Very Deep Crease Dent Repair Encinitas

Well another very advanced paintless dent repair on another hard Ford truck. I was doing this pdr job in Encinitas, Ca and when I pulled up I was like "uh oh!" A very deep dent caused from slightly jack knifing a trailer. Not to make things worse, it was a pearl white 3 stage paint. Which means, if I become to aggressive with my pushes, the paint would crack severely and ghost trail making it look worse.

Luckily it was overcast on the coast because I was not going to have any shade. In the end, there was a slight wave because how stretched the crease was. I had to be very aware not to crack paint, so i decided to leave a slight low near the edge. It would not be worth for me to get greedy and try to force the last bit out and jeopardize the whole repair by cracking paint. It took me just about 2 1/2 hours to remove. I charge $250 and the customer lived happily ever after.

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

M35 infinity Dent Repair San Diego

Today I worked on a crushed body line from an Infinity M35 in San Diego. The paintless dent repair took just about 3 1/2 hours to complete. I started by knocking a little of the crown down first and then working the low. Little by little I slowly got the metal to cooperate.

I used a soft tip tool, then sharper ones to finish with detail. I crossed checked like a mad man and kept my face planted to the metal. It was very overcast today and I am actually thankful because working in a white car in the sun is torture for my eyes, even with polarized sun glasses.

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

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On the left sleeve, the shirts say, "I See Dent People." The pdr t shirts are a perfect way to start a conversation and even lead to a job or two!

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Ford Metal - Crease Dent Repair Training

Yesterday I put Nico to the test when it came to removing long creases on Ford metal. Performing paintless dent repair and deep door ding removal can be somewhat a little bit of a challenge. Some may not be aware of the resistance Ford sheet metal has. When you push, it does not react as well like most other sheet metal. Besides aluminum, this particular manufacture (Ford) contains a different mix of elements that give Ford sheet metal more strength.

I had Nico work on a very long 38" long crease. But wait, there was another factor. Not only was it a long crease and on a Ford, it had some type of backing on the back of the skin to keep road noise to a minimum. What this means is that it is very difficult to place your tool tip and be very accurate. I showed Nico how to manage this challenge with specific tools and tips to obtain the best results. Still, it was very much indeed a big pain.

Nico was on the crease for 5 hours and had very good success with accurate pushes. Some struggles as expected but understanding how to manage the struggle was more important. He will be finishing up the crease later this afternoon.

-- Myke Toledo
858-699-2054

http://www.denttime.com

Body Line Paintless Dent Repair Acura MDX

Today after I finished up a training session with Nico from Greece, I received a last minute call from a body shop when I was on my way home.

When I arrived, I saw I had a nice little dent waiting for me. A crease dent that goes right across the body line on an Acura MDX. Performing paintless dent repair / removal on these vehicles are usually average. But when it comes to any body line, never under estimate the "hard" factor.

This dent took nearly an hour to remove. A soft tip tool was used along with separate screw on tips that helped finish the dent out.

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

Learning Glue Pulling PDR Training

I have a quick break and we just finished up doing Scion TC. We had to perform some glue pulling on the top rail of the vehicle. Nico is picking up the paintless dent repair glue pulling technique quite nice. Nico from Greece has just about 2 more weeks to learn a lot more. I will keep you posted. Learn more about pdr training through our official website at DentTime.com


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

PDR Training Graduate Doing Well in Florida

I trained a PDR trainee Brad over a year ago in the art of paintless dent repair. He is from Fort Myers, Florida and he just emailed me how he had been doing.

Hey Myke, Its Brad from Fort Myers, FL just emailing to say hi. I have gotten a business up and running its taken me a little bit but I got there. I have been working on a web site its coming along nice - kinda work in progress. Well just want to say thanks, my training is paying off. My dents have been just getting better and better. If you get a chance check out my web site www.platinumdentrepair.com tell me what you think? I like the new Dent Time site the xb video with the 70's tv show music is great. Well thanks again Myke talk to you later.

Brad

No thank you Brad for choosing me to train you. Your dent repairs look fantastic and clean. Keep pushing your skills and challenge yourself and soon you will be better than me. No joke because that is what I wish for every student I train.

Thanks again Brad and continued success.

Regards,
Myke Toledo






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

Tough Lexus Paintless Dent Repair PDR

Today I once again got my butt handed to me today doing a fairly complex dent on a hood of a Lexus LS430.

Access was terrible along with leverage. I worked some of the lion share of the dent using the glue pulling method but uncoils not get most of it out because of tight and trapped pressure against the body line. Oh, and did I mention that the hood was aluminum? Those who don't understand the difference between steel and aluminum when it comes to pdr, all I can mention is you are in for a treat. Aluminum is much more stronger and much less likely to react to your pushes the same as steel. That's another subject though I will likely blog about later.

I accessed the dent through two ways. I had to remove the grill and remove the rubber hood grommet that levels the hood. With some persistence and a little luck, I removed 90% or better in about 2 1/2 hours. Limited access kept me from getting this dent to a 98 - 100% pdr repair but as usual, I learned what I am up against when and if I see a similar dent on a similar situation.

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

Dan PDR Student Works Big Dent Repair

This post is about Dan Ontrop's last and big paintless dent repair he did. It was his last day and he wanted to test himself on what he learned from the previous weeks.

I have a specific and a solid way I teach my pdr students so they can break big dents down into smaller and more manageable repairs. It's all about recognition after a pdr student understands the fundamentals of paintless dent repair. Recognizing high spots, crowns, knocking down, pin pointing and knowing how to finish will drastically improve the overall results of a pdr repair. Keeping your dent clean is the most important. If you have miss-pushes everywhere, the dent becomes unreadable and real chewy. A lost cause and then the frustration begins to build.

Dan not only understands the fundamentals, he perfects his new learned pdr process with good habits. Even though this dent was not removed 100%, he is comfortable with his pushes and tap downs. Eventually Dan will become more experienced and quicker as he perfects the art of paintless dent removal.

For those who may think pdr appears easy, it's not. Matter of fact, it is one of the most challenging trades to learn to date. Yes, there are many pdr techs out there and many more who take short cuts or struggling to perfect the art due to poor habits and training.

You can keep up in Dan Ontrop in Ohio through his new website DanODents.com

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