How to Fix Hail Damage using Paintless Dent Removal (Day 1 PDR)

[@myriamrosado5216]

Can't see what you did & what tool you used

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Question: My fiance's 2022 Mustang GT got severly hail damaged the other day. The roof has at least 40 dents, hood is at least 50, trunk another 50+. My insurance is saying they can easily PDR 300+ dents on the roof with no issues. I thought there was a limit on PDR vs R&R per panel. What is the common practice?

[@WipeOutPDR]

Thanks for getting in touch. Sorry to hear about the hail Damage on your car. But yes as long as there is no paint broken or major dents pdr can be done on that. Obviously would need to see the car in person to assess it but should be able to be fixed with pdr. I have done some suv roofs with 1000+ dents on it alone. Usually body shops have a pdr guy working for them and should be able to help. Thanks again

[@prrichgaby]

What's a job like this cost?

[@WipeOutPDR]

The price can vary a lot. Something like this could run $5k-$7k just in pdr

[@prrichgaby]

@@WipeOutPDR Thanks for the reply, now i know why insurance companies will total a vehicle with this damage, which is unfortunate as there is no drivability issue.

[@paulbroadhead2637]

Can you provide more information on the hood rack used.? I like the height, much easier on the back.

[@WipeOutPDR]

It's from Ultra Dent Tools. It's a well-made stand, light weight, and very adjustable.

[@vanlyaus4262]

So nice hope one day i will be good like this

[@joelkoonce8559]

I'm 61 , been doing PDR for almost 30 years, absolutely love my business but stay away from hail jobs, good way to blow out your shoulder and wrists and eyes.

[@WipeOutPDR]

I know what you mean, but I love doing hail jobs. Send your hail jobs my way 😉

[@dingking7577]

I use to worry about my shoulders on hail until I got a proper hail rod. Went through a couple until I finally spent the money on the CarbonTech rod. It IS NOT CHEAP BUT WILL PAY FOR ITSELF AS SOON AS U PICK IT UP AT FULL LENGTH [just over 7’) with a R4 cherry tip and a sharp finishing tip on it and i weighs 3.8 lbs. Any tech considering a rod, JUST SPEND THE MONEY AND GO FOR IT. The have whale tail extensions for it now too AND CAN MAKE IT A POGO SICK!

[@writeisright5948]

@WipeOutPDR with proper leverage, your body can handle it till you fall over dead. A big part of aging is just a mental game.

[@writeisright5948]

@@dingking7577 exactly. I love hearing you talk like that!

[@thomascampbell5633]

Very interesting video. Was wondering what part of the job is in just getting access to the dents. More than 25%? And is that the more difficult part of the job? Thanks.

[@WipeOutPDR]

Getting access to the dents is really the most important part and the hardest part. If you can get a good tool to touch the dent, the rest is easy. Hail dents are usually nice dents to work on unless it's an extremely bad hit. Thanks

[@thomascampbell5633]

@@WipeOutPDR Very nice. Appreciate the response.

[@timchoi8879]

Hey John any hail car for me? 😄

[@WipeOutPDR]

No! Haha. It's the only one I've had in a while, keeping it all to myself 😆. If my places get hit sometime, I will definitely let you know in the future 👍

[@straightlines7432]

Toyota had nice metal to work

[@WipeOutPDR]

I didn't really like the metal on this one. It felt too thin and tinny. Just felt like I was fighting going in-between a rubber tip and metal tip the whole time. Got it done though haha. Thanks for watching!

[@straightlines7432]

@@WipeOutPDR I see. What is the stand you use? I like how the deck lid is sitting on there

[@WipeOutPDR]

@@straightlines7432 It is from Ultra Dent Tools. I really like it. www.ultradenttools.com/products/a14c-accordion-expanding-stainless-hood-and-trunk-rack?variant=12240609247296 $500 I went through like 4 or 5 stands trying to find one I like.

[@jdwisdom9433]

Yeah, but you didn't show HOW to get the dents out! The most informative info given was that you used a "Whale'S tail" tool. Th rest of the video was useless! s s

[@jerryharbour1803]

not really a 'how to'