Beware of Bad Bad Bumper Repair

I was walking in a parking lot at Walmart in my way in and saw a very common thing that happens when a person lets a non professional bumper repair company work on their vehicle. A very terrible repair that was so bad, the bumper would now need replacement.

Unfortunately some people want the cheapest repair and end up paying a much bigger price in the end. But how could this happen? Who would pay for such a thing? I see it a lot and hear it a lot. There are rip off artists going around claiming they work for a legit and professional bumper repair company but is doing this on the side for a cheaper cost. They work out of an unmarked vehicle (usually, sometimes have a cheap magnet on), do work with NO work order and no uniform.

These con artists approach people who have damage on their vehicles in parking lots and neighborhoods. Mainly targeting woman and elderly. They also intimidate the victim if they question the quality of their work.

The work these con artists do is very common with the same story. They unfortunately convince the victim to use their untrustworthy service by giving them a false story and a real business card of a legit business.

Luckily for some, victims have called me and checked before they had given the con artists the ok. And others had not. At the end if their repair, it looks like paste or bubble gum. Then explain how it will wash or wax right off the next day. They never intend to do a good job nor do they care. They generally want cash and rarely accept checks because they don't want to be tracked.

Use common sense and don't let anyone work on your vehicle without proper identification, in uniform with a marked vehicle and work order.

Our divisions, Dent Time and Bumper Time are licensed, insured and registered with BAR.

Please contact us direct if you have any questions at 858-699-2054.

-- Myke Toledo
858-699-2054
http://www.denttime.com

Deep Body Line PDR Training With Dano

Today was a fantastic pdr training day with Dan Ontrop. He's in his 4th week of paintless dent repair / removal training and he did a great job on a deep body line dent.

It was time to see how Dan could stand up on a super deep and sharp dent across a body line. I expected Dan to be on this for at least 3-4 hours. He removed this dent 95% in about 1 1/2 hours! Now if you have never done pdr, then you might think that's a long time for such a small dent. To other experienced pdr techs, that's impressive for a pdr training newbie who has only less than 20 true days of experience.

I had Dan do this dent outside in a pretty warm environment on a silver car. In other words, it was pretty challenging to concentrate on a dent with those kind of conditions. Silver vehicles are a very challenging on the eyes and you really need to focus to read the line board and dent correctly. But, Dan came through and his patience had been paying off. Take a look at his impressive progress.

-- Myke Toledo
858-699-2054
http://www.denttime.com

Mobile Bumper Repair San Diego - Gets a New Wrap

We have been working on a new design for our San Diego mobile bumper and paint scratch repair division.

We not only just care about our quality and customer service but we also very much care about our image.

Our final look and outcome will be mid July when our vehicle will be finished.

-- Myke Toledo
858-699-2054
http://www.denttime.com

3 week PDR Training Going Well

For those that are following how Dan is doing with his paintless dent repair training, I have an update. Today was the official start of his third week of pdr training.







The first week we did a lot of ding removals. Some were easy and some were challenging. As I train Dan, I remind him that it's all about the quality and he has definitely kept that in mind. His pushes are incredibly accurate without making irreversible mistakes like; paint cracks and guessing.







The second week was all about learning to control the tool tip and perfecting how to finish. PDR starts with a foundation and builds from there. I can not teach a student beyond the basics without them Knowing how to perfect the fundamentals of paintless dent repair. Learning the art of paintless dent removal starts from the basics of being able to read the line board, tool tip location, tool usage and developing muscle memory. All these factors when taught correctly build a good habit. Advanced paintless dent repair can not be achieved until the basics have been mastered.

Dan has made impressive progress thanks to his dedication and disciplined patience without giving up. Staring at a panel with lines going across the damaged area can take toll on a pdr trainee. As I mention in most of my articles or posts, pdr is not easy to learn but learning from the right instructor CAN make it all the better.

Today we had a great opportunity to work and train on a late model Mercedes Benz. Dan who did 85% of the dent. He started on this dent at about 10:45am and finished around 3pm. No lunch break in between, just a couple of small water breaks. Now I don't starve my pdr students, it's just we eat a big breakfast before we do pdr training.

Now the videos you are about to see are raw and unedited. Dan did most of this dent as you will see. We worked on hidden crowns, glue pulled, worked the body line, tapped down like about 500-800 times and crossed check like crazy.

Check out Dan's pdr training progress and you be the judge. Please visit our main website for more info

-- Myke Toledo
858-699-2054
http://www.denttime.com

BMW Crease Repair Training

Dan was in his second week of PDR training when we started to get into crease repair work. This BMW has a few sharp creases that touch the edge of the door.

Now I am not going to tell you that I had him do the whole crease because I didn't. He did a good portion. His pin pointing is very accurate when it comes to placing the tool tip exactly where it needs to be. And that is percisely the skill a pdr tech needs when it comes to finishing a dent or crease completely.

In order for my students to understand PDR fully, I take the student on a few planned retail jobs a week. I don't have them watch, I have them work the repair. My pdr students can only improve if they themselves are getting real experience, in real pdr situations. Since most students plan to do retail, there is no better time to start than during their 4 week pdr training. Although, I don't just put a student right on a retail car, I train them heavily before hand at the training facility, also on real cars.

Performing pdr on creases take a tremendous amount of patience and precise tool tip control. Each push needs to be precise or the repair could end up looking like a zipper effect.

Our pdr training demonstrates how we help our students rapidly develop their skills and maintan a good habit. Each student is trained to become more confident so in the their real environment, they find themselves in already familiar territory.

Line Board Paintless Dent Repair Training Video is on Amazon

We are excited to mention our paintless dent repair training video (PDR Line Board 101) has been added to Amazon.com for just $34.99! Our easy to understand paintless dent repair instructional pdr video puts you in the driver seat when it comes to detail. Our unique camera shots with animated diagrams allows you to comprehend the pdr techniques without confusion. A step by step pdr tutorial narrated by myself, Myke Toledo.
I hope you get a chance to purchase this dvd and learn the line board and the basics of paintless dent repair. Every good training starts with a foundation and this dvd will not disappoint. Here is a video trailer regarding what you will see and learn.

Using PDR Light With BMW

I know a lot of you pdr techs use a 12v light of some sort but here is a simple tip to keep in mind when using power from a late model BMW.

Dan Ontrop, who is a certified master BMW mechanic (who I am training now) explains some simple but important things to keep in mind so you don't drain the car battery.

-- Myke Toledo
858-699-2054
http://www.denttime.com

New PDR LED Light

(LED light - background- shown with line board) I recently visited Ultra Dent Tools in Riverside and picked up a new LED pdr light for obviously doing my paintless dent repair service.

So far I really like using it. If you are a shadow pdr tech user, then this light is for you. If you are a line board pdr guy like myself, then you still will appreciate the bulb acting as a single line like a line board. The LED bulb faces inward giving the utmost fade. Really bright and actually great to use.


-- Myke Toledo
858-699-2054
http://www.denttime.com

Dano Dents Learning Paintless Dent Repair the Right Way - Slow

Dan From Ohio During First Week Paintless Dent Repair Training

Dan Ontrop is from the near part of Dayton, Ohio. He decided to come learn paintless dent repair with me one on one. I knew from the start he was very organized and did some thorough research before he made the commitment. He asked me lots of questions (as one should) and followed up on my past students as well. As mentioned in my past articles, I made it clear to him that learning paintless dent repair would not be easy. He told me he had already spoke to a few pdr techs who actually do it for a living and gave him sound advice on what training he should demand and seek out.I knew right away, he had a good idea of what to expect based on his own research and our past conversations.

Please read and watch the Video by Clicking Here. 

PDR Training Update with Dano Week 1

Well I have been lately training Dan the art of paintless dent repair, soon to be (DanoDents.com). I am planning to video his first week progress, which I think will surprise most of you. Earlier today, I took a sharp knockdown and stabbed the panel and caused a very deep and sharp dent. If I told you he removed it out 100% I would be lying. But truthfully ( only his 3rd day) he removed it about 85% without oil canning or cracking paint.

Removing such a deep dent involves a ton of patience, the right tools and accurate pin pointing. Dan is doing remarkably well. His background is a certified BMW mechanic with a knack for detail. A perfect candidate for learning paintless dent removal.

Please check back sometime next week and see how his progress is going.









-- Myke Toledo
858-699-2054
http://www.denttime.com

1977 Datsun 280z Paintless Dent Repair

Encinitas, Ca - Performing paintless dent repair on older model vehicles can be somewhat of a challenge. Luckily this model, (1977 Datsun 280z) was considered the lightest of it's class back in the day, and the sheet metal prove to be so - thank gosh. Because pushing out dents out on classics usually means a brutal work out for any pdr technician's arms and wrists.

This Datsun had many dings going down the side of both doors. Total time was about 2 and half hours and as you will see in the videos below, the dent repair service came out great.

Please contact us direct at 800-420-3368 for a ball park estimate or email us your photos to denttime@gmail.com www.denttime.com

-- Myke Toledo
858-699-2054
http://www.denttime.com