your next minimovie.
@@dingking7577 No problem, great chatting to you. I have another video coming out on Sunday around 4pm UK time. Hopefully it will be an entertaining watch! Speak soon 👍👍👍
Great work as usual!!
Thank you 👍
Hi Jake!😃
I'm alessandro from Italy, thanks for your video content I find that they are really professional and show all your skill in this job!
I too am a PDR technician and I have opened a channel here to bring my best repairs to this platform,
especially for Italian users who are interested in this content,
for me you are a great example to follow and I humbly hope one day of get to your level!
Thanks and keep it up! 😃
Hey Alessandro, Grazie mille per il tuo commento! That's great that you have also started a RUclips channel to show your work, It's a great platform to show what you can do, so I'm sure you will get lots of work from it. Hopefully you will reach a bigger audience than just your own country too👍 Also on another note, it's great to see Ferrari back at the top of Formula 1 where you belong! Good luck with everything, I just subscribed to your channel 👍
@@1st_track_dents Yes we hope that this year they will give us some good satisfactions :)
Thanks again :)
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profesional work....
Fantastic job , I wish you were in my area , I have an annoying dent I told you about the other day I found one small access point under wheel arch liner but I don’t have the tools to get in there , I have contacted two companies now with photos for an online quote, but so far no joy neither have contacted me back, I tried a glue pull kit but it was off eBay and it was hopeless the pull tabs did not hold the glue plus I think the glue was hopeless I have returned the kit for refund , so it looks like I’m stuck with this very annoying dent caused by a car door in a car park.
Hi Adrian, sounds frustrating, sorry to hear your local dent company hasn't responded back to you, where are you located? I'll see if I know anyone I can recommend.
@@1st_track_dents thanks for your time , yes I contacted ********** nothing back and ********** edited out the companies not fair to mention them really as they could just be very busy same there nothing , Solihull West Midlands. I have to say again the fantastic job you do in what look like impossible to fix dents .
@@adriancarter825 That's a shame. I don't know any one local to you, the nearest person I can suggest is in Sheffield or Hull. The only other option is to contact TDN tdngroup.co.uk/ they are a huge PDR training centre in Peterborough. They deal with lots of PDR companies over the UK and may know someone on their database close to you 👍
@@1st_track_dents one got back to me £130+ vat they said access is an issue in the Astra k off side rear wheel arch , it’s the size of a 5 p piece so at that price I might have to learn to live with it or stick a bump strip over it to hide it 😂, but thanks for taking the time and interest in my issue , I guess I will have to keep watching you and maybe have a go myself but the tools required would far out strip the cost to get it done , in your opinion is that price fair .
@@adriancarter825 Hi Adrian, yes that does sound like it is in the right ballpark for a good reputable PDR company. You may get it cheaper but then it may be a lower quality job, with PDR you only get one chance to get the dent out, if it's done incorrectly the paint could be damaged and then you are into an expensive respray. The price doesn't always depend on the size of the dent it can be due to other factors as gaining access etc and yes on the rear arch it is double skinned so can be a real challenge to access. Hope you manage to get it sorted one way or the other 👍
I am very impressed with your work and I need to know if you have any recommendations on a video or series of videos about making pdr tools as I have very little available cash and want to get tools for this business.
Thanks Dale, unfortunately I don't have any videos I can recommend, to start with you only really need one or two bars with screw on tips otherwise yes you can make some of your own PDR bars but you need to use the right metal otherwise they will flex and bend too easily 👍👍
So talented!
Thanks Ben 👍
where do you get the reusable glue ball from?
Excellent work! (Can PDR be utilised through a normal insurance repair?)..
Yes, some bodyshops will call a PDR tech in to carry out the work and I have in the past done work for a customer and they have claimed the repair cost back through their insurer. Not sure the complete ins and outs of it as I only deal with the public directly.
@@1st_track_dents it’s interesting that a lot of people choose to pay for minor crash repairs themselves instead of claiming accident insurance. I think because insurance companies charge such high excesses nowadays, plus usually increase the following years premium as a further penalty has started put a lot of people off claiming. Basically we have to pay them by law year after year anyway, and barring (god forbid) being involved in a more serious accident, they just keep our money!
@@philtucker1224 Yes, totally agree. Most PDR repairs in the UK are well below most peoples insurance excess and also some customers just like the fact that they don't have to lose their car for a few weeks at the bodyshop as I can turn up at their house or place of work and get their repair done within and hour or 2. Also a lot of people who value their car don't like the thought of their body panels being filled up with filler so this is a much better alternative if the paint isn't damaged. 👍
Thanks!
Muy bien video. Y muy bien trabajo Jake.
Saludos desde Argentina
Muchas gracias por ver todo el camino desde Argentina 😍
@@1st_track_dentsHola Jake, te quiero pedir para cuando puedas, hacer un vídeo mostrando la técnica con las varillas, principalmente visto desde adentro (quizás un guardabarro o Capot) para q se vea cómo vas usando las diferentes herramientas y cómo vas ejerciendo la presión de las mismas para quitar el bollo. En casi todos los videos q he visto, de varios canales, se ve el la mejora desde afuera solamente
Por eso, si pones la cámara de adentro se va a ver cómo nadie lo muestra. Muchas gracias amigo.
Saludos
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Veré lo que puedo hacer. Es muy difícil filmar el interior cuando se trabaja en un trabajo, ya que la parte posterior del panel es muy oscura, por lo que es muy difícil captar esto con una cámara. Pero voy a ver si esto es posible. Gracias por tus sugerencias, son de mucha ayuda👍
@@1st_track_dents por eso te sugeria quizás en un Capot..que se puede ver de abajo...
Otra cosa que casi no se muestra en los videos es, como se ejerce palanca con las varillas, cómo se enganchan los aros para palanquear con las varillas .
Bueno q sigas bien.
Felices pascuas.
Abrazo
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Great repair!
Thanks, I hope you are well 👍
@@1st_track_dents Yes, Thank you.
Great job 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
you are doing amazing job and great videos...just keep doing it please :P
Awesome job 👏
Thanks Tommy 👍
Incredible.
Cheers Glenn 👍
Great... greetings from 🙋🏻♂️🇪🇸
Greetings! Thank you for your interest 😎
Excellent...like it never happened..👍👍👍👍
Thanks Rodney, that's always the look I'm aiming for 👍
After binge watching all these videos I should get certificate says . He don’t jack about PDR
great work
Thanks Jonathan for watching 👍
Wow. Where are you based? I’ve got a couple of dents I need removing
Thanks Andy, I am based in St Albans, Hertfordshire. 👍
Hi Jake, any chance for a new apprenticeship please? Would love to be there around your skills. Thank you.
Ha ha, you're not the first one to ask that. Unfortunately I have no plans at present for any apprenticeships, sorry.
@@1st_track_dents it was worth asking. Will enjoy watching and learning from you. Cheers Jake.
@@2andmorewheels322 Thanks, take care 👍
New to the channel if you were to recommend a body work guy about 3 or 5 bars and screw in tips and other tools like lights and stuff what would it be thanks for your time !
The 24 inch double bend tool I use all the time from Ultra is here, this is a great all rounder bar:
www.ultradenttools.com/products/st3802-24-x-7-16-screwtip-dbl-bend-90?_pos=3&_sid=d6dbd8607&_ss=r
The A44 tip set that accompanies the 24 inch double bend tool:
www.ultradenttools.com/products/a44-7-16-6-pc-tip-set-and-tip-holder?_pos=1&_sid=5430179c2&_ss=r
I use these tools all the time, they are very good if you are just starting out.
Regarding lights, there are a few manufacturers, Elimident and Stucky are very popular, never used any of their lights though as they way out of my price range, so I've had to make my own.
Good Luck!
Fantastic!!!
Thanks 👍
Can you tell me which glue use?
Hi, at the moment I am using Glexo hot glue and Tabweld (Grey) 👍
I use a mixture of Glexo, Tab Weld and now collision glue by Keco 👍
@@1st_track_dents thanks a lot.
top job as per usual :)
Thanks 👍
When are you coming to Germany? I would love to see you fixing our car :D
Haven't been to Germany since 2007, so I am definitely due a visit! 👍
How much that kind of dent?
What does a repair like that cost?
How much can a repair like this cost?
Phantastic work!!!!👍👍👍👍🇪🇺🇺🇦🕊️
Thank you! 👊
Cracking job again! :-)
Cheers 👍
It's wonderful✨😍
Very nice
Thank you 👍
Nice.
Thanks
Where are you based mate?
I'm based in St Albans Hertfordshire and only cover local areas. I don't have a workshop unfortunately so you wouldn't be able to come to me. If you let me know where you live, I may know a good tech near you 👍
I bet this kit is expensive, even though its just a metal bar with some plastic attachments
Indistinguishable from magic.
Thanks 👍
Would be faster to fill it with clag and rattle can it from Halfords !!!
Definitely not, no paint was damaged so it's always better to retain the original manufacturers paint finish. 👍👍
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Thanks!
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Hello Jake , are you monitoring your "info" inbox? Sent you a rather unusual request (in a somewhat lengthy email). Looking forward to hearing from you.
Hi Aamer, thanks for your message, sorry I've been out of action for a few days. I've just responded to your email now 👍
@@1st_track_dents Hello Jake, to be honest, I did not expect an established professional such as yourself to reply so promptly. Very kind of you, sir!
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Thanks 👍
@@1st_track_dents you're always very most welcome Buddy 😍😍😍
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accidently hit the dislike button, sorry about that my man. I assure you that was complete accident!
awesome job
Thank You 👍