Items Needed
In this module, you’ll need the following materials:
Practice Panel
Dent Light
Dent Lifter or Slider Hammer
Dent Hammer and Knockdown Tool
Glue Gun
Glue Sticks
Glue Tabs
91% Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol
Step-By-Step Instructions for using Ding King Glue Pullers
1
Slide Hammer – Shock Pull, Varied Strength of Pulls from Soft to Very Strong
2
The Dent Lifter – Static Pull, Very controlled Pull
Glue Pulling Goals
- To invert the dent into a smooth domed area.
- To be able to tap down smoothly
It is not recommended to use any glue pulling process on any panel that has bondo or body fillers or been repainted.
For a better understanding of the glue pulling process and using glue tabs, review the images in the gallery below.
The image below shows how to find the appropriate size dent-pulling tab by comparing it to the size of the dent. Remember! The correct sizing for up to a half-dollar size dent is the same size as the dent or a little bit smaller. Do not go with a tab larger than the size of the dent.
This image shows an example of a placed tab next to the same quarter from the previous image. This dent was smaller than a quarter, so this is an appropriately-sized tab.
Always check your tab size before glueing. Hover the tab over the dent to verify it’s of adequate size and not too big.
Always remember to place the glue and tab directly onto the dent– as centered as possible. This will help apply equal pressure when pulling the dried tab.
Congrats!
Well done on completing this final module of PDR certification course! You’ve worked hard to get this far. Take a moment to celebrate your hard work and commitment.
Before conclude and set you loose no your journey as a PDR specialist, let’s take a moment to hear one final word from Todd.
Essential Skills
In our final Essential Skills section, we’re going to look at the important skill of interviewing!
There’s no one way that a potential employer may conduct any interview, and there’s no one right way to handle the interview. You have to trust your gut and your skills! That said, the best way to be successful is to prepare!
Don’t go into an interview blind. Do your homework. Practice, practice, practice! The more time you put into preparation, the greater your chances of success.
The PDF below offers you a number of good preparation techniques. Take some time to review them, and hand onto the sheet for the big day of your first interview. You’re gonna do great!
Please Complete the Lessons Below in Order to Proceed
Click on ‘Show What You Know!’ and ‘Knowledge Check’ below then mark each complete in order to proceed in the training.