That's great, your brother did it in such detail and used many of the tools I used in Vietnam to make it very simple. I'm also making the same channel as my brother. I hope you'll visit and give me advice.
Been doing bodywork for close to forty years , never thought this would be possible, the knowledge , patience and skill displayed here is off the charts , I don’t think most people watching this really understand how incredible this is , I’m super impressed.
Round of applause for the few thousandths of an inch layer of clearcoat and paint that is capable of withstanding ALOT of force with glued on pulling tools!
Wow! After 35 years of doing autobody and paint I thought I was pretty good. After watching you, I have a long way to go. You are a master. Thanks for the video and the teaching.
I just watched your video, and I have to say, I’m amazed! As a 40-year-old woman with very little knowledge about cars, I never imagined I could be so captivated by this kind of work. Your passion and skill are truly inspiring, and for the first time, I’m actually considering giving it a try myself, even with no experience and a limited budget. Your videos make me feel like anything is possible, and I wanted to thank you for sharing your talent and inspiring people like me to step out of their comfort zones. Keep up the amazing work!🙏
Umm...it's this kind of old (I'm old) thinking that has me spinning....I'm trying to get away from even the ridiculous word perfection...its completely subjective, unachievable and absolutely gets in the way of whats important....far more important than the myth of "perfect craftsmanship"...it's finishing. You have to finish. Use the wrong words for a person like myself and you end up with a lifetime of potential and a garage full of "perfect projects" that couldn't meet the criteria and were never finished. Just piled up regrets for even the inspiration to start them. I now make the commitment to finish what I start whatever the final outcome. Further, because I suck, I also have to commit to finishing them ON TIME. That daggone word causes lateness that causes a bad taste for the end user regardless of the finish..."I needed it then, not now"...because I was chasing a ghost for two extra months. Thank god for youtube and generous artists to help work out these kinks. Cheers
@@nedanother9382sir you sound very much like myself as far as having a garage full of unfinished projects. It's called adult ADD/ADHD! It gets depressing sometimes. But iv learned to deal with it. Also, he said the fella was striving for perfect craftsmanship! Not that it or he was perfect! One last thing, something that helps me out these days is making a list of things or even steps to a project and checking them off as you go. It helps to keep me from getting side tracked on another project. Anyway, just letting you know you aren't alone. Good luck my friend!
Always rewarding to watch a master perform his craft. You can tell this guy owns a wealth of experience, knows his tools inside and out, can visualize a solution where even his competitors cannot, and has practiced the skills to make it happen. Bravo.
Or the competitors CAN visualise the best cost effective solution but instead recommend the one that would bring in the most Profit to them (making the job bigger etc). That is the world we live in. As the years go by I realise people today are more manipulative/greedy/lack self control/self discipline and more willing to trade anything for money.
I have been a heavy collision tech for many years and would have never believed it had I not seen for myself. There are countless metalmen out there but you my friend are a true craftsman !!!
Absolutely the best PDR channel I've ever come across. The energy and enthusiasm of what you do is contagious and necessary. We should do what we do with all our heart. The instructions and explanations of the methods used to move the metal are second to none.....and tell us how the applied forces work to relieve tension in the metal. So excited to watch how you apply sound principles and practices to restore the metal to production line perfection.
This is the first time I ever left a comment on you tube. I am not a body man but after watching this video I was amazed on your ability to repair this. If no one else commented on your ability I will say this YOU ARE AMAZING in Your profession!!
"25 years working in sheet metal and paint, I was totally impressed with his work, I am starting in the pdr world and I never thought this kind of blow could be recovered. My respects, greetings from Spain.
I have no words when you posted your videos not only for the finished work but for how clean you manipulate the metal without pimple. I am tired to see thousands of PDR videos in TH-cam along the years but you and another few ones are the GOATS. Awsome job my friend like always.
Thank you Victor!! Like I mentioned toward the end of my video I do not glass out Wholesale work or push to paint.. I only glass out retail work that’s when I’m really getting paid.. so on my channel you will get a mix of the not so perfect and some perfect..
As a body man of 30 years im very impressed. I havent seen anyone make the wooden clamps. I like watching pdr because it helps me. I could straighten that quarter but Never paintless. Again. Great job
20 year autobody technician, painter, body shop manager and owner i will be the first to say Great job this takes someone with extreme skill and talent !!!!
That was hands down the most amazing repair I have ever seen in my life. This guy is the David Blaine of auto repair. This is obviously an art for this gentleman.....you can tell by the way he describes his motions as he finesse the metal like Magneto of XMen. Wow.....just wow. #GOAT
@@magellanmax thats what body shops are supposed to do insurance companies are multi billion dollar institutions they can afford it. Also nothing is better then a new panel
I think these kind of procedures are great for the owners of the car, it gives them the option of cheaper repair based on their financial situation. Quarter panel replacement is very expansive
@@julioramossilva3968 - You can see slight ripples on the ridge... but the point is not to be perfect but to be as close as possible. Also this guy got it closer than most could with that kind of damage so that is why its impressive.
Just seen the video. Truly a talented man. I've been doing body work for 45 yrs, a ASE master, and I have seen many different repair procedures by talented men, but you sir, bring science back to the trade. Truly nice work, with a common sense plan for repair! 12:56
New subscriber, son of a 50 yr..."old school" body guy. He was never paintless but a master at his craft. Watching you is a different art, truly satisfying to watch. Well done!
When you see that one person who stays humble and rises above the rest. You are that guy. We can all learn something from you, regardless of profession. Incredible work!
I worked at a paintless dent repair shop for 2 year ...but NOBODY I knew had this talent! this was top notch!.....I am blown away by this great craftsman in the video and I worked in this industry
New to this channel and I’m so happy I found it! I’ve been doing bodywork for some time and every time I look online for answers to some questions I have the people never explain it or show what I’m looking for and here you are explaining everything so perfectly! Thank you so much! I learned so much just from this video!
Uhhh, WOW! That was amazing. Reading the physics of a dent like that and then knowing how to tackle it is incredible. Then the finished product is just mind blowing. Great work is an understatement. I'm beyond words.
Un-fricken believable. You make that look easy. I doubt there's many PDR guys that would have attempted that one. I've tried PDR on a few of my cars, nothing crazy, and still couldn't get the results I wanted. You are an amazing artist. Well done.
The great knoledge and artist! I watch this video again and I notice that I learn always something new. Thank you, Ken! I am very grateful to you! Dragan from Serbia
That would normally need a new panel because people are not skilled in this area. You are one in a small bunch with a talent and deserve a premium for your work. Much respect
I have seen all sorts of repairs from fibre glass, carbon fibre welding and body filler . What you do is magic the results are unbelievable. Keep up the good work
You've got to be kidding me WOW, You are a Rembrandt of body work, pure Genius. Whatever you charge for that it is in no way near enough. You my man are PRICELESS!!!
I've been a Body Technician for over 10 years. I would have never guessed something like this was even possible. Ive never seen your videos before. But I am definitely going to watch more.
Absolutely amazing, I went to school for autobody repair and always enjoyed the heavy collision side. I also was intrigued by PDR, I always thought it was for small dents. You have opened my eyes to a whole new realm of possibilities, that I never imagined. To see that panel before you started, I too was thinking have to remove the panel and replace. Thank you for your videos, I will be looking forward for more to come.
Oh man. Fisrt video of yours that ive seen. I have been doing stuff like this for years on mine and my buddys rides for the simple fact we grown up broke and always trying to flip beat up cars. never has it come out anywhere close to as perfect as this. And I never knew about PDR before this video. I mean we were shovin rebarb with different bends in the end down the quarter panel, fender, and door panel to take most of the dents out of a side swiped pontiac my buddy bought for $250 and we made it look a whole lot better but I didnt realize just how much we were on the right track until now. Please keep posting I am going to absorb and utilize all the information you are so kind to share for free. Thank you. Brain geers fully turnin now! Im excited about this!
Wildly amazing! Had no idea this stuff was possible without filler. First time here. My mom Jack knifed their truck and needs this. I've attempted painting numerous vehicles so seeing this made me realize there are all kinds of methods for the gurus 💪
Man ! I have watch thousands of PDR videos , but what you have just done is beyond amazing I have never seen a finish like that before , you are truly a craftsman / magician.
Dude that is crazy. Never seen anyone so skilled at pulling dents out like this. I love how you really break it down to a science, you create a plan before going in, and know every tool you’re going to use beforehand. If this was me, I’d just grab a mallet and start trying to punch it out from the inside lol, but I also have never done bodywork and don’t have any special tools. But what a cool video, I always enjoy watching a master of their craft go to work, I learned a lot.
I’m retired after 45 years in the auto collision industry and I’ve never seen anything remotely like this before I’m in awe. Thanks so very much for the video
The most amazing part to me is the paint, it's flexibility. The fact of seeing the paint "stretched" to such a degree and then manipulated back, without a crack is incredible.
This is just pure artistry. The amount of knowledge to even know where to start pulling from, let alone coming up with the technique of simultaneous pulling and custom pulling apparatus... well the results speak for themselves. Astounding edit: I'm curious the total amount of time spent of this and the total cost. As far as I'm concerned, this type of restoration work is priceless
This guy's work is incredible! The funny part is he really makes it look easy. The patience and eye for detail is of the charts. The weird part for me is that I get it. Before he even started I thought the same thing about the process. The dent kinda tells you where to start. But honestly never having done this the technique and artistry behind it kinda blows my mind.
Amazing job! 👍 It's fun to watch an artist like you that pulls this dent so it looks like this quarterpanel never was dented before. Please keep up the good work!
Respect! Metal stretches (gets longer) when it bends. How you manage to massage it all back to the OEM, die-stamped form, with no paint damage, is epic! Pure talent. Can't read, or write a book on this magic!
After 45 yrs working in body shops and from painting to structural repair you have to be the best I've ever seen. I work at a high-end shop in a large city. The wooden glue tabs are genius. I'll be using that idea for sure. Thanks for the lesson.
I have watched a dent-less repairman work on my cars over the years, but this repair is several levels above expert. Thanks for sharing this special skill.
My first time watching this gentleman...master craftsman... work was truly amazing. Never would believe fixing the panel as he did was even possible... but there it is... Also, praise to Subaru for using a paint and clear coat that stands up to this kind of work being done.
Yeah, I went through years of school and OJT and got a degree in paint/fender/body, and when I would ask about PDR, a lot of the guys would scoff and say it was fine for small dents, or maybe after hail storms. They'd all want to remove/replace fenders, cut/weld/fill/sand/paint QP/SP and door skins. I'd ask them why they don't try to manipulate the dent and make at least reuse the original fenders etc. Most would say it was easier and faster to do it their way. I'd still hold on to the old parts and practice manipulating the metal, but if I had been able to see this channel when I was still working there and going to school, I think I would have been able to convince the instructor as well as the owner of the body shop I was working at to train me on it. I'm not knocking the other way at all and understand that in certain instances it is definitely needed. However, an alternative is always nice to have.
@@jmackinjersey1 I remember reading about this technique of repairing small dents years ago. This method of dent repair has improved and progressed beyond repairing just door dings.
In the beginning i thought there's no way it can be done ( without the cutting and welding process ). Wow..the result is amazing. With greatest respect for your excellent work.
Ive seen dent repairs before and im always in shock. When this popped up on my recommended i had to watch. You sir have done a fantastic job, this is real skilled labor right here. Have a pat in the back. Good job, good job, good job,
New viewer here. This is nothing short of astonishing. My son and I have old Jeep GCs (2002 and 2006) in need of a little dent TLC. Although we'll never reach your level of expertise, this vid gave us some great ideas. Thanks for posting it!
Man, I try to fix small dent and it already took me like 5 hours and it is still not perfect. Huge respect for all this knowledge you put into such repair.
This gonna sound weird, but watching you being a master of your craft is both calming and on the edge nerve wrecking at the same time. Also new subscriber.
Unreal. It was cool to see him visualize how the sequence of the pull and everything that was need to make it work before he even started the work. That was awesome to watch. He should edit this up and make a new short video. Awesome job Brother!
Hey guys do you now where can I learn this job or any trainings?thanks
Learning Dent repair link per request www.39-mobile-paintless-dent-repair-cost-san-jose.com/beginner-pdr-level-training/
Look into a local community college in your area. Most have a auto collision program.
@@Finny869 thanks
That's great, your brother did it in such detail and used many of the tools I used in Vietnam to make it very simple. I'm also making the same channel as my brother. I hope you'll visit and give me advice.
Привет из России я пдр мастер. Примерное делаю на сто у себя
Been doing bodywork for close to forty years , never thought this would be possible, the knowledge , patience and skill displayed here is off the charts , I don’t think most people watching this really understand how incredible this is , I’m super impressed.
Hector thank you so much 40years you could probably teach me some things
Same here 40 years and that's a expensive hit . Insurance companies would give me a new panel .
Its just the factor r u risking working half a day on this and what if it fails so safer to go with just bodywork filler paint or a new panel
I appreciate the skill. You're an artist. A surgeon
I tried removing as simple dent and it took me forever and the dent is still there
This guy deserves to be acknowledged as a master craftsman and an artist.
I will acknowledge
is there even anyone in doubt?
He's not Superman.
He's Picasso!
Like brain surgery.
he is a Doctor
Completely crazy to witness, the skill level here is huge. Honestly looked like an impossible job.
I'm surprised the man's insurance company didn't write the car off !
In fact it's the council's insurance company who paid and I wonder why ?
What skill? My uncle said he can do this with a block of wood and a carpenter hammer with his eyes closed!
Cities usually as well as state and fed gov are all self insured. That is why they rather fix it than pay for a whole new car.
Round of applause for the few thousandths of an inch layer of clearcoat and paint that is capable of withstanding ALOT of force with glued on pulling tools!
Anybody else got randomly recommended this video and watched it all the way?
RD thank you for your comment
Yeah crazy...
Same...I'm impressed
Yup.
Me too
I'm a body shop owner. I've never seen anyone this good in my life. Good job man
Wow! After 35 years of doing autobody and paint I thought I was pretty good. After watching you, I have a long way to go. You are a master. Thanks for the video and the teaching.
I just watched your video, and I have to say, I’m amazed! As a 40-year-old woman with very little knowledge about cars, I never imagined I could be so captivated by this kind of work. Your passion and skill are truly inspiring, and for the first time, I’m actually considering giving it a try myself, even with no experience and a limited budget. Your videos make me feel like anything is possible, and I wanted to thank you for sharing your talent and inspiring people like me to step out of their comfort zones. Keep up the amazing work!🙏
To not settle for "good" but going for perfection, is the mark of a true craftsman.. well done.
I'm only an onlooker but I can recognise good workmanship when I see it . Craftsmanship of the highest quality
Umm...it's this kind of old (I'm old) thinking that has me spinning....I'm trying to get away from even the ridiculous word perfection...its completely subjective, unachievable and absolutely gets in the way of whats important....far more important than the myth of "perfect craftsmanship"...it's finishing. You have to finish. Use the wrong words for a person like myself and you end up with a lifetime of potential and a garage full of "perfect projects" that couldn't meet the criteria and were never finished. Just piled up regrets for even the inspiration to start them. I now make the commitment to finish what I start whatever the final outcome. Further, because I suck, I also have to commit to finishing them ON TIME. That daggone word causes lateness that causes a bad taste for the end user regardless of the finish..."I needed it then, not now"...because I was chasing a ghost for two extra months.
Thank god for youtube and generous artists to help work out these kinks.
Cheers
Good is the enemy of great.
@@tangocharlie9291good is the step brother of great!
@@nedanother9382sir you sound very much like myself as far as having a garage full of unfinished projects. It's called adult ADD/ADHD! It gets depressing sometimes. But iv learned to deal with it. Also, he said the fella was striving for perfect craftsmanship! Not that it or he was perfect!
One last thing, something that helps me out these days is making a list of things or even steps to a project and checking them off as you go. It helps to keep me from getting side tracked on another project. Anyway, just letting you know you aren't alone. Good luck my friend!
I’ve been an insurance adjuster for almost 15 years now with a major company and have never seen anything like this! Speechless.
I'm a automotive painter and let me tell you that's some of the best pdr work I've seen in a long time
Willklaes thank you so much for your comment I really appreciate it
I had him do some roof rail work on my car several years ago and he did a fantastic job. A real talent.
Yeah anywhere I've ever worked that would've been a brand new salvage quarter panel.
Fifthteen years in this busines and you left me speechless....Amazing job and golden hands! Cheers!
Ever!
WOW - *YOU ARE THE MAN for sure* !!! You go after the WORST of the WORST and bring it back to a *FACTORY BRAND NEW PANEL* ! You are unreal!
Always rewarding to watch a master perform his craft. You can tell this guy owns a wealth of experience, knows his tools inside and out, can visualize a solution where even his competitors cannot, and has practiced the skills to make it happen. Bravo.
Awesome 👍. See everyone it's a "CRAFT" NOT AN ARTFORM.
Thank you my friend I appreciate it
I agree 100%
Or the competitors CAN visualise the best cost effective solution but instead recommend the one that would bring in the most Profit to them (making the job bigger etc).
That is the world we live in. As the years go by I realise people today are more manipulative/greedy/lack self control/self discipline and more willing to trade anything for money.
This video left me speechless! a spunky performance.
Bravo Man of Steel!!
I've done body work for a lot of years and I've never seen anyone do something like that that's amazing
Rick thank you so much for your comment I really appreciate it
Yes it is!
Same
@@DentDiscountPDRBodyShop Can i be ur apprentice??
I have been a heavy collision tech for many years and would have never believed it had I not seen for myself. There are countless metalmen out there but you my friend are a true craftsman !!!
His understanding of physics makes me think he's an engineer as well! Lol
Absolutely the best PDR channel I've ever come across. The energy and enthusiasm of what you do is contagious and necessary. We should do what we do with all our heart. The instructions and explanations of the methods used to move the metal are second to none.....and tell us how the applied forces work to relieve tension in the metal. So excited to watch how you apply sound principles and practices to restore the metal to production line perfection.
Thank you for your comment
Outstanding craftsmanship 💯👍💪i hope to be this good one day
It is very rare that I’m truly amazed by what professionals can do, but I’m beyond amazed! Well done!
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This is not a professional job, it is a piece of art!
Thank you
It's definitely both!
That was extremely impressive. I am an 18 year pdr tech and I'm blown away by this repair. Great job
This is the first time I ever left a comment on you tube. I am not a body man but after watching this video I was amazed on your ability to repair this. If no one else commented on your ability I will say this YOU ARE AMAZING in Your profession!!
"25 years working in sheet metal and paint, I was totally impressed with his work, I am starting in the pdr world and I never thought this kind of blow could be recovered.
My respects, greetings from Spain.
Rrfiber thank you very much for your comment I really appreciate that
I didnt even know the end result could be this good without fillers and new paint.
True artist!
I have no words when you posted your videos not only for the finished work but for how clean you manipulate the metal without pimple. I am tired to see thousands of PDR videos in TH-cam along the years but you and another few ones are the GOATS. Awsome job my friend like always.
Thank you Victor!! Like I mentioned toward the end of my video I do not glass out Wholesale work or push to paint.. I only glass out retail work that’s when I’m really getting paid.. so on my channel you will get a mix of the not so perfect and some perfect..
Your wholesale jobs are the retail jobs from others trying to merchandise his personal signature tools.
👍
Just one word to describe:
Overmaster!!!
Awsome job, keep walking man
As a body man of 30 years im very impressed. I havent seen anyone make the wooden clamps. I like watching pdr because it helps me. I could straighten that quarter but Never paintless. Again. Great job
This is amazing. Never thought that kind of damaged could be repaired like that. Pay this man.
20 year autobody technician, painter, body shop manager and owner i will be the first to say Great job this takes someone with extreme skill and talent !!!!
Johnathan thank you for your comment I really appreciate it
It takes more than watching a video to get to this level of body repair.
This guy is on a level most people could only wish for.
I grind it and mud it
No es real el video
@@simoneubidia9012in the US it is🤠
Been in the body shop business for 25 years and wow I never thought this could be possible. Great job my man!
true, not possible ))
@@jp2en maybe the before is actually the after
haha after 25 years you should know that this is fake
That is next level my friend. I’ve been doing this for a while and I’m totally impressed with your creativity and willingness to adapt. Awesome.
Wow, thank you!
That was hands down the most amazing repair I have ever seen in my life. This guy is the David Blaine of auto repair. This is obviously an art for this gentleman.....you can tell by the way he describes his motions as he finesse the metal like Magneto of XMen. Wow.....just wow. #GOAT
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I don’t even know how this was possible. My mind is absolutely blown wow
The down votes are from body shops that would've chopped off the quarter panel and charged the insurance company an arm & a leg.
@@magellanmax thats what body shops are supposed to do insurance companies are multi billion dollar institutions they can afford it. Also nothing is better then a new panel
I would have never believed this was possible to repair without a replacement panel. Very impressive.
It is not if you check for rela you will see paint damage, its not perfect.
Still better then bodywork by far
I too believe the quarter panel should be replaced.
I think these kind of procedures are great for the owners of the car, it gives them the option of cheaper repair based on their financial situation. Quarter panel replacement is very expansive
@@julioramossilva3968 - You can see slight ripples on the ridge... but the point is not to be perfect but to be as close as possible. Also this guy got it closer than most could with that kind of damage so that is why its impressive.
Just seen the video. Truly a talented man. I've been doing body work for 45 yrs, a ASE master, and I have seen many different repair procedures by talented men, but you sir, bring science back to the trade. Truly nice work, with a common sense plan for repair! 12:56
Absolutely off the chart! I never even knew such tools or skills existed. Phenomenal work.
New subscriber, son of a 50 yr..."old school" body guy. He was never paintless but a master at his craft. Watching you is a different art, truly satisfying to watch. Well done!
Curt thank you for subscribing and welcome to my channel
When you see that one person who stays humble and rises above the rest. You are that guy. We can all learn something from you, regardless of profession. Incredible work!
Ace tech thank you for your comment
Humble...what video did you watch
Jaw dropped. Your level of presentation somehow matched the level of your dent repair. 5 stars all the way. God blessed you. No typo.
I never in a million years would have thought that dent could be repaired. Excellent work! That's some real skill
Reese thank you for your comment
Ikr! That's on the unibody, most times that car is a total loss.
You're a true artist. Seriously, this is an artwork. Not a repair
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Thank you for your comment I appreciate it and you are spot on.
@@DentDiscountPDRBodyShop I cant believe this,,
@@DentDiscountPDRBodyShop where are you from,,I have never seen anything like this before,,you have done a great job
@@DentDiscountPDRBodyShop It will be a dream come true if learn from you.
Amazing great work
I worked at a paintless dent repair shop for 2 year ...but NOBODY I knew had this talent! this was top notch!.....I am blown away by this great craftsman in the video and I worked in this industry
How much would something like this cost ?
@@addit38732200-3500! I would think! Possibly more. With it in the crease and light like that probably more!
New to this channel and I’m so happy I found it! I’ve been doing bodywork for some time and every time I look online for answers to some questions I have the people never explain it or show what I’m looking for and here you are explaining everything so perfectly! Thank you so much! I learned so much just from this video!
Post videos of the work you do?
First time in seeing your work. Pretty amazing. I would never have thought it was possible to pull and shape that dint. It’s a real work of art
Great skill. Wonderful work of experience 👍🙏
Uhhh, WOW! That was amazing. Reading the physics of a dent like that and then knowing how to tackle it is incredible. Then the finished product is just mind blowing. Great work is an understatement. I'm beyond words.
Un-fricken believable. You make that look easy. I doubt there's many PDR guys that would have attempted that one. I've tried PDR on a few of my cars, nothing crazy, and still couldn't get the results I wanted. You are an amazing artist. Well done.
As a 20 year painter/bodyman. I have to say, that was impressive. Fantastic work man!
Alpha thank you for your comment I appreciate it
This is the most impressive repair ive seen. Makes me not even try to diy and just bring it to you
Excellent, I have been in the collision industry for 40 plus years, very impressed, love to learn more about this, great job
The great knoledge and artist! I watch this video again and I notice that I learn always something new. Thank you, Ken! I am very grateful to you!
Dragan from Serbia
That would normally need a new panel because people are not skilled in this area. You are one in a small bunch with a talent and deserve a premium for your work. Much respect
I have seen all sorts of repairs from fibre glass, carbon fibre welding and body filler . What you do is magic the results are unbelievable. Keep up the good work
You can tell this dude just loves what he does.
You've got to be kidding me WOW, You are a Rembrandt of body work, pure Genius. Whatever you charge for that it is in no way near enough. You my man are PRICELESS!!!
I've been a Body Technician for over 10 years. I would have never guessed something like this was even possible. Ive never seen your videos before. But I am definitely going to watch more.
Thank you for your comment
Dude is a miracle worker. I cant believe it was able to be repaired
You have my absolute respect, sir!!!! I just discovered you yesterday and I have already watched 7 of your videos. It is impressive what you do.
Absolutely amazing, I went to school for autobody repair and always enjoyed the heavy collision side.
I also was intrigued by PDR, I always thought it was for small dents. You have opened my eyes to a whole new realm of possibilities, that I never imagined.
To see that panel before you started, I too was thinking have to remove the panel and replace.
Thank you for your videos, I will be looking forward for more to come.
I know several ones calling themselves "craftman" that are going to paint this metal panel instead actions you have done . Perfect mate !
Absolutely incredible!!!
The skill, understanding and patience required to bring that panel back is amazing!
I have absolutely nothing to do with bodywork, but damn, this was so satisfying to watch! what an outstanding work, sir
Arthur welcome to my channel Your comment is like music to my ears
Oh man. Fisrt video of yours that ive seen. I have been doing stuff like this for years on mine and my buddys rides for the simple fact we grown up broke and always trying to flip beat up cars. never has it come out anywhere close to as perfect as this. And I never knew about PDR before this video. I mean we were shovin rebarb with different bends in the end down the quarter panel, fender, and door panel to take most of the dents out of a side swiped pontiac my buddy bought for $250 and we made it look a whole lot better but I didnt realize just how much we were on the right track until now. Please keep posting I am going to absorb and utilize all the information you are so kind to share for free. Thank you. Brain geers fully turnin now! Im excited about this!
Brian welcome to my channel you have a great story
you have experience when a dents not moving and you keep pushing till it comes out
Wildly amazing! Had no idea this stuff was possible without filler. First time here. My mom Jack knifed their truck and needs this. I've attempted painting numerous vehicles so seeing this made me realize there are all kinds of methods for the gurus 💪
This guy is from a whole different breed. Incredible
Grays garage thank you for your comment I really appreciate it
I thought he was homosapien
Man ! I have watch thousands of PDR videos , but what you have just done is beyond amazing I have never seen a finish like that before , you are truly a craftsman / magician.
Thank you Patrick your comment is muchly appreciated.
After seeing how miraculous this repair was I had no choice but to subscribe to this channel.
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Same here I was captivated in amazement from his artistry, just phenomenal artist.
Dude that is crazy. Never seen anyone so skilled at pulling dents out like this. I love how you really break it down to a science, you create a plan before going in, and know every tool you’re going to use beforehand. If this was me, I’d just grab a mallet and start trying to punch it out from the inside lol, but I also have never done bodywork and don’t have any special tools. But what a cool video, I always enjoy watching a master of their craft go to work, I learned a lot.
I’m retired after 45 years in the auto collision industry and I’ve never seen anything remotely like this before I’m in awe. Thanks so very much for the video
Hi mikeslade, have you become a flat earther yet?
That means you didn't accomplish much in your 45 years, but that sounds about right for most people in their job.
@@BestMods168 He didn't say when his 45 years experience occurred. You might be assuming he just retired yesterday.
Is this cheaper than going to a body shop? How many hours did it take to do this?
@@flat-earther Why, are you lonely?
The most amazing part to me is the paint, it's flexibility. The fact of seeing the paint "stretched" to such a degree and then manipulated back, without a crack is incredible.
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Wouldn’t have believed unless I saw for myself. You’re an artist.
Dang, brother, you're amazing. It my first time watching your videos. God has given you a talent of a Greek sculpture.
This is just pure artistry. The amount of knowledge to even know where to start pulling from, let alone coming up with the technique of simultaneous pulling and custom pulling apparatus... well the results speak for themselves. Astounding
edit: I'm curious the total amount of time spent of this and the total cost. As far as I'm concerned, this type of restoration work is priceless
This guy's work is incredible! The funny part is he really makes it look easy. The patience and eye for detail is of the charts. The weird part for me is that I get it. Before he even started I thought the same thing about the process. The dent kinda tells you where to start. But honestly never having done this the technique and artistry behind it kinda blows my mind.
The only people you want doing repairs, are perfectionists like you. Outstanding job!
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Wow you deserve the title that was like magic
God bless your talents and skilled approach
That is seriously an art, the way this dude does it.
This is extraordinary, clearly a lot of skill and experience on display here
Watching this puts me in that weird zone where I think “I could do this!” but also “There is absolutely no way I could do this!”
Not a chance my guy! My bro is one of the best PDR guys in the area and he probably won’t even touch it!
Lol. Video is so fake. It’s literally impossible to pdr this. And no way you are replicating that stamped factory steel line. This needs a body shop.
Oh hell yes I could do it....even faster. Mine would look like a hunk of crap but I could do it. ...kinda
@@nedanother9382 Same. I “fixed” my girlfriend’s fender a few years ago - you can still see all the custom hammer marks!
I'm totally with you there.
Amazing job! 👍 It's fun to watch an artist like you that pulls this dent so it looks like this quarterpanel never was dented before. Please keep up the good work!
What a fantastic repair. You would never guess what that panel looked like at the start. Absolutely flawless!
Respect! Metal stretches (gets longer) when it bends. How you manage to massage it all back to the OEM, die-stamped form, with no paint damage, is epic! Pure talent. Can't read, or write a book on this magic!
Is this legit, or a bunch of camera tricks? Stumped
Easy to fake a video. Don’t believe everything on TH-cam.
After 45 yrs working in body shops and from painting to structural repair you have to be the best I've ever seen. I work at a high-end shop in a large city. The wooden glue tabs are genius. I'll be using that idea for sure. Thanks for the lesson.
I'm a new subscriber and I work for a dealership that just got PDR tools, we're learning through a lot of people including you.
I have watched a dent-less repairman work on my cars over the years, but this repair is several levels above expert. Thanks for sharing this special skill.
"Every touch, clutch."
Legendary. Can be used for so many things. Had to subscribe!
Rich thank you so much. great comment muchly appreciate it and welcome to my channel
I’ve been doing PDR for almost 20 years now. You sir are in another class of PDR entirely. 🔥🙌🏼👍🏼👊🏼
How'd you get started?
My first time watching this gentleman...master craftsman... work was truly amazing. Never would believe fixing the panel as he did was even possible... but there it is...
Also, praise to Subaru for using a paint and clear coat that stands up to this kind of work being done.
I've been doing body work for years and this was absolutely amazing!. I'm throwing away my paint gun to learn this brilliant craft.
Yeah, I went through years of school and OJT and got a degree in paint/fender/body, and when I would ask about PDR, a lot of the guys would scoff and say it was fine for small dents, or maybe after hail storms. They'd all want to remove/replace fenders, cut/weld/fill/sand/paint QP/SP and door skins. I'd ask them why they don't try to manipulate the dent and make at least reuse the original fenders etc. Most would say it was easier and faster to do it their way. I'd still hold on to the old parts and practice manipulating the metal, but if I had been able to see this channel when I was still working there and going to school, I think I would have been able to convince the instructor as well as the owner of the body shop I was working at to train me on it.
I'm not knocking the other way at all and understand that in certain instances it is definitely needed. However, an alternative is always nice to have.
@@jmackinjersey1 I remember reading about this technique of repairing small dents years ago. This method of dent repair has improved and progressed beyond repairing just door dings.
You broke the laws of physics and it's perfect
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Nope, he just BENT them.
In the beginning i thought there's no way it can be done ( without the cutting and welding process ). Wow..the result is amazing. With greatest respect for your excellent work.
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Ive seen dent repairs before and im always in shock. When this popped up on my recommended i had to watch. You sir have done a fantastic job, this is real skilled labor right here. Have a pat in the back. Good job, good job, good job,
This is insane. It looked like a total impossibility, but the metal was forced to surrender to his will, and he makes it look easy. Awesome video. 👍
Metal is liquid
after all.. he is the "Metal Mentalist" LOL
This is honestly incredible, I can’t believe what I just watched. Very well done sir! You give the industry a very high bar to meet 🙌
Jack thank you
I had no idea this could be done to this level from that extreme of a dent. Incredible. New subscriber here.
New viewer here. This is nothing short of astonishing. My son and I have old Jeep GCs (2002 and 2006) in need of a little dent TLC. Although we'll never reach your level of expertise, this vid gave us some great ideas. Thanks for posting it!
This is amazing. You are a master at this. I wouldn't even think that this panel would be able to be repaired without being pulled and repainted.
This is just insane. A true CRAFTSMEN. may you continue to succeed
Gizmo thank you once again
TH-cam recommended this video out of nowhere I watched it all the way through completely amazed you have a new subscriber
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Man, I try to fix small dent and it already took me like 5 hours and it is still not perfect. Huge respect for all this knowledge you put into such repair.
This gonna sound weird, but watching you being a master of your craft is both calming and on the edge nerve wrecking at the same time. Also new subscriber.
I knew a guy like him many years ago. He was an artist, really. He was everyday drunken in the workshop, but his work was phenomenal... ;-)
Never seen anything like this before, and this was way more than I'd expect possible. You're an artist!
Unreal. It was cool to see him visualize how the sequence of the pull and everything that was need to make it work before he even started the work. That was awesome to watch. He should edit this up and make a new short video. Awesome job Brother!