How I Used Hot Glue To Fix This Dent | Paintless Dent Removal

Today I'm going to talk you through step by step my complete dent removal process and explain How I Used Hot Glue To Fix This Dent!

I'm going to teach you how to use a slide hammer for Directional Pulling to get the most effective pulls whilst releasing tension and working with the flow of the metal!

I start by checking for the access points and which tools will get me to which sections of the damage, then I begin to reduce the surrounding dent until I am left with the main dent you see in the photo. I use hot glue to reduce the large dent quickly and then finish the repair with tooling from the inside and some blending techniques to finish.

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00:00 Introduction
00:58 Access Points
01:39 Plan for removal
02:51 First stage or repair
03:59 Re assessing the damage
05:02 Crown removal
05:38 Re assessing the damage
07:42 Identifying the tension
08:21 First glue pull set up
09:45 Second glue pull set up
10:15 Re assessing the damage
11:11 Top Tip for using a slide hammer
11:52 Using a lifter
13:49 Restoring the bodyline
15:12 Blending
16:24 Shaping the panel and working the bodyline
17:12 Identifying 'hidden damage'
18:40 Blending
19:25 Finishing stages
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[vebnew]

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!

[kanthvickram]

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 !!

[bpths]

This is truly an art form. So satisfying to watch

[franzelias]

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!

[shafferjoe]

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.

[ClessieCummins]

this video was better than therapy! Very satisfying.

[wyattoneable]

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.

[davewebster]

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

[dentremover]

Wow amazing video Tom! Very relaxed tutorial great to see you show a different approach to pulling with the slide hammer 🎉🎉😊 Well done sir

[st_track_dents]

Great video Tom, lots of challenges to fix on this one! I Hope you are back on the tools soon! 👍

[hearliam]

OMG, Sir you are a genius, amazing work.

[okayisok]

The knowledge and expertise are relevant for ICE as well as EV vehicles.

[rbmwiv]

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.

[Andyc]

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 👍👏

[beckjuly]

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!

[tuff-duty]

this man is a master of his craft. thank you for an insight into your eye and your techniques.

[raymondquadros]

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

[billramsey]

Nice work Tom, hope your recovery is going well take care 😎👍

[p.p]

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.

[tomwakefield]

Outstanding repair you did an awesome job