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Post by dentdaddy on Nov 19, 2014 16:14:47 GMT -5
Not a big deal - You are probably in the best place right now, right here. There are many people who have had training after paying a lot of money that can't do dents after they leave. I have said it before, learning to master PDR is like learning to play a musical instrument. You learn the basics and then you practice. The more dents you do the better and faster you will get. The PDR market in the US is flooded in some areas, so you are lucky to be without much competition. The guys here will try to help answer your questions as they arise.
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Post by mrmikaelericsson on Nov 20, 2014 1:18:53 GMT -5
Not a big deal - You are probably in the best place right now, right here. There are many people who have had training after paying a lot of money that can't do dents after they leave. I have said it before, learning to master PDR is like learning to play a musical instrument. You learn the basics and then you practice. The more dents you do the better and faster you will get. The PDR market in the US is flooded in some areas, so you are lucky to be without much competition. The guys here will try to help answer your questions as they arise. I like your analogi-to play a music instrument. This is very much true even this is the first one for me to play. And I do feel to be in the right spoot, thanks. I have wondered why PDR is so unknown here. Most of the dents is repaired by traditional methods in body shops and there is a lof of money from insurance companies. Can the cold temperatures during (Oct-Apr) the cold months cut off outdoor jobs? I guess the paint will crack if the temperature is below a certain temperature?
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Post by mrmikaelericsson on Nov 20, 2014 16:05:52 GMT -5
Some warming up for the daily training: Attachments:
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Post by mrmikaelericsson on Nov 20, 2014 16:06:18 GMT -5
No problems, new ding with some deep in it: Attachments:
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Post by mrmikaelericsson on Nov 20, 2014 16:08:46 GMT -5
Worked in levels. Used the advice to both soften the dent and warm with heat gun. Worked in levels, knocked down shoulders and realised that I have learned something. Until this tiny uggly eye would not disapear: Attachments:
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Post by mrmikaelericsson on Nov 20, 2014 16:11:48 GMT -5
Worked as long time with this as the first part of the dent. Soften, pushed, soften, pushed. Almost went crazy until I recall something about that your tip has to be smaller than the dent. Removed the tape and it was gone. The paint is to soft to knock on and therefore there is scratches. Attachments:
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Post by Keith De Paul - KDP on Nov 23, 2014 13:16:47 GMT -5
So..... You are starting to "arrive"!
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Post by mrmikaelericsson on Nov 23, 2014 15:26:23 GMT -5
So..... You are starting to "arrive"! Yepp boss, it sure seemed like a hopeless case last winter but I got so hooked pushing metal so it suddenly gave result. Will continue with braces, glue pulling and blending this year. I have a goal to become operational next spring.
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Post by Keith De Paul - KDP on Nov 23, 2014 15:48:18 GMT -5
Always set high, achievable/realistic goals.... Achieve It! Be the man you are!
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Post by mrmikaelericsson on Nov 25, 2014 16:03:03 GMT -5
Got my whail tail from Finesse today and wanted to try it out on the crease that was over a brace and previous unavailable. I was amazed how nice it was with a tool "glued" to the dent and the speed the dent could be massaged. I probably went to fast but within minutes there was an acceptable result. I will work some to train under braces now, great fun. Attachments:
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Post by mrmikaelericsson on Nov 25, 2014 16:04:40 GMT -5
My cool Finesse whail tail and the result: Attachments:
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Post by dentdaddy on Nov 26, 2014 12:29:57 GMT -5
That is very nice work. We are proud to have you on-board as a fellow member - your work and post's will inspire others. You seem to be well suited for this type of work with your patience and attention to detail. You will only get better as you continue to challenge yourself. Braces, weird angles, and poor access to dents will ALWAYS challenge you. I personally find it very satisfying overcoming these challenges. PDR is a journey- always a self challenge to strive for perfection, even when the end results are not perfect in your eyes...in the customers eyes what you have just achieved is well worth getting paid for.
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Post by mrmikaelericsson on Nov 26, 2014 13:39:25 GMT -5
That is very nice work. We are proud to have you on-board as a fellow member - your work and post's will inspire others. You seem to be well suited for this type of work with your patience and attention to detail. You will only get better as you continue to challenge yourself. Braces, weird angles, and poor access to dents will ALWAYS challenge you. I personally find it very satisfying overcoming these challenges. PDR is a journey- always a self challenge to strive for perfection, even when the end results are not perfect in your eyes...in the customers eyes what you have just achieved is well worth getting paid for. Thanks, I really enjoyed your warm words. I am trying to find a complete door right now to work in those angels.
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Post by Keith De Paul - KDP on Nov 26, 2014 19:00:27 GMT -5
That is very nice work. We are proud to have you on-board as a fellow member - your work and post's will inspire others. You seem to be well suited for this type of work with your patience and attention to detail. You will only get better as you continue to challenge yourself. Braces, weird angles, and poor access to dents will ALWAYS challenge you. I personally find it very satisfying overcoming these challenges. PDR is a journey- always a self challenge to strive for perfection, even when the end results are not perfect in your eyes...in the customers eyes what you have just achieved is well worth getting paid for. Well said
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Post by mrmikaelericsson on Nov 28, 2014 12:54:34 GMT -5
I am getting currious on overstreached dents where you get the oilcan effect if the metal isn't shrinked enought. I have not found very much info here but I have seen some uggly dents but not sure if some of them where overstreached? Well, my plan this weekend is to padd my sledgehammer and make an uggly one. I have researched that you much vibrate it a lot (with my new Shane Jacks) and make small pushes to tighten the metal. Wish me good luck, I will need it
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