Should beginners learn PDR by pushing first — or should they start with glue pulling?
In this episode of PDR Universe, Žan Vidic and Zeeshan are joined by veteran PDR technician, trainer and All Access Podcast host Gene Fetty for a deep conversation about learning Paintless Dent Repair and becoming a better dent technician.
Gene explains why he believes glue pulling may actually be the best way for beginners to start learning PDR. Instead of immediately adding the difficulty of controlling a tool underneath the panel, students can first learn how to read the reflection, identify lows and highs, understand metal movement and develop accurate knockdown skills.
We get into:
• Why Gene teaches glue pulling before pushing
• Why DIY Amazon dent pulling kits aren't as simple as they look
• Glue pulling vs. traditional PDR pushing
• "Look, Place, Tap, Check" knockdown technique
• Knock-ups and how striking metal differs from pushing
• Mini lifter vs. slide hammer for beginners
• When students should start learning to push
• "Strongest to weakest, deepest to shallowest" repair theory
• Gene's difficult Ford Explorer dent repair
• Cold glue for hail damage and roof rails
• Choosing the right dents for cold glue
• Cold glue vs. hot glue
• Whether cold glue can replace an induction hot box
• The responsibility professional technicians have to the PDR industry
Whether you're just learning Paintless Dent Repair or you're an experienced technician looking to improve your glue pulling, cold glue, knockdown and metal-finishing skills, there's a lot to take away from this conversation.
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