To say "extremely difficult", I would disagree. For you maybe, but like anything, Right tools and right knowledge would be immensely helpful. To those who have neither of those, then sure it would be a challenge for them.
Fixing dents that go through body lines has got to be one of the harder jobs to repair. You give other dent repair facilities a bad name because you are that good. Smiles.
You watch someone paint a portrait and think that doesn't look that hard till you try it. This guy has probably done this a hundred plus times, so good luck.
I am a boilermaker by trade and to see you move metal in the direction you want to go, is truly skillful. What i find even more amazing is that you are willing to share your techniques, so others can see what's possible. Well done, you seem like a lovely human being!
Beside showing the actual mechanics of your work it reflects your honesty and integrity. That customer can roll down the road and be confident that they weren't taken advantage of.
I used to do this for a living,,,,,,, panel beat and respray,,,, I saw it and thought there is NO WAY are you going to get that damage out,,,,,, but you did,, I am speechless.
The old hammer & dolly with a couple of shrink spots made for long days and having to have a paint booth, lots of tape, rolls of paper and plastic sheet. This is way easier.
I think people will use the easier way to patch and paint due to labour cost as long as the fixture can last for a bit of time. however you did a very good job.
Plus, filming your work, and making a laborious process so visually interesting, puts you into the category of artisan in my book, great work all around!
A guy like this pulled a golfball dent out of tight pillar on a VW Polo I had. Like this guy, he made it look simple. But you know, it's pure genius. So much respect for these modern artisans of metal. Thanks for posting. Always a joy to see this kind of skill and workmanship.
I have worked with Car Repair Body and Mechanical on Presidential Vehicles at the White House with the U.S. Army Transportation Agency for 15 Years,,,, Never saw a dent repaired with a hammer before!!!! Great Job!!!!!!!!
Pretty sure his lady friend appreciates the time & effort he puts into his play. Takes his time. Keeps the area warm. Doesn't quit till its satisfactory.
Im new to this but I think you are in the wrong business - you should be on America's Got Talent as a Magician! Great work, great tips, and great video and instruction!
Art. This is basically art. You want your car right you need someone with artistic ability, actual REAL attention to details, patience, quality, and Craftsmanship. He's a real one. Quality work!
That was like watching an artist paint his masterpiece. You are very talented and have so much skill and confidence it’s mind blowing to watch you work your magic. Brilliant
Nice work, I worked for GM in Ingersoll Ontario Canada in the paint shop. Did paintless repairs for 20 plus years and your work is as good as any I have seen or did myself. All of my work had to pass the inspection team, they never knew if a vehicle was worked on so there was no "letting it go" .
Hi Lindsay I took a picture of a dent in my 2006 Corolla and showed a paint less dent removal guy and he said I need to take it to a body shop. I don’t think it was worse than this dent are some guys not willing to take out these kind of dents? Any suggestions I appreciate it.
I had a similar dent on a 2011 Prius right above the drivers side front wheel that involved a crease also. Also had a small 2.5" dent from a shopping cart on the right side above the front wheel. You did not mention the cost to the customer, but my repair that turned out just like what your video shows cost me $500.00 even. Not cheap by any standard but the exterior of the Prius looks like new again. My paintless dent repair tech was mobile and came right to my home. I supplied a solar 20" floor fan for his comfort plus ice water for hydration while he worked. The total job lasted about 2 and a half hours. I am pleased with the knowledge of his profession and yours too. Keep up the great work.
WOW! Just WOW. I used to watch my Uncle when I was a kid do body work and accident repair. He was amazing, 40 years on the job, but you are nothing short of a miracle worker. I am definitely envious.
i got a similar dent back then and I was very skeptical if they can even do it and I was shock beyond belief. These guys have art and skills on what they do. Saved me $600 to repaint my rear quarter panel and the guy just charge me $200. He even finished it in less than an hour. Hands down!!!
As a 911 operator who deals with the worst my city has to offer... I absolutely could never conjure the kind of patience this requires. You’re incredibly skilled and talented, sir, and we see it.
This man is the very best ever at this type of repair. I take my hat off to him and look forward to seeing more of his work.. Thank you for doing this video..
I'm good enough at bodywork to get myself into trouble. Thank you for sharing your skills with the world. Hopefully with a little knowledge and practice I can get more proficient. My hobby is car building.
as a guy who worked on automotive industry, the way he fixes those dent on the edges and character line I must say this guy is a master of pdr craft. Salute to you man.
Very impressed with your work....you are truly a skilled professional....also great job explaining it all as you did it......thank you for the lesson !!!
My father was a true craftsman like you. A different line of work but as with your final product its taking the time you need. Having pride in your final outcome. and caring about your customer enough to do everything you can to deliver more than they would expect. Very cool I'll put your link on my facebook .
Abolutely incredible. First time I watched something like this. I would have thought that the constamt hammering with a metal hammer would leave marks or scrateches or make the paint flake of...you never stop learning.
That’s an incredible skill you have there. You’ll never be short of work that’s for sure. It means a lot to keep the vehicle original. Well done you. 👍👍
This is more of a thing in Asia because parts are not always readily available and or they're too expensive to be replaced. So people with this level of skill always have jobs :)
Truly, too bad! Almost every one that has business is out to get your money or make a hole in your pocket. I if you have business, it should be done with sincerity and all the love you've got for the work you're doing.
WTF, that work is not difficult if you have some basic skills. I did quite similar fix after watching some YT videos, it didn't became as perfect as this because I couldn't reach it from backwards and I didn't have any fancy tools. Real craftsmen do very different level work from this, LOL. BTW hitting paint with steel hammer is suspicious, I used wooden and plastic tools/hammers which I made myself.
@@bekanav his hammer is highly polished and his work is near perfect. Just try to get that crease out of that sharp edge before you scoff. you admit your work is not perfect, jeeese!
@@jaykrom852 In other field I work manually within tolerances of 50-60 nm. Not perfect but it is pretty precise, perhaps 1000 to 10000 times more precise than when this guy is banging car dents with a hammer. But I don't say he is not skilled, he obviously is.
That is incredible. I have a couple of dents that are not near as severe as this one was and I was told that they couldn't be fixed this way. I wish you lived in my vicinity. Thanks for sharing!
I have approached these with a long knockdown from the inside, treating it like an up ding. It helps with the sharpness of the crease, accurate placement, without the risk of tool slippage. You could also try from the outside to open it up some to kill the sharpness. Nice repair. Great video. And I liked how you said “The metal will tell you”. People look at me crazy, when I tell them to read the light, and the metal will talk to you, listen to the report when utilizing the hammer and knockdown.
Great save Chris! Excellent tip on using the Dial for leverage, I will be looking for a similar dent to try this. Were you able to use the Pirates hook for the main hit? I like the hammer, hopefully they make them again! Thank you
Thank you so much for showing all that. I have the same dent in the same place on my Sienna and wondering where to take it. Obviously a job for the very experienced and skilled.
First of all I want to thank you for doing these sessions. I know it takes time out of your day and it can sometimes be stressing when your day is already full. What I would like to ask is if there was a way for you to show where your tool is when you are doing training videos? What I mean is, take your finger and point to the tip of the tool and show what direction it's moving while you're massaging the dent out.I just want to understand what you're doing. I can tell kind of where you're at, but I don't know which way you're moving the tool and how you're pushing the dent out. Maybe high lite it with a computer generated dot and move with the tool tip?
This is not just skill, it is an art! You have to love your work to get these results... Just out of curiosity: what does a dent repair like this cost approximately?
@@wilismatrix9847 That's one of the problems with PDR. In today's world of various bolt-on body parts. For what a lot of PDR guys charge it's better just get the part replaced if you can(or find the part in a junkyard depending on age) and in the end, you have a brand new panel.. . Too many PDR guys value their work above the actual cost of replacement. Regardless of how good the work is the panel will never be 100% of its original factory look and spec and in many cases, the metal may have a wave going on. If it's a brand new car and you get a dent sometimes it's better just to have a body shop get the car back to factory new and in spec.
Fantastic! I recently just had a dent removed from my new truck due to someone else's car door. The professional I hired used the same technique. Always best to hire a professional. Nice work!
Repairing dents is extremely difficult. This guy is a tremendous talent.
To say "extremely difficult", I would disagree. For you maybe, but like anything, Right tools and right knowledge would be immensely helpful. To those who have neither of those, then sure it would be a challenge for them.
Or what you are seeing is just video trickery. What looks like the end of the video is really the beginning, and vice-versa.
Fixing dents that go through body lines has got to be one of the harder jobs to repair. You give other dent repair facilities a bad name because you are that good. Smiles.
Got to say your very good at your job, ive been in the body game 40 years and i haven't seen any body over here in the UK that good, well done
You watch someone paint a portrait and think that doesn't look that hard till you try it. This guy has probably done this a hundred plus times, so good luck.
He has the power of the BBC
You’re a very talented young man. Very nicely done.
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I am a boilermaker by trade and to see you move metal in the direction you want to go, is truly skillful. What i find even more amazing is that you are willing to share your techniques, so others can see what's possible. Well done, you seem like a lovely human being!
It's how we grow as a society. We teach and pass on skills to the next generation otherwise we die.
@@johnwayne2103 yes the world needs good and gentle people like you man ..Stay healty and safe ..peace
Dude the utmost respect to you. This is what artistry in a job is. Unique skills that only few can master.
Beside showing the actual mechanics of your work it reflects your honesty and integrity. That customer can roll down the road and be confident that they weren't taken advantage of.
I used to do this for a living,,,,,,, panel beat and respray,,,, I saw it and thought there is NO WAY are you going to get that damage out,,,,,, but you did,, I am speechless.
now skills make you serious profit !!
The old hammer & dolly with a couple of shrink spots made for long days and having to have a paint booth, lots of tape, rolls of paper and plastic sheet.
This is way easier.
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I think people will use the easier way to patch and paint due to labour cost as long as the fixture can last for a bit of time. however you did a very good job.
Plus, filming your work, and making a laborious process so visually interesting, puts you into the category of artisan in my book, great work all around!
When a pro does it, it always looks easy. You are awesome dude
A guy like this pulled a golfball dent out of tight pillar on a VW Polo I had. Like this guy, he made it look simple. But you know, it's pure genius. So much respect for these modern artisans of metal. Thanks for posting. Always a joy to see this kind of skill and workmanship.
It is a real treat to watch a true craftsman at work. We need more people like him in this country.
If had not seen this proceedure with my own eyes, I would not have believed it. Great job. Kudos to you.
its definitely one of those you gotta see it to believe it
I have worked with Car Repair Body and Mechanical on Presidential Vehicles at the White House with the U.S. Army Transportation Agency for 15 Years,,,, Never saw a dent repaired with a hammer before!!!! Great Job!!!!!!!!
Pretty sure his lady friend appreciates the time & effort he puts into his play. Takes his time. Keeps the area warm. Doesn't quit till its satisfactory.
Im new to this but I think you are in the wrong business - you should be on America's Got Talent as a Magician! Great work, great tips, and great video and instruction!
Art. This is basically art. You want your car right you need someone with artistic ability, actual REAL attention to details, patience, quality, and Craftsmanship. He's a real one. Quality work!
Thumb down people are Haters. This Man has a Special Skill of the Trade!!! Awesome Job Sir
That was like watching an artist paint his masterpiece. You are very talented and have so much skill and confidence it’s mind blowing to watch you work your magic. Brilliant
Without a doubt the most professional video I have seen on the process and you outlined all the tools as well, thank you for your time
It's not the tools. It's the craftsmanship. You are a genius at what you do.
Would not have believed this damage could be repaired to this level of success with Paintless methods!....Amazing!
That is NOT a hammer, That is a magic wand in the hands of a genius, pure magic, I’m lost for words👏👏👏
That came out really well. I'm impressed, especially with the crease removal. Thanks for sharing.
Nice work, I worked for GM in Ingersoll Ontario Canada in the paint shop.
Did paintless repairs for 20 plus years and your work is as good as any I have seen or did myself.
All of my work had to pass the inspection team, they never knew if a vehicle was worked on so there was no "letting it go" .
Hi Lindsay I took a picture of a dent in my 2006 Corolla and showed a paint less dent removal guy and he said I need to take it to a body shop. I don’t think it was worse than this dent are some guys not willing to take out these kind of dents? Any suggestions I appreciate it.
I had a similar dent on a 2011 Prius right above the drivers side front wheel that involved a crease also. Also had a small 2.5" dent from a shopping cart on the right side above the front wheel. You did not mention the cost to the customer, but my repair that turned out just like what your video shows cost me $500.00 even. Not cheap by any standard but the exterior of the Prius looks like new again. My paintless dent repair tech was mobile and came right to my home. I supplied a solar 20" floor fan for his comfort plus ice water for hydration while he worked. The total job lasted about 2 and a half hours. I am pleased with the knowledge of his profession and yours too. Keep up the great work.
WOW! Just WOW. I used to watch my Uncle when I was a kid do body work and accident repair. He was amazing, 40 years on the job, but you are nothing short of a miracle worker. I am definitely envious.
Fantastic! I couldn't believe you got rid of that sharp dent so well! Amazing work!
i got a similar dent back then and I was very skeptical if they can even do it and I was shock beyond belief. These guys have art and skills on what they do. Saved me $600 to repaint my rear quarter panel and the guy just charge me $200. He even finished it in less than an hour.
Hands down!!!
Where can i find those guys??!! I need some help!
@@disneyshinwoo the guy who did it for me is from Huntington Beach CA. Beach Cities Paintless Dent Removal.
As a 911 operator who deals with the worst my city has to offer... I absolutely could never conjure the kind of patience this requires. You’re incredibly skilled and talented, sir, and we see it.
I Think you are the Master in PDR. No one can top your work.
1700 people disliked this guys hardwork, experience, knowledge, patience, skillz? Unreal...
I would have never thought this was possible. Amazing work.
You have a rare gift. Very few people can pull this off. Good job
Never mind the tools, I think there's magic involved.
Unbelievable skills.
This man is the very best ever at this type of repair. I take my hat off to him and look forward to seeing more of his work.. Thank you for doing this video..
I know this video is 4 years old, but I am new to this trade and your skill is phenomenal. Thank you.
Skilled craftsman can only do that kind of work. Great job!
I applaud your skill,a talent indeed. Am not in the trade but was fascinated by the technique. Thank you.
Absolutely freaking amazing....very excellent work indeed...where do I find you if I ever need you? Thanks.
Don't worry about what your viewers might "think" about how you are doing something...you are obviously a master at your craft! Amazing Job!
Amazing talent! This is the first really challenging PDR I've seen, and I am very impressed!
I'm good enough at bodywork to get myself into trouble. Thank you for sharing your skills with the world. Hopefully with a little knowledge and practice I can get more proficient. My hobby is car building.
This man is an absolute dent repair magician! I hope your getting paid for what your worth. Fantastic job.
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*That is Amazing. Simply Wow. That takes a lot of patience with a skilled hand.*
as a guy who worked on automotive industry, the way he fixes those dent on the edges and character line I must say this guy is a master of pdr craft. Salute to you man.
WOW! I know this is an older video now but WOW. You do such excellent work !!
.....tons of patience, Priceless!
I’m astonished how that turned out. Dude you’re amazing.
Very impressed with your work....you are truly a skilled professional....also great job explaining it all as you did it......thank you for the lesson !!!
It isn't the tools that matter it's your skill and expertise that does it. Utterly amazing!
One word: impressive! I’ve never seen this done & was very skeptical. You changed that! Great talent & patience.
Amazing workmanship, keep up the good work. You have patience and a great talent.
Now that’s something and more importantly someone I’d love to see and meet. Really appreciate craftsmanship. 👌
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This is a master craftsman and art, perfection to the detail
I was so impressed with these guys, I took my recently purchased SUV to these guys.
Thanks Reggie!
My father was a true craftsman like you. A different line of work but as with your final product its taking the time you need. Having pride in your final outcome. and caring about your customer enough to do everything you can to deliver more than they would expect. Very cool I'll put your link on my facebook .
I could do that, it would look worse that it came in though, oh and the back window would need replacing.
Dobermanator 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Not that funny sry
lmfao very funny😂😂😂
fair enough
Yeah I would be lucky to end up with just one flat tire when I got done Destroying that van.
That is a master craftsman at work. Very impressed!
U R a Dent removal God!!!
U should have your own syndicated show! Wow 👍👍
Boring ass show
You are a Master! I've got the same problem on my car that is going to be repaired today .. I hope the job will be as good as yours!
At such a young age this guy is a master. Well done Young Sir
Abolutely incredible. First time I watched something like this. I would have thought that the constamt hammering with a metal hammer would leave marks or scrateches or make the paint flake of...you never stop learning.
IT WILL... when something seems impossible, it's impossible.
That’s an incredible skill you have there. You’ll never be short of work that’s for sure. It means a lot to keep the vehicle original. Well done you. 👍👍
Holy hell, there are only a handful of people in the entire world that could fix this, this well. Too bad we can't all get this level of service.
This is more of a thing in Asia because parts are not always readily available and or they're too expensive to be replaced. So people with this level of skill always have jobs :)
Truly, too bad! Almost every one that has business is out to get your money or make a hole in your pocket.
I if you have business, it should be done with sincerity and all the love you've got for the work you're doing.
WTF, that work is not difficult if you have some basic skills. I did quite similar fix after watching some YT videos, it didn't became as perfect as this because I couldn't reach it from backwards and I didn't have any fancy tools. Real craftsmen do very different level work from this, LOL. BTW hitting paint with steel hammer is suspicious, I used wooden and plastic tools/hammers which I made myself.
@@bekanav his hammer is highly polished and his work is near perfect. Just try to get that crease out of that sharp edge before you scoff. you admit your work is not perfect, jeeese!
@@jaykrom852 In other field I work manually within tolerances of 50-60 nm. Not perfect but it is pretty precise, perhaps 1000 to 10000 times more precise than when this guy is banging car dents with a hammer. But I don't say he is not skilled, he obviously is.
This is not only been informative, but outstanding work. Unbelievable! Thumbs up.
That is incredible. I have a couple of dents that are not near as severe as this one was and I was told that they couldn't be fixed this way. I wish you lived in my vicinity. Thanks for sharing!
Mad skills, a real craftsman with talent, get rich young man.
if you're just interested in the actual action of dent removal: 8:00
AWESOME job and without using any paint job excellent work!!!
You are a true artist. Not many, if any, other people that can do this. Great video.
Thanks 🙏🏽
Amazing, can't believe no damage to the paint from the hammer or flexing of the deep crease either, 100% PRO and innovator, great job!
I have approached these with a long knockdown from the inside, treating it like an up ding. It helps with the sharpness of the crease, accurate placement, without the risk of tool slippage. You could also try from the outside to open it up some to kill the sharpness. Nice repair. Great video. And I liked how you said “The metal will tell you”. People look at me crazy, when I tell them to read the light, and the metal will talk to you, listen to the report when utilizing the hammer and knockdown.
Great save Chris! Excellent tip on using the Dial for leverage, I will be looking for a similar dent to try this.
Were you able to use the Pirates hook for the main hit?
I like the hammer, hopefully they make them again!
Thank you
You are an artist. Beautiful work!
Anyone that criticizes this video has a irreparable dent in their personality. This guy is an artist and deserves respect.
I do mine with a Walmart $1 dent sucker👍
I've a similar dent. in UK I was told it can't be repaired and a new tailgate was required. wonderful work.
This young man is good at what he does !! Lots of skill involved.
Man, I love finding other perfectionists, especially when they've mastered their trade.
My jimmies are thoroughly rustled.
I really enjoyed this video, specially because I can see how much you love doing your job, absolutely awesome 👏🏻. Great job 👍🏻
You Sir, are an artist. Easily one of the best vids I've seen on any subject
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@@ELECTROMARINEMANIA Truth be sure!
Thank you so much for showing all that. I have the same dent in the same place on my Sienna and wondering where to take it. Obviously a job for the very experienced and skilled.
Amazing. You cannot spot the break in the video when you fitted the brand new tailgate!
Color me impressed.... Well done my friend I would never guessed you could get that crease out with out paint. Amazing
The heat gun softened the paint so no cracking.
Absolutely brilliant work.... a true craftsman.
Thanks for the video.
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Great job. If that was my car I would be very happy. Thanks for sharing.
You, Sir!... are the Michaelangelo, of dent repair! Quite impressive... a masters touch! Definitely, a big thumbs up!
I can say Sabotage is easy. Repair is hard - Thank You. YOU"RE GREAT
I was watching this vid with a smile, talent at its best. God bless bro....
Thanks
First of all I want to thank you for doing these sessions. I know it takes time out of your day and it can sometimes be stressing when your day is already full.
What I would like to ask is if there was a way for you to show where your tool is when you are doing training videos? What I mean is, take your finger and point to the tip of the tool and show what direction it's moving while you're massaging the dent out.I just want to understand what you're doing. I can tell kind of where you're at, but I don't know which way you're moving the tool and how you're pushing the dent out. Maybe high lite it with a computer generated dot and move with the tool tip?
This is not just skill, it is an art! You have to love your work to get these results... Just out of curiosity: what does a dent repair like this cost approximately?
Should be less than a 600 dollars i think?
Agreed! very nice work done here.
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@@gandasharina4167 it will cost the same price of the door if you buy a new one
@@wilismatrix9847 That's one of the problems with PDR. In today's world of various bolt-on body parts. For what a lot of PDR guys charge it's better just get the part replaced if you can(or find the part in a junkyard depending on age) and in the end, you have a brand new panel.. . Too many PDR guys value their work above the actual cost of replacement. Regardless of how good the work is the panel will never be 100% of its original factory look and spec and in many cases, the metal may have a wave going on. If it's a brand new car and you get a dent sometimes it's better just to have a body shop get the car back to factory new and in spec.
This guy is good! He cleaned dents completely.
Fantastic! I recently just had a dent removed from my new truck due to someone else's car door. The professional I hired used the same technique. Always best to hire a professional. Nice work!
You, my friend are an artist! Awesome.
ya gotta watch those concrete pillars. when you see one coming at you......drive away fast as they are very slow movers!!!!!👀 great work!!!
Dude! Beautiful work! You are a master of metal work!
No Way!! Fawsome mad skills man.. You are a car Artist to the max.. No doubt!
I watch a lot of dent videos to train myself to pull mine out one day and this was the most impressive I've seen with regard to technique.
DAMN BRO! Your a freaking ARTIST!
In English the words YOUR and YOU'RE are spelled differently because they mean different things.
The World needs more people like you sir! And fewer mofos that make the dents.
Absolutely outstanding work, my friend! You are a miracle metal manipulator!
BTW, how much did you charge for that repair?
Probably around six hundred bucks give or take .
He charged 300. Cheaper than a repaint and the colour matches. Shame the bumper will need a repaint
The sad part is that if you take it to a shop, they will have you “replace” the whole hatch for a new one.
You are an artist and gifted instructor/communicator. Thanks for the share.
You are a sheet metal whisperer, definitely an artist. You should do some sheet metal art.