The TRUTH about Learning Paintless Dent Repair. #1 What is PDR?
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- These 7 videos will tell you the WHOLE TRUTH about learning Paintless Dent Repair. You haven't heard anything like this before! In this video, we'll introduce you to the art of PDR, do a demonstration dent, and show you some of the tools and terms used in the trade.
My PDR Training website: topgunpaintless...
Phone: 916-803-8930
My general face book page: / topgunpdrtraining
PDR Forum mentioned in video:
www.doording.co...
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I am a retired guy with some dented vehicles I'd like to play with. No aspirations on a career at all. I've been watching your videos because I believe a full understanding of anything makes me better at it. I'm a life long DIYER. I appreciate your in depth old school theory of metal working. I've done enough hammer and dolly work to appreciate that. Thanks for the great info.
Thanks for the kind words.
Marty Runyk is the real deal guys. The best trade training I've ever been a part of in my life.
You can clearly see that this man knows what he's talking about as the proof is right in front of your eyes. Excellent video keep them coming please. From UK
Thanks MIck!
Sir, I was looking pdr videos since a year, most of them are for advanced or advertising. I just found your channel , greate job , you have high teacher skills and share clearly your pdr knowledge,thank you !
Thank you Tele, glad you found them useful.
Marty
That is one of the BEST step by step video's I have seen. I thank you for finally making a video for us that can not find the time to get our training.
If is a great way to get started and I really hope I can come and get more training when time is more available for me.
Thanks Don. The important thing is to make sure you are one of the 1 out of 10 that CAN learn this trade. The second and third video in this series will help you to find that out.
Thanks Sasha. Thats very kind of you to say. it's about time somebody did this. I should have put these videos up a long time ago. I've never seen this trade so infiltrated with con men as it is now.
You're right - not flashy, not entertaining, but extremely interesting and informative. Looking forward to the rest in your series!
Hi Marty, thank you for the videos. I have been waiting for you to upload videos for a long time. I met you in January ‘17 at MTE. It was a pleasure. Guys Marty, is a hard working honest to God good reasonable person. The last thing he wants to do is reap you off. I have meet a few of his students and all they have is good praises for him. His training is reasonably price and from what I hear top
notch. I this moment, I still don’t know if PDR is for me, but if I decide it is, Marty is my guy.
Thx again for your blunt honesty honesty.
Well thanks for those kind words Wilson!
Great video!! Always like learning more from experienced techs!
Im a pro, and you make it very understandable for, Pros, and Dummies. Great work. Thanks for your time and effort.
Thank you so much for that Cano. Hopefully these videos will continue to prevent people from getting lied to and ripped off by unscrupulous trainers.
Im studying the fairmount method book because of your videos. Thank you for all the information
You're welcome Boban.
Really excellent video. The demonstration is unlike anything else that I've seen on youtube. Great job, Marty!
Hi Marty, this is very interesting. It would be great to see your setup for each repair you do, showing what tool you use and what you are levering against , and typically how close together your pushes are etc. Many thanks
Mart Thomas agree two cameras one on top and one underneath
GREAT VIDEO. YOU ARE THE TRUE EXPERT.
My "version" is that your "Tension" method makes the most sense ever - it works. That's what counts. Next week - this week upcoming - I'm going to build an exact copy of your door tensioning jig - I bet, with no doubt - it will be the most money-earning jig I ever build. I fix a lot of doors - from extremely rusted to fresh but dented - your door jig makes 100% sense to me - it's a no-brainer when it is pointed out to you. Stuff that never dawned before.
Mucos gratiduos etc etc,
Thanks James Ya that is a money making machine!
@@martyrunik No- the thanks is due to you sharing your knowledge - many will ignore, but to me who works metal all day every day it makes total sense - it's a game changer.
@@jamesward5721 Yes it is. Make both towers swivel if you want to upgrade it a bit. Makes changing right to left doors a bit easier.
@@martyrunik I'm doing the "Horizontal/Vertical" thinking - in my head, the horizontal version works better but the vertical version takes up less space. I can't buy into the ROI of a swivel version, so I will go with a 2 left 2 right tension strap jig where the door remains horizontal as my first "Iteration" - if it annoys me, I will build the swivel version. Baby steps & all that - plus I have enough steel to hand to build the horizontal version without going shopping.. I'll go from there. :-)
TBH Marty - I want to figure out how to apply your tension method to quarter panels as much as I do to doors - quarter panel damage is common, it's always difficult to repair & I now see exactly how applying tension to a quarter panel makes total sense. I have a car in the shop with quarter panel damage - I know from you that it needs lateral tension applied to properly get the damage out 100% - but the "How" is a puzzler as the panel is sharply curved to the rear - I might work on that puzzle first as it is the front & center problem right now.
Phenomenal job 👍 men I was watching the wrong videos I see you make your own tools I’m planning to become a pdr an I want to start buying tools how can I buy tools from you thanks in avance
You make a great job,
Thank's for sharing your Experience
Yes sir
Hi Marty,
Probably not a good enough reason but my reason i want to learn is, i drive an oldtimer and do not have a lot of money to spend on a good tech,
i want to be able to fix my own hail damage,
i want to be able to fix my own door dings.
The same reason i E-learned some reasonable mechanical skills.
Without me DIY i would not be able to drive my oldtimer.
So a few videos from you with some lighting tips and tricks would be much appreciated.
Throw in some basic skills and traps while your at it.
Hey i can always ask right!
Thanks
LOL ya doesn't hurt to ask. Most of the coming videos will be on specialty PDR techniques.
Top Gun PDR Training,
For most of us the repair of those €200 door nicks and dings is the key to keep our old-timers on the road.
For the larger dents and the speciality work, we have to go to a skilled pdr technician anyway, as most of us are not able to see the stresses and torques in the metal.
The same as a we have to go to a good mechanic to repair a busted gearbox.
A oil change, brake pads, or changing some cables, hoses or spark plugs, we can do ourselves.
Also my wife would very much appreciate it if I got rid of my pdr training car door so the family can have their dining room back.
I’ll stay tuned maybe I’ll pick up some basic skills from the speciality vids.
Thanks.
Wow, a real pro! Thank you.
Your very welcome. Abe.
I wish we had such technicians in Greece...
freaking art in progress
Great video, god bless you. I am start in PDR. Sorry, i don't speak english very nice.
Thank you!
Great video! Thank you!
Can you explain what you meant by gathering the metal instead of pushing the metal. How are you gathering the metal?
Hi William. I have many videos that talk about this subject, Here's one of them
czcams.com/video/uhk62edCemo/video.html
Hi Marty, what tip are you using on the last repair?
I don't remember, probably a tri pick.
Hello master ... I'm in the middle East in Syria Damascus , working as detailer and a lot of costumers ask me about pdr and I'm so excited to own pdr tools and learning with your videos , but i don't know how i can buy it you know it's complicated here in Syria 😅 ... Any advice ?
Hello Binan. Make sure you watch my videos on this subject first. Most people can not or should not learn this art and you need to know the truth about this before doing anything else.
Thank you sir, this is really valuable
Your very welcome. These videos are doing exactly what I hoped they would do. Saving people from getting ripped off. I understand a few.well known training mills are VERY unhappy with them. That makes me smile LOL
Why is training so expensive. I paid 30 k for HVAC training but it was 12 months the average five day pdr training is 7 k. I just don't see picking up any marketable skill in five days. I don't mean to piss and moan but please help me understand
I agree it takes 2 weeks of training at a minimum to get a good start at PDR. You may want to go to my website and check the pricing. It would also be a good idea to watch my "Is PDR Right For You" video series on this channel. Very direct and honest information.
@@TopGunPDRTraining I checked out #7 the truth about pdr . I respect your honesty and I'm starting to enjoy your videos the best. I'm 52 been in the service industry most of my life my body is pretty broken and I'm probably retiring at 62 unless something cushy comes my way in the management at work. I'm looking to learn a skill that's a little easier on the body than the abuse it goes through now. I'm facinated with pdr and a perfectionist with my work. My goal is "or was " to pick up this art as a way to subsidise my income while doing something that can I enjoy, when I'm ready to downshift in life. Money is secondary but of course a necessary evil. I'm looking at your website now. Thanks for your response have a great day.
@@philipholman1713 Make sure to check out #1 - #3 also.
Is there a Spanish version?
What is that smal light you used when pushing please
That is a starter reflection used to start most dents and creases.
P D R in Russia Yes
You're a badass Sir
Thanks Jaime.
Dam you're good
Is this still active business.
Yes it is.
Great videos. However you scared me away from everyone doing PDR. All i came away with from these videos is. Everyone’s a con artist (trainers and most of those who do PDR with the exception that do good work.)
Not everyone is a con as I mention several times in these videos. There are good trainers out there. But most PDR "trainers" are like trainers and schools in any other profession, all they want is your money and they will say anything, or do anything, to get it. They will "train" anyone who comes along regardless of how well the trade fits them. These videos were made in part to educate you on HOW TO TELL THE DIFFERENCE AND HOW TO PICK A GOOD TRAINER. As I say repeatedly, this trade is NOT for everyone and it's best to find out if your a. good fit for this trade BEFORE you flush your money down a good looking sewer.