MASTERING The Art Of BIG DENT REPAIR: Expert Tips And Tricks | NO Paint

[@Richard-t2b]

Martin, I’m 77yrs. young, (retired since 2010)a body and fender repairman since the late 1950’s, even learning lead work and metal finishing, (urethane painting) and what you do is astonishing…. An artist unparalleled.Hearing and watching you is mesmerizing…I subscribed and will enjoy your vids. in the future. Thanks much…. m

[@dentremover01]

Hi Richard! Thank you so much for your kind comment and congratulations on your bodyshop career 🙌🏼 I missed out on lead finishing as I became a panel beater in 1997 we used body filler. I did do a lot of metal finishing until I got to a stage where I didn’t need to remove the paint hence I became a PDR tech 🤗 I will have more great videos out soon. And will continue to add as much detail and information into these as possible Thanks Martin

[@BCBabymedic]

Your patience and persistence is a true asset to your craft. True master!

[@dentremover01]

Thank you so much

[@basilmacmurray3730]

Man! That was amazing. I’m a 68 year old auto and factory spray painter. Been doing auto body and paint work for many, many years. This would have taken at least 2-3 days to pull, body fill, prep and paint and you did it in a matter of hours. Amazing!! Now you have me hooked, I’ll be watching more of your video’s.

[@dentremover01]

Hi Basil! Thank you so much for your kind comment and congratulations on your bodyshop career. Yes that’s right PDR bypasses all the other procedures and is far quicker too. It’s amazing how many people are in aware of PDR too which is why I make my videos to educate I appreciate your support and I hope you enjoy my other videos 🤗 Thanks Martin

[@XaltLures]

Much better and relaxing than watching Netflix. You are a humble and genious crafsman Martin. Thank for the PDR- masterclass! 👏👏👏

[@dentremover01]

Thank you! I agree Netflix is a bore! We watch KZbin at home mainly Thanks for your great comment

[@XaltLures]

@@dentremover01 .. You are very welcome! Due your PDR- masterclasses i removed the dents out of my precious vintage drill press. Thank you so much! 🫶🤝

[@haronspdrtools6225]

Hello, I am Haron, a PDR tool maker from Iraq. I have been following your channel for a while. I want to say that you are an ideal PDR technician. So I send you my warmest regards.

[@dentremover01]

Hi Haron, thank you for your kind message and for following my channel. I have seen your work on Facebook and credit to yourself you are a master of dent repair with your unique tools. I have watched you for a few years on Facebook 🙌🏼 I just subscribed to your KZbin channel now. Thanks again and take care ☺️ Martin

[@travelofworld786]

Can you show your pdr tool i buy your tools how possible?

[@ogundipebabatunde6134]

Hey buddy I'm from Nigeria and I want to learn

[@tonigugliotta1792]

Complimenti ottimo lavoro

[@michaellopez4018]

This is definitely an art, that this gentleman has mastered! Hat's off to you Sir, for an outstanding performance in the passion of your work. Truly Amazing!

[@dentremover01]

Thank you so much Michael i appreciate your kind words

[@teale1644]

Hi Martin, I have been following you for a couple of years now and still amazed by what you achieve. I am a vehicle technician who learnt in an old school garage including body repairs, welding, painting ect. Recently I have tried casting from lead, aluminium, copper ect, what I learnt over the years is to respect the metals as they all react and respond differently. However what you do is absolutely amazing more like an art form by someone talented with an exceptional eye for detail taking pride in their work and most of all the overall finish. I have already started studying different videos, logging important information, metal temp, processes like the six C's. I've ordered a fair quality GPR kit and need to collect a door to practice on. If I can teach myself the basics learning by my own mistakes including how to rectify my mistakes only then will I take the course. Plus I have nothing better to do for the next year until I have my operation and recover. Big thanks to Martin for your excellent tutorial videos giving me something to focus on and a goal to aim for. Maybe one day I will have an opportunity to watch someone like Martin in person carry out one of these larger repairs.

[@dentremover01]

Hi Teale! Thank you so much for your comment! Well done on your motor repair career, the amount of skill and techniques especially the old skills like lead, metal finish and metal shaping I’d love to try metal shaping with all the hammers n sandbags and rollers etc The best advice I can give you if you want to start PDR is to learn how to read reflection, and learn how to knock down high pings and creases Once you master removing high marks the rest will come a lot easier. Pulling or pushing dents is far easier then rectifying mid pushes and highs Hope this helps, and lastly there’s a USA dent expo on in January in Orlando. If your local to there it’s the best place to see anything PDR 🙌🏼

[@grzesiekh.3762]

Very impressive level of craftsmanship! Thank You for sharing this brilliant repair 👍🏻

[@dentremover01]

Many thanks!

[@PatRyan-c7z]

Former body shop guy here. Worked with my dad for 20+ years. When PDR first came on the scene, it was a bunch of dudes running around with hot glue guns and suction cups. It's crazy how the demand for the service created job specific tools like the ones you are using. I learned the basics years ago with cups and bent rods and pry tools on stacked 2x4's. I would absolutely love a go with some of these new pry bars.

[@dentremover01]

Hi Pat Ryan! Thank you so much for your comment and amazing to hear you tried PDR years ago! It’s certainly gained momentum over the years as has the skill I actually use my old PDR bars which I made, as well as the latest gear which you can see Thanks for watching and I hope you’ve subscribed so you can see my future videos Thanks Martin

[@peterfodor5058]

You are an artist, not a tradesman. Hats off!

[@dentremover01]

Thank you Peter

[@disaster6467]

I'm so glad this can be done, i have a Nissan R35 and my wife dropped a heavy object on my right fender, but i was able to call someone to pull the dent out, the went was quite deep and i just didn't know how good the outcome was going to be, the guy i used did a wonderful job and the end product was flawless, i recommend anyone with a dent to do this before sending it to a Bodyshop.

[@dentremover01]

Amazing I’m very happy you found a professional to repair your lovely Nissan If the paint isn’t damaged then PDR is the first option to try

[@Normanskie]

Well what can I say, an expert always makes it look easy.

[@dentremover01]

Thank you!!

[@elizabethwinsor-strumpetqueen]

Your patience is admirable.... you are an artist!

[@dentremover01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@rickcrammond6330]

I used to be in the trade 50 years ago, it's amazing how it's changed. We would do all metal finish, but it needed painting. Keep up the good work. Great video.

[@EdwardTilley]

Amazing results. The patience and skill shown here is great.

[@dentremover01]

Thank you for your great comment 🙌🏼

[@superkev2000]

Incredible work as usual Martin!! That fender was destroyed! Great video and commentary too!

[@dentremover01]

Thank you SuperKev!! I really appreciate your kind words 🙌🏼

[@theaveragejoebody]

I had hail damage and a door ding on my 2022 WRX, and I was blown away how good the PDR tech did. I could not see a single issue. You guys are awesome!

[@jamiemorgan4146]

What you do ( I’m talking about you, not others) is a definitely an art. 👍🏻👏🏻

[@dentremover01]

Hi Jamie. Thank you for your kind comment I really appreciate it 😊🙏 I’m glad you enjoy watching my repairs

[@sundflux]

Absolute art craftmanship! Watching this just to learn some techniques for (bad) DIY repairs! 😅

[@Marco250T]

I never go out of my way to look for this kind of video, but I'm always left impressed with body work. It really does require such a high level of skill and adaptability to problem-solve every step of the way. Master, 100%.

[@joeyoungs8426]

Several years ago my car a victim of a hail storm. When it cleared my car looked like a golf ball. What you techs do is just jaw dropping. Amazing work there mate. Definitely impressed.

[@donerickson7305]

What did you do with your car after the hailstorm....repair it ?

[@joeyoungs8426]

@@donerickson7305 I guess we have what they call ‘storm chasers’ here in the states. A crack team of PDR techs that move from town to town fixing storm damaged cars. And yes, it took about a week and I couldn’t tell it had been damaged. I don’t necessarily covet my cars since they’re just transportation to me but to get it back looking like it never happened was unimaginable at the time. My only complaint was the interior looked like they didn’t wash their hands before reinstalling all the trim.

[@donerickson7305]

@@joeyoungs8426 Not sure how a hail storm affects the interior, and why it needed removal

[@joeyoungs8426]

@@donerickson7305 Access to the roof, C-pillars, doors, etc. Edit: It wasn’t the entire interior but most from waist up.

[@phaeton_buggy1575]

@@donerickson7305 Total guess but how would you push out dents in the roof without removing the head liner, just like in this vid he removed the arch liner.

[@oldkid6]

the fact that the paint had no scratches is incredible, most dings i experience also have the clearcoat scratched if not worse.

[@dentremover01]

It is lucky I think. I was told the owners car had been kicked so it was a soft impact. There’s plenty of panels with scratches on it but as I always say- every dent is different

[@hlmartelli]

You got another subscriber. What an amazing work you have done. Congratulations man. :)

[@dentremover01]

Thank you so much for your support 🙌🏼

[@Conservator.]

Swan/goose neck pliers. I would never have thought these existed. 😁 The amount of specialised tools you have amazes me every time.

[@dentremover01]

Me too! I came across them last year. Woodpecker uk.co.uk woodpeckeruk.co.uk/product/goose-neck-pliers/

[@Jesselovespinball]

Always amazed by your work , 20 years ago we used a plunger 😂. Now look at what can be done , absolutely perfect 👍

[@dentremover01]

Haha I still use a plunger! To be fair I’m only using a few steel bars and a hammer! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@MrGrand2000]

Is this actually cheaper labor wise vs just replacing and painting a new fender?

[@stephaneneron]

These dent repair is hard to master. It needs a lot of patience and craftsmanship pushed at next level to achieve that kind of result. Hats off to you!

[@stevejanka361]

Good afternoon Martin, what a fantastic finish. Those leverage tools really do a fine job assisting you and your expertise. Thanks for a great video. You take care and good luck.

[@dentremover01]

Hi @@stevejanka361 Steve thank you so much for your kind comment. The tools you can buy these days are very good. They really do help with dent repairs I’m glad you enjoyed my repair video All the best Martin

[@SuperLuckyCat7]

You're so delicate in your bending and banging. Not a scratch to the paintwork! True Artisanship 🏆

[@frankartale1026]

I have been a paint & body guy for 28 yrs. I tried doing PDR in the late 90's. It is not easy. Unless you have access to the back of the panel, it's difficult. I used to practice on cars in the shop. But, colors like silver. Would leave a permanent mark when you pushed out from the inside. I see the industry has come a long way from when i tried it. Excellent work. If you watch a body tech straighten a panel. You might pick up a few pointers you could apply to your repair methods.

[@dentremover01]

Hi Frank thanks so much for your great comment Well done for trying PDR and congrats on your bodyshop career Silvers can be repaired just as good but careful not to over push or the paint will bruise We use hot glue if we can’t get behind the panel with bars Previous to PDR I was a panel beater for quite a few years so I utilised my experience of panel beating with PDR so I can read the panel and determine the best way to unfold it 🙌🏼

[@dentremover01]

Hi Frank thanks so much for your great comment Well done for trying PDR and congrats on your bodyshop career Silvers can be repaired just as good but careful not to over push or the paint will bruise We use hot glue if we can’t get behind the panel with bars Previous to PDR I was a panel beater for quite a few years so I utilised my experience of panel beating with PDR so I can read the panel and determine the best way to unfold it 🙌🏼

[@frankartale1026]

@@dentremover01 I just thought i would see more of you tapping high areas . While pushing low spots at the same time.

[@dentremover01]

@@frankartale1026 great comment. That can be done but it’s difficult sometimes to keep the bar under load while tapping. The use of Dollie’s isn’t really needed because the shock from the hammering can flatten the metal too much and cause it to stretch. I wouldn’t rule it out though, I did use a dolly on a Mokka door (white door dent) to try and flatten the deep dents. Great comment and thoughts as I say 🤗🙌🏼 and thanks for enjoying my content

[@PhilipBorg-h6p]

Amazing Tradeperson dedicated to his work and trade. Well Done !

[@JoesephBidon]

Bloody marvellous! Wish all PDR were like you!

[@dentremover01]

Thank you! Time and money - and skill set. There’s plenty of great techs out there, if you ever need one just google and read their reviews and hopefully you’ll find a great tech 🙌🏼

[@iainrutherford184]

Another cracking repair Martin. The focus and dedication required to complete such damage cannot be underestimated, let alone the skill. Top of the game 😉

[@dentremover01]

Hi Iain thank you so much for your great comment and for enjoying the video. It was quite a tough one to fix to get all the middle area strong enough! Plenty of coffees that day! Take care Martin

[@iainrutherford184]

@dentremover01 I felt every push, Martin. So many technical challenges with that one. Keep up the excellent work 👏🏼

[@pornchaisungvianwong5466]

It was fun to watch and I learned a lot from someone with a lot of experience.

[@schpiedie]

Excellent! It's so amazing that you could bring that back. You are a true genius!

[@doglegjake6788]

Keeping a car perfectly Factory is the highest quality repair you can get

[@bjorngve]

What a fun job. I want to do this. I like the kind of "picky" jobs that drives others crazy.

[@dentremover01]

Haha it’s quite addictive really- I can never stop I need it exactly right or I’m not happy

[@lapprentisage7926]

J’adore tes vidéos beaucoup d’explications de détails et de conseils pour nous permettre de devenir meilleurs Excellent travail de maître ;)

[@dentremover01]

My absolute pleasure! I don’t know it all but il happily show my work and explain it. I hope the subtitles for your language worked??

[@vittoriodiana2269]

​@@dentremover01Italian subtitles are ok! Thank great Martin!

[@dentremover01]

@@vittoriodiana2269 amazing Thank you!

[@gdwlaw5549]

Thought about buying a kit and doing it myself. Instead we have a local guy who's mobile and hopefully as good as you! well done! what amazing skill.

[@oofazi]

Poetry. Skill & feel - outstanding, just superb.

[@dentremover01]

Wow! Amazing comment thank you

[@richielittlewood867]

Man oh man do you have one hell of a craft Spot on work sir !

[@grantssmartrepairs]

how you have not got a million subs yet is beyond me!! your work is amazing mate love your video's keep em coming mate 👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@dentremover01]

Thanks mate! That’s the question I keep asking myself too! Il keep trying to put the effort in and who knows maybe in 10 years time il reach 100k lol 🙌🏼

[@grantssmartrepairs]

@@dentremover01 it’s a slow grind Ive been stuck on 20k subs for ages 🤣🤣 top work mate 👍👍

[@HektorBandimar]

Good job mate, you are a skilled man without a doubt. Clever stuff!

[@stevenlefebvre2991]

You are amazing you are a true craftsman thank you for showing us your art and your skill and talent.

[@federiconalos8202]

Absolutely amazing artisan work, mate! Beautiful.

[@dentremover01]

Thank you Federico

[@mikeford5106]

Great work and skill, ... thanks for the info.

[@dentremover01]

Thank you

[@AutomotrizCG-PDRcenter]

Wow you are the most patient guy ❤ doing that massive punch 👏👏👏

[@dentremover01]

Haha thank you so much for your great comment

[@AutomotrizCG-PDRcenter]

@@dentremover01 Hi, you are kind of inspiration to me, im starting in this business, and i feel this area is gonna be awesome. Thanks you for teach us.🤝🙏👏

[@Kbp976]

I been in the trade 35 year must be the best PDR remover ever seen

[@michaeltietzCologne]

I am totally impressed - greetings from Germany

[@dentremover01]

Thank you so much 🙌🏼 🇩🇪

[@AlpeyJohnson]

I’ve been doing pdr for 9 years as a hobby /enthusiast with varied levels of success, I feel that I may need another 9 years and a lot more tools to get to this level, I have mastered many trades but this by far is the hardest.

[@user-dw3td1cc4u71]

Yes, good job!During the Soviet era, we fixed dents in a completely different way.Either a volleyball or a car camera. Удачи, мира и добра!

[@josenegron8497]

This is Jose from New Hampshire that was an amazing job you have done on that BMW other Auto body people would just replace and put a new one you go through the hard work how to make ticklish meticulous work awesome work

[@kevinborden2477]

Amazing work Martin! You are a true craftsman.

[@dentremover01]

Thank you Kevin

[@Francedsp.]

Toujours aussi plaisant et instructif à regarder merci Martin et bravo pour le résultat 💪🏼💪🏼

[@dentremover01]

Thank you Francedsp for your kind comment and feedback 🤗

[@flanjo.NZ.]

Just watched you do it, but can't believe how you got it looking so good, great skills.

[@rizwanrafeek3811]

You are a miracle worker.

[@dentremover01]

Thank you!

[@jasonbash]

You are a magician Sir!

[@dentremover01]

Thank you 🙏

[@graham3297]

Brilliant watching a craftsman at work

[@carsformersofficial]

Hi Martin! Great video as always. I just wanted to give you some advice: next time when you’ll work with smashed front fenders try to start your repair from the top of the panel. The arch is a weaker part of a fender so we need to create a maximum tonus of all panel before we start to manipulate with such strong knot on the arch. Best regards brother and keep it up 👍🏻

[@ants9230]

Magic again Martin!

[@dentremover01]

Thanks Ant

[@david.thomas.108]

Excellent attention to detail! Great job 👍

[@PaulHayman-tq5kb]

You have a great way to get the latest tools to get the job done and the Wright way and professional

[@SouthMiamiMartialArt]

A true artist.

[@jessjoshwyatt3571]

Absolutely amazing work my friend!👍

[@dentremover01]

Thank you so much

[@georgemorrison6689]

Great to see your repairs your a good trades man no question, something else I love the big United Jack spot on mate thanks for sharing

[@dentremover01]

Thanks George! Yes I have more UJ now! One each side! Got To fly the flag of the UK even if the Govt is trying to sink us

[@davecooke914]

Great job Martin always amazes me how much flexibility the paint is keep up great work 👍👍

[@dentremover01]

Thanks- it’s very flexible these days I’m surprised some times!

[@alecseibabih644]

Отличный видеоурок 👍🏻

[@kensteffes6712]

This body work is an art.

[@dentremover01]

Thank you Ken!

[@superradada]

WTF superb vid! How the paint can be so extensable? This is art!

[@dentremover01]

Thank you so much! You’re right it is an Art! I love my job! The paints these days can withstand a lot of punishment. See my White Mokka door repair and you’ll see how much abuse I give that paint!!!

[@craigdeakin7956]

incredible job martin,,Thanks

[@dentremover01]

Hey Craig thanks for

[@Erik-rp1hi]

Nice job. I've done some body work and it takes a long learning curve that I never mastered. Bondo finishing it still need of learning for me.

[@guidokreimer9621]

Meeega Great Job!!! Greetings from Germany

[@dentremover01]

Hey, thanks! 🇩🇪

[@bobmchenry7993]

Wow that is an art in itself well done and awesome video

[@dentremover01]

Thank you so much!

[@chambobs]

Tremendous skill. 👏👏👏

[@dentremover01]

Thank you so much

[@Audimeisterable]

Absolute amazing! Best regards from Germany.

[@dentremover01]

Thank you for your comment and enjoying my repair video

[@syedhaider7121]

Your work looks like a mesmerizing master piece of William Shakspeare! liked your video as one of the the best tutorial on KZbin! Thanks for sharing.

[@dentremover01]

Great comment! Thank you so much!

[@thomasfaulkner2697]

A craftsman at work .👌

[@dentremover01]

Thank you

[@julesmatthews2178]

Absolutely amazing that Martin well done 🥳🥳

[@dentremover01]

Thanks Jules

[@paorarokino]

As always great content Martin I watch all your vids you are very good at what you do

[@dentremover01]

Amazing- thank you so much

[@cfldentrepair]

New subscriber, Martin! Don’t know how I missed out for so long. Excellent video production and repair, sir. See you at the Mobile Tech Expo 2025!

[@dentremover01]

Hey Brice! Thanks for subscribing I feel honoured! Your smashing it yourself with those mega repairs 🙌🏼 See you in a few months 🙏

[@markthompson9914]

So many videos I watch at X2 speed for various reasons, but I feel like I’ve only just started watching your alchemy and you’re done 🤯 Where do u Learn PDR ? and how long did it take u to become proficient ? I’ve done the pudding and spray technique, but this is on another level, u amaze me ✌️🇬🇧

[@dentremover01]

Thanks Mark ! There are a few trainers online which I’d say is the cheapest way to start. Rather than pay 5-8k for full on training Look at Learn PDR Online or Real World PDR training and get yourself an old panel, a bar and a reflection board and start practicing! I wish you all the best and thank you so much for enjoying my content 😊

[@markthompson9914]

@@dentremover01 Cheers chap 👍

[@decimal1815]

Amazing work and great video production

[@Shano1983]

Your an artist. Amazing work

[@johnspark8095]

Pure skill and magic.

[@Wargasm54]

Wow. Thats truly impressive. The patience and skill are off the charts. I would’ve smashed it with a sledgehammer after failing to fix it and then just bought a new panel 😂. I salute your craftsmanship and diligence. 🫡

[@haroldcrook4055]

Absolutely excellent!

[@dentremover01]

Thank you kindly!

[@Bmw533ia]

Well done mate. Regards from Norway. 👍

[@dentremover01]

Thanks Norway 🙌🏼

[@salvatoreesquilachi8352]

I congratulate you for your work and the tools, I don't know if you bought them or made them but they are great, also thank you for sharing your knowledge and techniques, thank you very much

[@NavdeepSingh-x8f]

Love these videos. So much learning. Thanks Martin 🫡👍

[@dentremover01]

Thank you Nav 🙌🏼

[@danizweifler6061]

question: how come, there are no scratches, no paint marks a.s.on in the whole damage area visible ? / I mean, that not a "simple" dent

[@catsmad48]

Your work is crazy good❤

[@saleemakhtar4108]

Brilliant job. I Like it very much.

[@dentremover01]

Thank you

[@kwon911]

You are an artist

[@faroukkhan6777]

Thanks Martin excellent repair, nice job, great video 👌

[@dentremover01]

Thank you

[@БорисПантелеев-п8ш]

Просто супер, золотые руки!

[@dentremover01]

Thank you so much

[@donerickson7305]

I have a small dent to repair in the same area as this one. Of course I don't have the tools but I will try. I started with suction cups. They helped some but do not stick well unless the surface is flat

[@ThisIsToolman]

Excellent camera work.

[@dentremover01]

Thank you so much

[@allanmaureenmacintyre4474]

First class video.

[@markkinney5030]

How long it take to do the hole repair? Man that looks great!You do good work that fender looked bad before not any more.

[@MrSpartanPaul]

Great job all around 👏

[@sailingyoumeandjosapea6770]

Like others have said art work 👏👏

[@dentremover01]

Thank you so much 😀