How I Used Hot Glue To Fix This Dent | Paintless Dent Removal

Today I'm going to talk you through step by step my complete dent removal process and explain How I Used Hot Glue To Fix This Dent!
I'm going to teach you how to use a slide hammer for Directional Pulling to get the most effective pulls whilst releasing tension and working with the flow of the metal!
I start by checking for the access points and which tools will get me to which sections of the damage, then I begin to reduce the surrounding dent until I am left with the main dent you see in the photo. I use hot glue to reduce the large dent quickly and then finish the repair with tooling from the inside and some blending techniques to finish.
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00:00 Introduction
00:58 Access Points
01:39 Plan for removal
02:51 First stage or repair
03:59 Re assessing the damage
05:02 Crown removal
05:38 Re assessing the damage
07:42 Identifying the tension
08:21 First glue pull set up
09:45 Second glue pull set up
10:15 Re assessing the damage
11:11 Top Tip for using a slide hammer
11:52 Using a lifter
13:49 Restoring the bodyline
15:12 Blending
16:24 Shaping the panel and working the bodyline
17:12 Identifying 'hidden damage'
18:40 Blending
19:25 Finishing stages
20:08 Join us at Learn PDR Online

[@vebnew]

I just wanted to offer my thanks to you and your videos! I watch some videos of other people doing PDR work including yourself, ordered some tools, and spent 15 minutes on the $2400 dent in my wife's car. Within the first 15 minutes I was able to remove the 90% of the damage! I could not of done it without your videos. I ran a bodyshop back in the 70s we did a lot of swapping out of fenders, doors, bondo work and painting. I don't think anybody ever heard of PDR back then. PDR is a much more of an efficient and cost savings way of repairing damage on cars! Thanks again for the education; who says an old dog can't learn new tricks!

[@ihateemael]

I can't believe how much punishment modern paint can cope with.

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thank you, I'm glad my videos have helped you learn more about PDR, it is the best repair method available for dents that havent damaged the paint 👍🏻

[@LearnPDROnline]

​@@ihateemaelYes its surprising, first that it didnt split in the inital impact and second that I can pull on it and hammer it for a few hours lol

[@p.p2295]

Very good how you got the Dent out. Got to get my out back of bottom side panel.after somebody revised into my car. After in a car park for 25 mins. They had driven off quickly. Unfortunately all the car park Camra's were off.

[@LearnPDROnline]

Yes that's so frustrating when people do not own up to damage! Some people care about their cars unfortunately some don't.

[@beckjuly100]

What a wonderful tutorial. Think I’d like to take the class in dent repair. For some reason, I find it fascinating. Thanks again. You’re quite talented. Cheers!

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thank you! yes PDR can be addictive, we offer a couple of classes in dent removal, a 'foundation course' and also a complete '7 step program' from beginner to paid tech, both options are available at www.learnpdronline.com thanks for watching :)

[@hearliam]

OMG, Sir you are a genius, amazing work.

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thank you! 🙏

[@wyattoneable]

Hi Tom. I've worked on a few repairs using my own vehicles and I can tell you, I have much more appreciation for the skill it takes to be really good. (Especially that last 10%) My repairs are terrible in comparison but I continue to enjoy the learning process. Thank you.

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thanks, much appreciated! Nobody starts off an expert we all have to learn the process so stick with it and always be learning 👍🏻

[@Andyc515]

As a body repair guy in a busy body shop I’d really love to learn PDR and use it in work and in after hours repairs. Quick turn around jobs etc . Great video loved watching 👍👏

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thank you I'm glad you enjoyed it, PDR is great on its own and can be a very useful skill in a bodyshop reducing repair times and fillers etc, when you're ready to start learning head on over to www.learnpdronline.com and send me a message, id be happy to help you get started 👍

[@ihateemael]

that's fantastic, i never would have thought you could pull that out without cracking the paint. You did a perfect job well done. I hazard a guess that took a little longer than 20 mins though?

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thank you, yes its amazing what can be achieved with Paintless Dent Removal and yes a little more than 20 minutes, I think this was around 3-4 hours repair time :)

[@1st_track_dents]

Great video Tom, lots of challenges to fix on this one! I Hope you are back on the tools soon! 👍

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thank you Jake! I know you know a thing or two about recovery time... Il rest up and be back soon 🙏

[@1st_track_dents]

@@LearnPDROnline Only just saw your Facebook post about your accident now! Didn't realise it was that bad 😮Wishing you a super speedy recovery mate! 😍

[@LearnPDROnline]

@1st Track Dents Thanks mate, yeah a bit of a change of pace for me right now 😅

[@1st_track_dents]

@@LearnPDROnline Keeping everything crossed for you mate 🤞🙏🤞

[@dentremover01]

Wow amazing video Tom! Very relaxed tutorial great to see you show a different approach to pulling with the slide hammer 🎉🎉😊 Well done sir

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thanks Martin, I appreciate you watching and your feedback. Take it easy pal

[@tomwakefield9497]

Outstanding repair you did an awesome job

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thanks for watching and letting me know your thoughts!👍

[@user-uu1uq3kg9v]

Perfect job 😍

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thank you! 😊

[@johnraisanen5131]

I just picked up a pdr kit and look forward to using your tips to pull some hail damage and other dents in two of my vehicles.

[@LearnPDROnline]

I am glad to inspire you, just go slow, follow the process and understand the risks working on your own vehicles, we usually start training on practise panels or salvage vehicles as it is very easy to make dents worse in the beginning, however give it a go and see how you get on, learn as much as possible before you start practising! 👍

[@maxrennie9931]

You are a star my friend. Well done

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@billramsey800]

Nice work Tom, hope your recovery is going well take care 😎👍

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thanks Bill and yes making progress thank you 👍🏻

[@gavinoliver8074]

Amazing 👏 hope you're recovering well

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thanks Gavin, I'm making progress 🙏

[@JustJohn_69]

Excellent repair and explanation.

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thank you. I really appreciate your feedback, thanks for watching!

[@gabicaification]

Congratulation, PERFECT job!

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thank you very much Gabica!

[@genespurlin7090]

Hey Tom, I've enjoyed your video. I have a 2006 chevy truck. It was an oilfield truck, and it has some big dents. and I can't afford to pay someone to straighten. Howvideo

[@Nychris_107]

Great explanation brother thank you. I’m really interested in learning PDR even if I have to fix people car for free lol

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thank you, yes PDR is awesome just make sure you get some training and practise before trying it on customers cars, then you will not have to do it for free lol

[@armandopatane5343]

That’s just amazing to watch = very nice my friend

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@hifzurrahman1130]

hii im also al denter but now i learn pdr your videos is too much for helping me I know which tools to use the pard of dent i love your work ❤

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thank you for your kind words, I'm glad you are enjoying and learning!

[@wetcheetofart]

Trying to learn this. It's an art.

[@LearnPDROnline]

Yes indeed and it can take time that's exactly why I created a dedicated training program to teach PDRwith an easy to follow step by step process at www.learnpdronline.com

[@marcusmaximus451]

Absolutely superb job kind regards to you and take care Mark from Billericay 👍👍

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thanks Mark I appreciate it, all the best 👍

[@johnhansen7922]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge Tom. Greatly appreciated mate. New sub for what that’s worth. Cheers

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thank you John, I'm glad to help!

[@ljedson]

Well done you make it look easy

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thank you, It takes time but I've been doing it for over 15 years now👍

[@kylebachman4477]

That final part getting from 90% to 100% was always the hardest. And still is

[@LearnPDROnline]

Yes indeed, you can make progress quickly when it comes to reducing damage overall but getting that last 10% can take twice as long! :)

[@tjm1015]

Nice work and great video 👍

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thank you, much appreciated 👍🏻

[@billseay6399]

Hey thanks great video love it. Just wanted to know can you reuse glue tips

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thanks Bill, yes we can usually reuse the Glue tabs many times, after a while they can stretch and or break but we get plenty of pulls from each one before that happens 👍

[@tulrob]

Really nice work

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thank you 🙏

[@raymondquadros7142]

Tom, I have 2 names for you, take your pick. "Lord of the Rod" OR "King of the Ding" Tom, I am Auto Painter in San Jose, CA and painting for 42 years now. Your PDR skills are outstanding, but above all I like the way you explain the process you are going to be undertaking in pulling the Dent. Thanks for sharing your precious skills. Cheers mate.......

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thanks Raymond, both good names, just check what's around already and what names are registered. I'm glad you enjoy my videos and the learning process itself!

[@rbmwiv]

I have been doing paint and bodywork. Years ago before pdr when everyone else was drilling holes and using their slide hammer I had a stud welded that welded copper studs to the bare metal and use a slide hammer to work the dents. Thanks for sharing your pdr knowledge. I have been trying my hand at it and have gotten decent results. Definitely better than what it was but not to the level as yours. The only way I can get it that slick is with glazing putty and a lot of sanding.

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thank you, yes I remember working in the bodyshop nearly 20 years ago myself with a stud welder and slide hammer, PDR has certainly come on a lot especially in the last 5 years or so its amazing what can now be achieved. Practice makes perfect and of course some decent training helps to show you exactly what to do and what to be looking for!

[@jbrown7403]

Beautiful! Cheers from Texas! 👍🍻

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thank you for watching 👍

[@ngarmy6602]

Amazing ,love videos👏👏👋

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thank you I'm glad you enjoy them 👍🏻

[@mike-ology22]

You're a clever chap, aren't you. Very skillfully done! Have you thought about making sped-up KZbin shorts satisfying videos haha! Thanks for sharing

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thanks Mike, yes we have a few KZbin shorts on this channel and some reels on Instagram and Facebook too but I will add in a few timelapse videos of sped up repairs! 👍

[@mike-ology22]

@@LearnPDROnlineNice one, just some feedback as it looks really cool. Thanks for your reply and take care, mate. See you in the next ones

[@marceloagnello9124]

Congratulations, excellent job. Marcelo Brasil.

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thank you Marcelo I appreciate you watching!

[@user-tr9fy3nl9yro]

Excellent.

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thank you!

[@mikaeljonsson4686]

Awesome!

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thanks🙏

[@pl2996]

where did you get your reflection board with the suction cup? thanks for the video and the insight.

[@LearnPDROnline]

You are welcome! This is the link to my board from a UK supplier - pdrprotools.co.uk/linereflector-board-tight-lines-white-p-373.html

[@hansjas]

Amazing.

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thank you 🙏

[@deebee3901]

Masterfully done. I have a small question. I noticed the paint around the access hole under the tail light was slightly chipped by using the long bar to lift the dent. Is it worth putting some clear on that with a touch up brush to prevent rust?

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thank you. yes indeed if ever there is paint damage either from tooling or from the impact itself always apply some form of corrosion protection, myself I carry a range of touch up paints but also clear lacquer and corrosion wax. great question and suggestion!

[@DailyHealthKicks-rk8tu]

Kool mate

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thank you!

[@hifzurrahman1130]

awesome work

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thank you 🙏

[@hifzurrahman1130]

@@LearnPDROnline sir how to remove glue is that any special spray or not i didn't found spray how to remove glue on plnel safely

[@LearnPDROnline]

@@hifzurrahman1130 Hi I often use 'isopropyl alcohol' this is available easily online and is the best I have used so far for removing glue!

[@shaunhoughton2374]

Magician

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thanks Shaun

[@gabicaification]

I want to do such quality work too!

[@LearnPDROnline]

PDR can be addictive, with the right training you can learn how to remove dents to a high quality too. Have a look at our online training here - www.learnpdronline.com 👍🏻

[@wakeywarrior]

What would you have done with no access points on those fine lines? My Tesla 3 doesn’t have such access points so could you have done that fine line via glue pull?

[@LearnPDROnline]

It is still possible to achieve this finish with glue only, however it would have taken me a lot longer to do, The fine creases in the dent can be opened up and repulled a number of times to get the centres up, but the actual bodylines are very tricky to get 100% with glue only and often involve a lot more tap down work to shift all the tension back into the line itself.

[@forester_overland_nz]

Like magic!

[@saudiwave]

Perfect

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@supermarketsweeps]

lovely job Tom 10k subscibers yippee

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thanks buddy and yes my channel is slowly growing :)

[@supermarketsweeps]

@@LearnPDROnline yes mate i'm happy for you . 85 like after a day amazing , i remember 5-10 like after a week , you do Great work

[@markanthony284]

You know you're top drawer and so does everyone else after this, takes years of practice and you have to have that something extra to be this good, which you clearly do, can I just ask, as a DIY'er my skills are good enough for what I need, but with UK weather is there a particular glue stick you recommend for a basic glue gun ? Thanks Tom, much obliged.

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thanks Mark, I use this glue as my go to and its available from a UK supplier - BLE Tools - bletools.com/collections/glue/products/10-x-high-strength-clear-glue-sticks

[@danielmonan2625]

Nice

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thanks 👍

[@kendom33]

A really skilled job Tom. What is the "interference pattern" device ? Great video

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thank you, I uses a couple this is my go to when I'm working outdoors - pdrprotools.co.uk/linereflector-board-tight-lines-white-p-373.html but if working indoors I find the light helps - elimadenttools.com/products/14-6-strip-adjustable-fade-mini-light-dewalt-ver-3

[@kendom33]

@@LearnPDROnline thank you 😊

[@thereview8607]

Nice job! What brand glue do you use and what was the glue pull time from glue to pull?

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thank you, this is my 'go to' glue - bletools.com/collections/glue/products/10-x-high-strength-clear-glue-sticks and I usually wait around 10-15 seconds to pull most damage, small light dents maybe less, heavy dents perhaps a little longer as there is more glue on a larger tab, the climate and panel temperature also make a difference though

[@JKargariyan-xl2lj]

Thsnks

[@LearnPDROnline]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@MaltiPoo23]

Very nice. What kind of accident caused that dent?

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thank you. If I remember correctly, it was a parking incident involving a wooden post!

[@tedjohnson64]

Very impressive! How many hours would that job have required, assuming you didn’t have to film it?

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thank you, I think this repair was around the 4 hour mark from memory

[@Foxtrot1967]

does it help to apply heat when doing PDR?

[@LearnPDROnline]

It depends on the dent but yes quite often heat is good, I usually use heat when glue pulling as it helps the hot glue to adhere to the panel, and I will use heat if working on cold panels to prevent the paint cracking I nearly always use heat for deep dents too!

[@jordanmason5257]

Where is your blending hammer from?

[@LearnPDROnline]

I use the Shane Jacks one here's a link to one of the places its sold - www.blackplaguepdr.com/collections/shane-jacks/products/the-jack-hammer-blending-hammer-by-shane-jacks

[@roganjosh91]

What do you use to take the glue off

[@LearnPDROnline]

My best recommendation is 'isopropyl alcohol' I do also use methylated spirits too

[@mikle65]

Hi, is the hot glue any special? Is it never sticks to the paint and if it is then how to remove it?

[@LearnPDROnline]

Yes it is glue designed specifically for PDR, I always recommend buying glue from a PDR supplier as a lot of online retailers like ebay and amazon use cheap craft household glue which is different and can be difficult to remove, my latest video offers a quick insight to glue pulling problems - kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6azhayLjsdsa68si=RXiTkeY3ExTxyM-h and then the glue I use is from BLE Tools in the UK - bletools.com/collections/glue/products/10-x-high-strength-clear-glue-sticks

[@paulholub538]

What kind of glue should i use in hot texas?

[@LearnPDROnline]

Hey Paul, my advice is to have a look at the range Keco stock and if you look at the individual products they usually state the best glue for each climate - kecotabs.co.uk/collections/glue-sticks

[@1987gtmustang]

What glue are you using on this one

[@LearnPDROnline]

Hi, for this repair I am using 'clear high strength' from BLE Tools in the UK - bletools.com/collections/glue/products/100-x-high-strength-clear-glue-sticks 👍

[@marca5883]

I have trouble with the glue not sticking, do you use special glue sticks?

[@LearnPDROnline]

Yes we use glue specifically designed for PDR, this is the glue I use - bletools.com/collections/glue/products/10-x-high-strength-clear-glue-sticks

[@TheSubpremeState]

Is this normal glue sticks?

[@LearnPDROnline]

I use glue specifically designed for PDR, if by normal glue you mean household hobby glue then no it is different PDR glue is designed to peel off easily where as the craft glue becomes brittle and hard to remove from the paintwork, I get mine from BLE tools here in the UK 👍

[@sunny753]

So the tapping is to lose tension I'm assuming.

[@LearnPDROnline]

Yes generally speaking, when there is tension aka a crown we release the tension to help the metal flow easier allowing us to lift the lows more efficiently 👍

[@user-vl6hp7nl4n]

Does anybody know if there are situations where the paint might flake?

[@LearnPDROnline]

Good question, in my experience an original factory finish that is undamaged will not pull off, crack or flake providing the correct process is used and appropriate temperature. However I have pulled paint on aftermarket paintwork where filler repairs have been carried out or poor paint jobs and I never glue pull on old classic cars as the paint is different and a much higher chance of 'flaking'. Hope that helps

[@Uouttooo]

What kind of glue is it? I tried it and the glue did not stick to the body enough for the pull. It just came off.

[@LearnPDROnline]

This is the glue I use - bletools.com/collections/glue/products/10-x-high-strength-clear-glue-sticks 👍

[@Uouttooo]

@@LearnPDROnlineThank you!

[@AndroidUnboxing]

How to remove the glue please

[@LearnPDROnline]

The best product to remove glue is - isopropyl alcohol 👍

[@techFPV5964]

What would job such as this cost to do? My dent is on the left of the rear bumper but just to the left of the gas cap. Its on the left of the rear left bumper and just above tbe wheel well. I can send pics if necessary.. By the way you do great work👌👍👌

[@LearnPDROnline]

Hi Harry, each dent is estimated on its own merit so it depends on the size of the damage, the location, what access there is to the panel and also what items may need to be removed for the repair itself so it really depends on the individual damage and who is going to be repairing it. I would suggest looking for your local PDR technicians first and getting some quotes from there :)

[@vancogocevski767]

When ever i'm glue pulling on dents they only come out half way, or 75% at BEST. How in the world do you manage to get them out so easy that good ????

[@LearnPDROnline]

Often when a dent will not fully pull out with glue it can mean there is tension in the form of a crown that needs to be released fully first or if the outside of the dent lifts with the centre the dent needs to be 'opened up' to allow more movement. i can make it look easy only because I have been doing it for well over a decade, keep learning, keep pushing!

[@lieblisa]

Can reuse those tabs

[@LearnPDROnline]

Yes indeed! I reuse my tabs many many times, occasionally tabs break over time as they get stretched, but they are very affordable! 👍

[@techFPV5964]

What is considered "PDR"?

[@LearnPDROnline]

PDR stands for 'Paintless Dent Removal' so any dent damage that is fully repaired without the need for traditional bodyshop repairs, fillers and paintwork would be considered PDR

[@techFPV5964]

Thank you dude 🚘🚘!!!!

[@josephfisher6041]

My hot glue dont stick ever after i clean the area

[@LearnPDROnline]

What brand of glue are you using? Do you know what temperature you are pulling the glue tabs at?

[@VolvoSami]

@@LearnPDROnlinewhat glue you use Tom?

[@LearnPDROnline]

I use high strength clear from BLE Tools - bletools.com/collections/glue/products/100-x-high-strength-clear-glue-sticks @@VolvoSami

[@Hammondt88]

🍿

[@LearnPDROnline]

🤣 Hope you're well buddy!

[@Hammondt88]

@@LearnPDROnline I’m great thanks buddy. Fancy a FaceTime catch up at some point?

[@LearnPDROnline]

@Thomas Hammond Yes sounds good, il email you soon 👍🏻

[@sureshlingabathina]

What happened to Tom.

[@LearnPDROnline]

I had an accident so I am currently off work for a few months to recover but I will be back!

[@sureshlingabathina]

@@LearnPDROnlineSorry to hear. God bless you. I am frequent visitor of you channel.

[@DrShankenstein]

The videos titled how I used hot glue to remove this dent. Then, as I watch the first 5 plus minutes of this video, you've used every other tool besides hot glue. What a waste of 5 minutes of my day. Thanks!

[@LearnPDROnline]

So you didn't get to the part where I used hot glue to remove the dent? 😂 I will be honest with you, PDR requires a lot of patience... if you do not have the paitence to watch 20 minutes of a free video that shares a real life example of PDR tools and repair techniques, its unlikely you will ever have the patience to truly finish a dent. PDR is not for everyone, good luck 👍🏻

[@LSXMILLER]

I know you did alot of poking on that one 🤔

[@LearnPDROnline]

Yes lots of poking! I used the Hot Glue to reduce the larger dent quickly and get the shape back and then plenty of tooling from the inside to finish those crease lines 👍🏻

[@yveslegrand9826]

It's like looking at magic. It works and you have no idea how....

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thanks although unlike magicians I reveal all in our online training ha ha! Thanks for watching 👍

[@tykendrick800]

I got quoted 900 for a smaller dent than in this video. I guess I'll have that dent till I sell the car eff that

[@LearnPDROnline]

Yes PDR is the best repair method available so can often cost more than a bodyshop repair. The extent the metal has stretched and also its location can have a huge variable in pricing too, if the paint is undamaged then it will not rust so no problem living with the dent if it doesn't bother you too much 👍

[@youngblood2]

Your audio is weak.

[@LearnPDROnline]

Thanks?

[@garyschaeffer2524]

Disappointed. Did not show which tool. Did not show how to use glue

[@LearnPDROnline]

Did you miss the parts where you can clearly see me use a variety of different tools from tap downs, to hammers, to different rods and bars or the part when I get to the glue pulling and I show the different tabs I used with both the slide hammer and mini lifter methods? that's about 10 different tools right there. I also explain directional pulling and share examples with a lifter which not only demonstrates tools but also the methods and the dent actually being removed with glue during the process. You can honestly say you watched the full 20 minute video and didn't see any tools or any repair work carried out? perhaps you were watching one of the Ads before the video started?

[@ebglock]

Lol. You did not use hot glue to remove dent. Maybe you need to go back and watch.

[@LearnPDROnline]

Apart from all the times during the video where I'm seen fixing the dent with hot glue and explaining how. Lol

[@64arguz]

Nah ! I prefer a professional do that for me !!

[@LearnPDROnline]

Yes, always a good idea to get a pro out until you have learnt the necessary skills!

[@sunday6099]

You Speak so much, juste show as how handle this instead of speaking so much

[@LearnPDROnline]

It's a 'how to' video... thats why I explain 'how to' repair the dent, the tools I am using and the methods I use. If you don't want to hear 'how to' do it, turn the volume down, it's like complaining you don't like a song you're listening to, don't listen to it...

[@Flux_Flow]

Why would they want to fix a dent when it's obvious they don't care about the vehicle. Look at it, it's dirty, scratched all to hell, and has bald tires.

[@LearnPDROnline]

Its funny I find a lot of customers that have a dent, tend not to clean and polish their cars as much until the damage has been repaired. A big dent can be a lot more upsetting to look at than a bit of dirt on a car, especially in my area with the narrow country lanes, cars get dusty/dirty nearly every journey... Each to their own I guess.