Basic PDR and Auto Body Slapper Use ... Demo & Theory

This video will show you the basics of how to practice and use an old school sheet metal slapper to do large and small dent repairs.
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[@alirahman4762]

The Time and effort you put into explaining this art 5 years ago is still helping us today. i appreciate your hard work in sharing your skills for years to come and to keep the art alive.

[@martyrunik]

I appreciate the comment!

[@Snake_0000]

Hi Marty, Ive been doing autobody for 12 years now and the guys in that game don't really push the boundaries when it comes to new techniques for getting the job done, just bash and bog (bondo) as we say in Australia. I watch pdr videos regularly (particularly yours) to improve my repairs and make my life easier. Its so fascinating how you do it and i can move metal much better just from videos and trial and error at work. Thank you for your time and effort with your videos its making me a better tradesman

[@TopGunPDRTraining]

Glad you find these videos helpful sir!

[@bodean2000]

Thank you for all the time and effort you put into your videos to keep an old school tradition going. The amount of education that an individual can walk away with is priceless. Quality work is almost non existent these days because its all about the dollar and not the time it takes to do it right. I worked for a printing co for 28 years and the motto there was "Slow and right is always better than fast and shitty" Im semi retired now and I am not a PDR tech but watching your videos has really made me want to do this sort of work. I am what most folks would consider a perfectionist and I believe this would be a very rewarding business to get into. Thanks again for all the videos I appreciate it very much.

[@TopGunPDRTraining]

Thanks so much for those kind words!

[@omaralihasan8187]

Very nice traditional ways for repairing dents with fairly cheap tools, it very good lesson.

[@TopGunPDRTraining]

Thanks Omar, glad you liked the video.

[@allenwilson6585]

Thank you Marty! Every time I see this, I learn something new.

[@martyrunik]

Thanks Allen and never stop learning!

[@aiden2402]

Just dipping my toes in on this fine art. You sir are a master of your craft. If I can develop 1/10th of your skill level I’ll be pleased with the results. It’s superb to witness a master sharing his knowledge. Thank you sir.

[@martyrunik]

Thank you Aiden. Lot more videos on this channel as well.

[@davidpetrus6921]

thanks for the video very informative for someone like me i have been doing body and paint for 30+ years and am trying to learn this trade videos like yours are very inspiring

[@TopGunPDRTraining]

Thanks David.

[@TopGunPDRTraining]

Hey everyone. I'm not trying to put nice looking tools down. I'm saying they don't really increase your skill level, and they can actually get in the way of making you a better tech because if you believe a tool will give you more skill, then your depending on a tool and not LEARNING and PRACTICING which REALLY WILL give you the skills. So buy all the fancy tools you want... I have many. But don't buy them until you have developed your skill level. Don't fall into the trap of thinking they alone will give you skills because they DON"T! All a tool can do is increase your efficiency. You alone can give yourself the skill!

[@tracydaniels2982]

Top Gun PDR Training where could I get the rubber headed hammer you are using? Thanks Marty!

[@TopGunPDRTraining]

@@tracydaniels2982 You can get it many places. Amazon is probably the cheapest. Use the yellow nylon end not the rubber end.

[@tracydaniels2982]

Ok. What is it called?

[@TopGunPDRTraining]

@@tracydaniels2982 Usually soft face hammers

[@phototec]

Hey Marty, another GREAT video. Whee can I get that metal flat faced hammer you show in this video (what is it called)? Thanks

[@JustinMay74]

One day I’m going back for advanced training.... you really do teach great Marty.

[@TopGunPDRTraining]

LOL Thanks Justin and you were a great student!

[@JoeMattress]

Great video! Really respect the detail and accuracy of this skill.

[@TimBoss2000]

Some things only come with experience. This guy's good.

[@musictherapy141]

That's great! I picked up paint stick. Now gorilla tape. One layer. Got it! Thanks

[@TopGunPDRTraining]

Your welcome.

[@nickpanico5441]

As always Marty , great video . You are a very good instructor .

[@TopGunPDRTraining]

Thank you Nick. I do enjoy teaching

[@cheeryble]

You have a great voice man you could make money with it

[@martyrunik]

There ya go! I'm starting my own podcast LOL

[@awilson2525]

Thank you, I never quite understood how that worked. Now I know! Now I can fix things I could not yesterday.

[@martyrunik]

Your welcome

[@jesusalvarez5563]

Definitely keep the videos coming! Especially the hammer and dolly techniques.

[@osamaalmustafa3405]

Thanks a lot Marty yeah that was too helpful I discovered that I am using my slapper in wrong way Please keep on teaching us those techniques... yesterday I tried your lesson on using hammer and dolly on a bodyline and it worked like magic, I picked up 90% of the dent very very cleanly by doing so and just picked up the center with my rod Thanks a lot for those valuable tips Next demo we would like you to guide us through oil can dents when half of the dent is under a brace 🙏

[@TopGunPDRTraining]

Hi Osama. Glad your finding out how well these techniques work in the real world!

[@KentBaum]

Simple tools yet very effective results. Thanks Marty

[@TopGunPDRTraining]

You bet Kent.

[@koutros100]

Thanks for your time Marty Awsome stuff especially for a newby

[@TopGunPDRTraining]

Thanks Koutros

[@philf5043]

Excellent lesson 👏

[@martyrunik]

Thanks Phil.

[@kauaixtremeshorefishing1021]

the more videos i watch the more i love your technique. i’m a diyer myself and i will be making some tools. 😂 mahalo from hawaii

[@martyrunik]

Yes making your own tools is the best way to go;

[@johnintelisano887]

Thanks for posting this vid Marty! I always learn something new when I watch your tutorials!

[@TopGunPDRTraining]

Thanks John glad your benefiting from them

[@zeropoleski4360]

Excellent!! Many thanks.

[@martyrunik]

Your welcome!

[@ivansoyivan8709]

No la sabía a esa técnica. Muy buena, todos los días de aprende algo nuevo.👍👍🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@joelkoonce8559]

Thanks again Marty.

[@martyrunik]

You bet Joel.

[@carlosjuliobermudezormaza8625]

Gracias por compartir tus conocimientos

[@johnpapa8681]

Thanks for this video. I'm just beginning and i'm going to home depot tomorrow!

[@TopGunPDRTraining]

LOL Your welcome John

[@kietphuong802]

Amazing thank you very much love your video

[@TopGunPDRTraining]

Your welcome Kiet.

[@randydicotti3975]

Great video as always. Is there a guideline for a beginner to basically know when to use a slapper and when not to ?

[@TopGunPDRTraining]

Yes we cover this in both the large dent theory videos on this channel

[@martyrunik]

Thanks Joe.

[@G513-y3o]

Excellent video!… Rekindled my love for bodywork..seeing that I have a few dents in my car

[@TopGunPDRTraining]

Thanks!

[@testlog2247]

Professional and informative as always. What kind of tape or backing was used on that painter's stick?

[@NhanNguyen-zr7sd]

He said 1 layer of Gorilla Tape

[@MrKali0stro]

You are a super teacher! You have the most visual lessons! And you did not think to release a training video course? I would organize a translation into my native language, and sales (if it is interesting to you). If you are not interested in this, can I ask you to allow the translation of your videos into my native language and free distribution "as is"?

[@TopGunPDRTraining]

I may release an advanced PDR video subscription course in the future, but not a beginning PDR course as that would only add to the problem of techs trying to learn by video. As I mention in my "Is PDR for You training video" ... "Learning PDR from the beginning is the worst way to learn the trade as your guaranteed to pick up a huge amount of bad habits that will hurt you big time." I would never add to the problem by making these kind of videos. The videos I'm making are for functioning techs that are trying to improve their skill level.

[@MrKali0stro]

@@TopGunPDRTraining I realized. Can I then ask permission to simply translate your speech into my native language?

[@jasabasenara8124]

Thanks marty. Very helpful as always.

[@TopGunPDRTraining]

Thanks again Rick

[@jasabasenara8124]

@@TopGunPDRTraining most welcome.

[@aymansaleem1614]

Very good instructions

[@barsberber87]

You're doing a great job. Thanks..

[@TopGunPDRTraining]

Thanks Baris

[@andrewg9677]

Hi Marty, please could you write the name of that hammer. I think I found it on the Eastwood site, they call it a Repousse hammer.

[@martyrunik]

You want a jewelers hammer

[@AndrewBarry65]

@@martyrunik thanks Marty

[@turankarakus2635]

Danke Her Maister

[@martyrunik]

Your welcome Turan.

[@sgoldens24]

Again great detailed content , thank you so much !!

[@TopGunPDRTraining]

Thanks Steve

[@jasonb4614]

Did you bevel the edges of that hammer or buy it that way? I purchased one and it seems to be just a fraction of a degree concave, and has very pronounced edges. I have made some small crescent moon shapes in the paint of my practice panels. Should I file the edge a bit?

[@martyrunik]

Hi Jason. I almost always reface any hammer I buy. 'll be doing a video on how to do this. If your hammer is flat or slightly concave it isn't right for PDR

[@BitcoinMaxy34]

Does it matter how thick the home made tapper is? I like the feel of it better

[@TopGunPDRTraining]

Just get the thick paint stir sticks, not the thinner ones.

[@BitcoinMaxy34]

Top Gun PDR Training ok. I’ve got 3 of those. Thanks for the help.

[@truckgotstuck]

That looks like a polished leaf spring

[@martyrunik]

Thats what the original ones made in thee 1930s were made from.

[@stevenmarron834]

Great Vid.... Thank You

[@TopGunPDRTraining]

You bet Steve, glad you liked it.

[@donkelly5659]

How do you keep your tools polished?

[@TopGunPDRTraining]

I don't polish them. I use mostly stainless steel tools

[@gastonmarcelo3648]

Messirve! Tanks yoy

[@mattarmijo5394]

Great illustrational/tutorial video👍

[@mattarmijo5394]

Are you going to MTE Vegas?

[@TopGunPDRTraining]

Thanks Matt more coming!

[@MakerTools]

Great!!! Thanks...)

[@TopGunPDRTraining]

Thanks!

[@maarofmahbob3840]

You hv a pair of magic hands....

[@TopGunPDRTraining]

Not really Maarof. Anyone with good hand-eye coordination can do this and a LOT more. It just takes the correct theory, practice and drive. Nothing good comes easy LOL

[@brandongillispie6154]

Highs first always?

[@martyrunik]

On those types of highs shown in the video , yes.

[@martelinhodeouroipdr]

Massa

[@barretharms6948]

Yes O many times I've seen guys going I'm a professional and they take hours to do work that you can take care of in minutes

[@TopGunPDRTraining]

Yes it's sad to see so many tech take so long to do basic repairs.