Bodyline DENT Removal & Correcting BAD PDR!

This was a repair I did over 4 years ago which was on my old KZbin channel but now it's back by popular demand. This is a great example of Good PDR and Bad Paintless Dent Removal (PDR). I was called to remove a medium sized dent on the bodyline of this front wing/fender panel, but I also had to tidy up someone else’s attempt at a dent on the same panel which was full of sharp high spots coming outwards and still had a small dent in the middle.
Filmed & edited by Jake Quintin
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[@1st_track_dents]

Hey everyone, this is a repair from over 4 years ago which I never brought over to my new KZbin channel until now…. just trying to keep you all entertained until I can return with fresh new content

[@user-Barsik...555]

Hello ✌️, I am very much looking forward to your new works

[@1st_track_dents]

@@user-Barsik...555 Thank you, I am working on trying to get back as soon as possible 👍

[@XFBO]

Just WOW!!! My fav part of the repair was watching you fix the bad pdr portion. Now, I can see how a poorly repaired panel actually can be fixed a good bit with time and a proper approach. I 'am' one of those wanna-be pdr techs so seeing repairs like this gives me some aspiration. TY! Love watching your work!

[@1st_track_dents]

Thank you so much for watching and for your comment 👍 Yes, this bad PDR was luckily saved and massively improved, although they cannot always be saved as a lot of the time the paint is damaged and the metal is stretched. This was on the limit. All the best 😉

[@XFBO]

@@1st_track_dents Oh I know firsthand, I have an older BMW practice hood in my garage. And I have most definitely riddled up a spot or two on it, one of which where the paint cracked. So I appreciated every single tip and warning in your repair! Keep'em coming!

[@1st_track_dents]

@@XFBO Thanks, yes as a tech learning this skill you will mess the panel up quite a few times, but that's why you need to do hundreds of dents on test panels first before being let loose on a customer's vehicle 👍

[@mercedes_and_more]

Every Cossie needs this amount of love - great stuff!

[@1st_track_dents]

Yes I agree, the customer is a Ford fanatic and has done some amazing restoration work on some other Ford vehicles so I thoroughly enjoyed making this look brand new again! 👍

[@31acruz]

Another great video. One suggestion, I think you 'short change' yourself when you swirl the screen when you show the before and after. Besides making some viewers dizzy which they don't' like. It destroys the before and after effect. Let it fade directly into the fixed area, it will have a much more powerful impact as people see the damage disappear like magic.

[@1st_track_dents]

Thanks, yes it is always difficult when filming these to get the angles right for the before and after as when I have finished the job I am often exhausted and can't remember the angle I filmed the before at! So the spinning transition hides that slightly, although I have thought about changing the transition a few times to something else and maybe now is the time to do it. Thanks for your feedback it is always helpful to get the views of people watching so I can evolve. Take care 👍

[@exceldentremoval]

Hey Jake, this repair turned out great!! Unfortunatly I've been seeing many cars lately with bad PDR where the customer thought they could try it themselves first. I will have to edit and share those videos, hopefully soon.

[@1st_track_dents]

Hey Steven, thanks! Yes great idea, you definitely need to upload some videos of those videos to educate customers of the difference between getting done the right way and the wrong way! Hope you're busy 👍

[@Tony-mw2ph]

Я думал только в России такие люди, которые сначала портят свои машины, а потом к профессионалам едут "исправьте пожалуйста, а то я попробовал и у меня не получилось"

[@vovan717]

Перехожу с малярки на ПДР по тихоньку благодаря вам, спасибо.

[@1st_track_dents]

Спасибо, я действительно желаю вам удачи с PDR!

[@JimGriffOne]

Congrats on 100k subs! Very well deserved. Superb content. :)

[@1st_track_dents]

Thanks Jim, really appreciate your support! 👍

[@d.taufiq3726]

Me after 100k, subscribing now. Then become 101k afterwards 🙂

[@ldlink3935]

Well done. I just left a repair shop that told me they can't do the PDR because the small (and soft) ding is on the body line, I think they also figure they will be billing the insurance, so they are interested in taking the more expensive path.

[@1st_track_dents]

Thanks, unfortunately there is more profit in repair and paint than PDR so that is why they choose this route sometimes. Also it may be that they don't have anyone with the skills to perform PDR? fingers crossed the repair still comes out ok 🤞

[@ldlink3935]

@@1st_track_dents It's just a ding, no way am I going to let them redo the entire door and then have the paint/finish not matching the rest of the car. I can live with a small ding....I only wanted this done if they could do PDR. I will bring it to another shop where all they do is PDR.

[@1st_track_dents]

Oh I misunderstood, I thought you had no choice as it was going through insurance. If you can choose where the repair is carried out then definitely go to a good PDR repair shop and have a cleaner repair done! 👍👍👍

[@ldlink3935]

@@1st_track_dents Well, the insurance was sending me to that place. But it is just a ding, so I am not going to have some shop have my car for 3+ days charging the insurance company $1,500+ to fix this nickel size door ding, which may possibly end up having the paint not match the rest of the car. I bought this car from online car retailer Carvana and when it was delivered it had this extra door ding that they did not disclose, and it appeared fresh, like it happened the day they delivered it...I was hoping they would pay to fix it, their warranty company sent me to that shop. But, forget it, I'll pay out of pocket for a decent PDR then have some shop overcharging the insurance/warranty company and turning it into a big production.

[@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736]

there was still a little bit there on the old PDR but like you said, whoever done it probably used a tip that was too sharp and left a lot of micro high spots that wont ever go away, unless of course they take it down to metal and use a little bondo and repaint, but it least the car doesn't look like it has a bad case of acne lol great job!

[@Hoserfishing]

Wow as a learner you seem like the sorcerer of metal work....great work!

[@1st_track_dents]

Ha ha, I've never been called that before, but that sounds great, thank you 👍

[@eddielozada3694]

It's metal art magic! I would love to learn to do this properly. Do you have any suggestions on how to start? How can I learn this artistic line of work? I love to fix things and I'm impressed with your results. I can only imagine the hard work on making these videos. Thanks for sharing your talent and knowledge. Happy New Year!!!

[@handsumangel]

Beautiful work. I’m so impressed. My goodness.

[@1st_track_dents]

Thank you for watching! 👍

[@larsy9269]

Отличная работа!!! После неудачного ремонта, ещё сложнее вмятину исправить.

[@1st_track_dents]

Да, некрасиво исправлять неудачный предыдущий ремонт, спасибо!

[@АлексейАнатольевич-ф2о]

Отличная работа Джек!!! Ждём ещё отличных видео!!!

[@1st_track_dents]

Большое спасибо, я надеюсь, что очень скоро принесу еще, хорошего дня 👍

[@dentremover01]

Hi Jake well done restoring this Sierra back to an amazing standard. Not nice trying to save someones sub standard pdr work and even worse when the panel is made from proper steel! Also great video as always!! all the best Martin

[@1st_track_dents]

Thanks Martin! Yes I was surprised how well the previous bad repair came out. Made sure it was as flat as possible before I wet sanded it as I didn't want to burn through! Thanks for stopping by and keep up the good work mate 👍

[@martinmay427]

Good pdr guys do not get enough credit. You sir are very good 👍

[@1st_track_dents]

Thank you Martin, yes when I watch really good PDR techs on KZbin, I can really appreciate the time and effort they put into their repairs. You really need a lot of patience, thanks for watching! 👍

[@weldings]

Fantastic as usual .. Dent wizard 🧙 😃

[@1st_track_dents]

Thank you 👍

[@dentevo2259]

Great job and awesome video!

[@1st_track_dents]

Thanks Joe! I have always admired the amazing work you do, so I really appreciate you taking the time to stop by and watch one of my repairs 👍👍👍

[@dentevo2259]

@@1st_track_dents hey man, the feeling is mutual Jake!🤝🙏

[@retro80s80]

Wow awesome had to watch being a cossie owner.... Great job 👍🏻

[@1st_track_dents]

Thanks for watching, hopefully your Cossie is dent free! 👍

[@leerowell9434]

That’s an unbelievable repair, absolutely brilliant… shame your to far to do my capri! Keep up the excellent work & videos 👍🏻

[@1st_track_dents]

Thanks Lee! 👍👍👍

[@isalmankhan1]

Really appreciate your efforts to keep us entertained, this one was really difficult especially the rework part where it was already messed-up, but as usual you nailed it😉 Thanks for sharing, Stay Safe Bro👍

[@1st_track_dents]

Thanks Salman, yes I was really happy how the old messed repair turned out 😉

[@WipeOutPDR]

I always try not to touch cars that other dent guys already done. Nice videos

[@1st_track_dents]

Hey John, thanks for watching, yes I completely agree. The customer actually was going to leave this old repair as he though it was corrosion. I just couldn't leave it on the panel and explained that It was worth attempting as I couldn't really make it worse! All the best, Jake

[@gkltpcalculator]

Nice work sir

[@1st_track_dents]

Thank you very much! 😉

[@petroslempla362]

Excellent job. Respect....!!!

[@1st_track_dents]

Thank you! 👍

[@Patchworkdaddy007]

You are a genius of metal!👍👍👍

[@1st_track_dents]

Thank you 👍

[@sauerbratt3756]

what a brave person to practice on such a car ! yes you do have to start somewhere ... how about an old hyundai instead of a cosworth lol

[@1st_track_dents]

Yes, probably some old scrap panels would be a good place to start practicing on 👍

[@alejandromoral937]

Beautiful repair Jake, thanks for share and congratulations for 100k subscribers, take care and Greetings from Argentina

[@1st_track_dents]

Thank you Alejandro, I really appreciating you stopping by to watch my video, all the best from Hertfordshire, England! 👍

[@freddyalejandrosayagomoren6094]

Hello great greetings master Jake, spectacular video thank you very much for continuing to share your skills, Simply the best

[@1st_track_dents]

Thank you Freddy, I really appreciate your support, all the best! 😉

[@williamjohnson4661]

I'm forsure that bad pdr guy hahahahha I thought this stuff was easy, I was so wrong, you really need to eat,sleep, breath this if your a slow learner with no mentor. This videos do help

[@amana1480]

Always great to see you work

[@1st_track_dents]

Thanks 👍

[@hghahn301]

many tks for uploading. Wish you fast recovery. Grtgs frm Germany.

[@1st_track_dents]

Thanks Holger! 👍

[@btbd2785]

So happy to have you back Jake! I hope you are feeling much better my friend! quick question for you. the links you have for your tools must have change and no long takes you directly to that specific tool(s) I am of course new to PDR and have a couple of vehicle that I would would like to work on myself and would appreciate if you could recommend which Bendable Johnson(s) , tips , differnt Tapdown punch tools that you use (you only list the Aluminum one) . I live in the US. FYI, PHENOMENAL JOB correcting this previous PDR "Screw up"!

[@1st_track_dents]

Thanks for watching, still on the mend just getting back into to it again, so working on some new videos. The links for the bendable Johnson must have changed, if you send me a quick email to [e-mail], mentioning this I will look into it and get back to you with the links when I can. All the best, Jake

[@btbd2785]

@@1st_track_dents Will do Jake and thank you again!

[@صدقةجارية-و7ض]

شكرا

[@lukeoverington3901]

Hey Jake, another great repair and another reason why I am reluctant to go to anyone else. Keep cranking out the videos new and old - I could watch them all day long! Wishing you a speedy recovery. Take care 👍😎. Ps. Do you have a video of your basic tool kit and recommendations etc? I know you've done an Edgy tools review etc but would be great to see your "go to tools"

[@1st_track_dents]

Thanks Luke, yes I'm currently going through my old hard drives to see what else I can refresh! A tools video would also be good so I'll add it to my list. Have a great weekend 👍

[@lukeoverington3901]

@@1st_track_dents Thanks Jake, looking forward to seeing more of your videos soon. Take care, 👍😎

[@1st_track_dents]

@@lukeoverington3901 👍👍👍

[@infinito5398]

hello you are a genius i am trying to learn. How do you know which tip to use? An idea of ​​when to use the sharpest or the most rounded. thank you 

[@RickyG72]

That’s great work, Jake.

[@1st_track_dents]

Thank you! 😉

[@BitcoinMaxy34]

It would be cool for you to post the prices as well on some of the repairs.

[@seanb9814]

Amazing work Jake as always, have an Audi S4 project car waiting for you! Cheers, Sean

[@1st_track_dents]

Hey Sean, I hope you are well. 👍 No problem, when I am back working, I can take a look at it for you 😉

[@ObsesifAdam]

After watching this video, I think you can even restore a crumpled coke can :) Well done master, top work :)

[@1st_track_dents]

Ha ha, might need some very small tools for that job, but I could give it a go 😂

[@ObsesifAdam]

@@1st_track_dents I believe you can :) Wish I live in UK and work with you :)

[@stavb9400]

Great work mate, really . Been thinking for the past few months to quit my 9-5 job and do pdr professionally as I find it so fulfilling and satisfying. Do you have any tips or any specific program / training in mind that I should start with ? Thanks again Steve

[@netoberus1181]

hello jacke! How good that you are back friend, it is always a pleasure to watch your videos! Both the new and the old and also the past videos like this one. We are still waiting for new videos, as I always greet you from Mexico 🇲🇽 !! a question that rod that you use what is called ??

[@1st_track_dents]

Thank you for your kind comment, yes I hope to be back soon, but in the meantime I will try and keep you entertained with some older stuff. Keep well! 😉

[@paulroberts194]

Wow brilliant job 👍

[@1st_track_dents]

Thanks Paul 😉

[@LuisHernandez-bz5en]

Well done 👍🛠🛠🛠🛠🛠🛠🛠 thanks

[@joshuang1128]

wow it seems like as if there isnt anything you cant repair! I always thought that if the metal stretched it couldnt be repaired

[@dillonvossen1144]

outstanding!

[@1st_track_dents]

Thank you!

[@Joopie500]

Nice Job 👍

[@1st_track_dents]

Thank you 👍

[@sksandip24]

good repair . great

[@1st_track_dents]

Thank you! 👍

[@ErikYañez-z2z]

de verdad que amo tus videos

[@germanachaval1330]

Excelente amigo como siempre muy prolijo y profesional.. saludos desde España

[@1st_track_dents]

Gracias mi amigo! gracias por mirar y mis mejores deseos desde el Reino Unido 😉

[@thefunkyt]

Another great repair and wow what a great Re-repair on the other previous attempt (by someone inexperienced). I was sure you were going to glue pull at first but I guess with good access and that large rubber tip it equaled out. Thanks much for taking us with you on this job.

[@1st_track_dents]

Thanks, yes front wings/fender panels have great access and if you can get good leverage off the tyre it makes it even easier. Yes, the bad repair really cleaned up better than I had hoped! 👍

[@Mitzy-0409]

Hey jake what umbrella do you use and do you have a link at all

[@1st_track_dents]

Hi Mark, it's just a fishing umbrella I bought from my local fishing tackle shop, I checked the make and it is NGT (next Generation Tackle) I think it is about 60 inches in diameter. It's one of the best ones I have bought for durability.

[@ahsanejaz2554]

how to remove A pillor dent(inside) car was hit from the front everything is good to go but that one dent is a real eye sore so please help/guide anything

[@moretti1734]

Hi, sr, do you have any course PRD dent removal on line?

[@1st_track_dents]

Hi Moretti, thank you for your message, I don't sorry. If you send me an e-mail to [e-mail] I can give you some information regarding online training. All the best, Jake

[@vadvalee]

Отличная работа 👍🔥💪🤝

[@1st_track_dents]

Спасибо! 👍

[@eltmedia]

Hey Jake. Great work, You've really got me interested in PDR. So much so I want to buy a few panels and tools and practice hard to hopefully go it alone. One question is work constant like jobs every day or does it just tick by week to week?

[@1st_track_dents]

Thanks! good question. It varies really, there are certainly periods of up and down but if you get good at it and have a good reputation you should always be busy. It's not always great in the freezing winter but in the UK the winters are getting slightly milder so it is a bit more bearable. Whatever you decide to do, I wish you the best of luck 👍👍👍

[@a320214]

magnifique !!

[@1st_track_dents]

👍

[@hungnguyending8544]

Tuyệt vời! Thêm phụ đề tiếng việt thì tốt.

[@ИраИра-ы4х]

Отличная работа!! На старых машинах металл жёсткий руки на качать можно пока дно поднимиш.

[@1st_track_dents]

Спасибо, да, эта панель, вероятно, лучше всего для работы, так как всегда есть отличный доступ к ее задней части. Спасибо за просмотр! 👍

[@stephfran9761]

Oh man, I'd hate to be the individual that did the initial repair and be highlighted in an YT video! Lol

[@1st_track_dents]

Like I said in the video, everyone has to start somewhere, hopefully this person is much better at it now. 👍

[@DentForce]

👍👍👍👍👍👍!

[@1st_track_dents]

Hey Bryce! good to hear from you, I hope you are well and busy during these times 👍

[@DerPapa2020]

👌

[@neilthorpe3914]

Great video Jake , you need no glasses you must have good eyesight .

[@1st_track_dents]

Thanks Neil, the eyesight is definitely going a bit, I do need reading glasses now but luckily I can still see good detail on these repairs. 👍

[@mariojust]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@1st_track_dents]

Thank you 😉

[@aaronaguayo6341]

😯

[@ozgurgorpuz]

Hi bro! I want to turkish laungue subtutle pls…🙏

[@1st_track_dents]

Nearly all my videos have subtitles than can be "Auto Translated" to your own language in the settings. 👍

[@E.v.g.e.n.]

👦👌🔥

[@polallende9]

Greetings from 🇪🇸🙋🏻‍♂️

[@1st_track_dents]

Thank you, really appreciate you stopping by and watching, all the best from the UK 👍

[@Widebody20]

Wish you were near me. I have a Hellcat widebody with a dent on my front fender above the Hellcat emblem right on body line. Been to 4 PDR people but they can not do it. They say no way to get behind the dent.

[@1st_track_dents]

Hi Robert, I'm guessing your are in the USA? If so there are lots of really amazing tech's over there, just keep searching and hopefully you will find someone who can help 👍👍

[@Widebody20]

@@1st_track_dents Thanks for your reply but i do not think so all seem to BS but when in person back off.

[@Widebody20]

@@1st_track_dents Update. Found a great PDR man close by and today he took the dent out. Took about 45min. Looks great. After 4 others who would not do it. Not expensive either.

[@1st_track_dents]

@@Widebody20 That's great news, glad you carried on looking and didn't give up 👍

[@sergiikorytskyi216]

Great job 👍

[@adriancarter825]

Genius repair ,

[@vtec230]

Class job

[@josearango7041]

Thanks my friend....Jose of medellin Colombia @reparcarpdr

[@1st_track_dents]

Hey Jose, thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate it 👍

[@carcarb5957]

Impresionante, resuelto con gran maestria y experiencia. Muchas gracias por compartir tu gran trabajo.

[@grahamking3602]

Alwright Jake top job as always

[@1st_track_dents]

Thanks Graham 👍

[@andyjamestf]

I’d take that soft dent over the rectification any day! Great results as ever Jake

[@1st_track_dents]

Thanks Andrew 😉

[@franciscoramos226]

Hey Jake, glad to watch another of your excellent repairs. Hopefully, your customer was lucky to find you to reshape the old bad repair. Double Big Thumb for you. Take care, Cheers!

[@1st_track_dents]

Thanks Francisco, yes the customer thought it was some kind of paint defect or corrosion and so did I at first until on closer inspection I saw it was just a bad PDR, so he was over the moon that it could be massively improved. All the best 👍

[@ronaldkabina9065]

Nice work Jake, I hope the owner of the vehicle is happy now😊

[@1st_track_dents]

Thanks Ronald, yes, he was very happy 😀

[@simonerossi2185]

Goog Job!!!!

[@1st_track_dents]

Thank you Simone! 👍

[@simonerossi2185]

Thank you for your ver.3 usefull lesson. I learned a lot from you and every time I get stunned bye your Skill. Congratulation!

[@1st_track_dents]

@@simonerossi2185 Thank you, so glad I can help 👍

[@Bewareofthedog69]

Nice work Jake, & a great reworking of that terrible previous attempt! Lovely result. Hope your doing ok my friend.

[@1st_track_dents]

Thanks, yes the customer was going to leave that messed up repair and I said "no way" we are not leaving that monstrosity on the panel! 😮

[@Bewareofthedog69]

@@1st_track_dents 👍😆

[@krzywusala]

Your job is amazing. Until now, I didn't know anything about the PDR method. Now it's tempting to try it out on my wife's old, dented car! ;)

[@1st_track_dents]

Thank you! maybe try it out on some old panels before you do it on your wife's car as she may not be happy if you make a mistake! 😂

[@krzywusala]

@@1st_track_dents Relax, if you saw it, you would know it won't get any worse. Hehehe

[@1st_track_dents]

@@krzywusala Ha ha, just trying to prevent a divorce 😂

[@krzywusala]

@@1st_track_dents hahaha Thant you!

[@obubs1289]

Helo sir I'm fan of yours