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Sneaky PDR Training Sales Tactics Beware

Sneaky PDR Training Sales Tactics are alive and well today! I had to deal with these tactics when I learned paintless dent repair back in the 1990s. So, as I expose these…

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Top 10 PDR Training Questions

Top 10 PDR Training Questions. What questions should I ask a paintless dent repair trainer before committing to training? Many want to learn paintless dent repair and realize that they…

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3 Secret Prerequisites for Learning PDR

Rob McDowell, PDR master instructor, discusses the 3 secret perquisites for learning PDR. Before you begin your hands-on training, you should do these three things to assist in your success…

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A technician demonstrates paintless dent repair techniques on a car hood, explaining the process to a trainee. Markings on the hood indicate dents needing attention.

Why Can’t I Just Do Paintless Dent Repair Myself?

“Why can’t I just do paintless dent repair myself?” is an often asked question. Although there are companies selling Paintless Dent Removal kits, you should think twice about buying them.…

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4 Reasons Body Shop Techs Need Help Learning PDR

I have gone to body shops across the country over the last 18 years. I have seen many sets of abandoned PDR tools sitting on shelves or in corners of collision repair centers. I…

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Paint & Metal Department Upgrades PDR Skills

Mercedes’ paint and metal department upgrades PDR skills to reduce damage costs by increasing repair quality and efficiency. By Rob McDowell, Certified Dent Repair. Evaluating The Condition I was called…

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Why DIY Paintless Dent Repair Training Fails

DIY paintless dent repair training usually fails. Why? Because the act of paintless dent repair uses unnatural body movement most of the time. Trying to learn PDR by yourself has…

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