When your Customer Says “Just make it LOOK BETTER”

[@fraidykat]

$300-500 is what I'd pay for that work... I had a similar dent and a van pulled up to me in a Home Depot parking lot where a guy said he could do it for $200, he had all of his tools with him. I said yes and watched him take out my dent to about 98% in about 15 minutes. Worth ever second, yes I tipped him.

[@michaelwurst7165]

Mad respect to your skills. Seeing what you just did shows you take pride in what you do.

[@DentBaron]

Thank you sir

[@justinl9077]

Dent Baron drives a white Ram Promaster City and is working on its big brother, white Ram 1500.

[@scottscott4067]

Should include a before and after still shot at the end. Looks good

[@DentBaron]

Started raining on me. So I couldn’t get the finished video. I almost did not post this video due to that being the case.

[@scottscott4067]

@@DentBaron still a good video just the first one I watched of yours.

[@nathanhale7444]

The paper thin sheet metal newer vehicles are made of us alot easier to manipulate. This would likely be impossible on a 70s or older vehicle.

[@CaneloBowWow]

It takes a magician and an artist to complete this type of repair. Thanks for the video sir.

[@DentBaron]

👍

[@DZ32100]

Let me tell you that tension rod is a lifesaver

[@edmiera3583]

This man is a artist

[@tedrowland8672]

I ALWAYS make it look a lot better than it did coming off the showroom...that's why my services are in high demand

[@idessaoutlaw]

WHISKEY DRINKIN' WOMAN REPAIR 🥃😎👌

[@JPVolvo]

You pdr guys do some amazing work imo

[@DentBaron]

Thank you we appreciate that

[@eddiespagetti8395]

Beautiful. This is perfect work. Damm near.

[@DentBaron]

Thanks! 👍

[@robertdouglas3456]

Awesome job! 🤩🤩

[@SeanPat1001]

In the old days, the workers would do their best to pull the metal out and then fill in with lead. Later, they used some sort of filler that was not metal, hence lighter. It would make the body part look better, but would compromise its ability to absorb force in a collision. This work is really first class.

[@Shornandkenny]

Actually, they still do it like that minus the lead unless it's minor enough to do paintless lol. Lead didn't hold up better in a collision, sorry. Lead is softer than bondo

[@SeanPat1001]

@@Shornandkenny I was a little vague there. Neither lead nor Bondo will restore the full strength of the metal. Some advantages of Bondo are that is lighter, easier to work with, and not a heavy metal poison. However, I have seen repairs done with Bondo sag after several years.

[@charlierenfro2450]

That is a skill great job I wonder how long that took to do and what cost to customer ? I think I'm in the wrong trade the cost of supplies can't be too much compared to other trades

[@DentBaron]

About 110 minutes to repair to customer’s satisfaction. Customer paid approximately $600

[@charlierenfro2450]

@@DentBaron Wow 300.00 per hour and no expense on your part for supplies I think I better get out of the Commercial Upholstering business lol ! Again great work u do !

[@stevenutepass7671]

@@charlierenfro2450 Maybe you should just get out of business thinking no "supplies", looks like bunch of investment for tools in supplies, mobile so fuel cost supplies, torch gas supplies, whatever the sticky stuff is supplies then this guy is like a surgeon doing in skill. Other comment from dent man superb in customer satisfaction and needs or wants, he doesn't know circumstances behind dent or needs to know, just make customer satisfied. Bet the customer made the wife very happy afterwards and she did him, 😂 Don't worry darling, dent will get taken care of, she did him!

[@wetlifesports]

Amazing work but is seems the time required would make it cost prohibitive?

[@DentBaron]

It all depends on the customer

[@abdullah8359]

What glue did you use? The glue I got that came with my dent removal tools doesn't hold and pulls off with the slightest bit of pressure. Great job btw, really enjoyed watching your video

[@DentBaron]

Tabweld and Anson black glue. Key is to clean panel with alcohol and heat up to remove moisture so the glue sticks. Don’t let the glue sit too long bc it becomes brittle and just breaks

[@abdullah8359]

@@DentBaron thank you. I was wondering if it's cold glue you use? The stuff I got with mine was a heat gun and glue sticks

[@lawrencelitterini4973]

Well honed at your trade brother. God bless🇺🇸

[@DentBaron]

Thank you sir

[@jameschristian8117]

Yo bro i only wish u was i my area to do my truck.. great job bro..👍👍👍👍🇫🇰

[@sammyday3341]

The guy is a magician!

[@BobbySMiles]

How does the paint stay on the vehicle during this ? There's obviously a lot of pulling pressure to bend the steel back into spec .

[@DentBaron]

Manufacturer’s bake the paint on at high temperature in the factory, The chemical make up of the paint, the process of applying each coat of paint? I’m not 100% certain. I know some manufacturers have a higher quality of paint than others. For example BMW clear is designed to be scratch resistant while mopar tends to crack paint easily due to the sealer being too thick under the paint.

[@lancegouvan1653]

Great work

[@realityhurts8697]

Paints today unlike the enamel of the past is eurathane ie plastic base chemical, the torch hes using also warms the area being pulled and the paint is warm therefore flexible

[@coolchange1970]

Only way to make a Dodge look better is to put a “For Sale” sign in the window 🤣 Just Kidding Mopar People

[@DentBaron]

😂😂😂

[@briandentguy3403]

Is that a keco tension rod? Looks great!

[@DentBaron]

Yes it is. First time using it as well. I used it again on a different repair and it works better than I thought it would.

[@ALCRAN2010]

@@DentBaron do you have videos where you explain the tools and methods? I once met a man who traveled with the hail storms doing hail damage work. He said it was great money.

[@regthebackyardjackofalltrades]

In NYC in the 1980’s the Gypsies would want to fix the dents in my car by drilling holes in the dents and using a Slap-hammer. I never did it because I saw the repairs done to my friends and people in my neighborhoods cars and the repairs were far from perfect. I lived with the dents on my car because I couldn’t afford a real Autobody shop. This I would try on my old car,

[@simoneales2568]

Great skills 👌 👏

[@monellonapierala1912]

Good Job nice Work 👍

[@DentBaron]

Thanks ✌

[@terrybrown3224]

Great job!

[@DentBaron]

Thanks!

[@jasonkennedy1670]

the skillz to pay the billz

[@jamesziegler2763]

wow..very quick work

[@thecommodoredecker]

Didnt even show the finished product?

[@DentBaron]

I wanted to, but it started raining on me. And I almost didn’t post the video because of that.

[@MerchantNation]

What da fk...is that sticky compound. Got that kung fu grip

[@DentBaron]

Hot glue

[@MerchantNation]

@@DentBaron you must buy your hot glue from a diff planet...you got a brand?

[@DentBaron]

Tabweld www.blackplaguepdr.com/products/tabweld-the-worlds-best-pdr-specific-adhesive-1

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

This is quite possibly the easiest part to replace. Just get a whole new box side lol.

[@DentBaron]

Guy didn’t want that. I told him to replace the panel at a body shop.

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

@@DentBaron Really? A used one is pretty cheap and would have been way better after it's buffed a little. Seems like a lot of work here for it to still look kind of crappy (I'm not knocking your work) but you can only do so much with that with diminished returns.

[@DentBaron]

@@evictioncarpentry2628 I understand, but the customer said no to filing a claim and body shopping it. He said “my wife would lose her license”. I’m not in the business to argue or tell a customer what to do. I can make suggestions and what I feel is best for the vehicle and customer. I can ask what they want and their expectations. Then try to develop a repair plan that fits there needs and is beneficial both parties. It’s business It’s about meeting your customers expectations.

[@brianjschumer]

@@DentBaron Well said, That's what customer wanted..and it did look better.

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

@@DentBaron I never once said anything about filing a claim lol. I said get a used part and go to a shop to get it installed or do it yourself because it's easy. I can't imagine that costs much more then what you charged out of pocket.

[@stopcommunism9224]

Could give me the same tool kit and I'd burn my hands and make more dents. Love watching such skill! Curious how long it was?

[@DentBaron]

110 minutes

[@stopcommunism9224]

Oh so I was way off...i'd guessed 2.5-3hrs lol. Thanks for replying man and best wishes to ya!

[@DentBaron]

Thanks

[@stewartevans9753]

It definitely looks better 😊

[@DentBaron]

Yes indeed.

[@datravels]

Travel to Texas? Nice work.

[@DentBaron]

For hail repairs

[@bobbyknox9258]

Wheres the end result!!? So wanted to see before and after

[@DentBaron]

It’s satire. Customers who ask if you can make it look better… it’s a commons question asked and on this one I told the customer to replace the panel he said no. And asked to make it look better. Well…

[@bobbyknox9258]

@@DentBaron yeah I knew it wouldn't be perfect without sanding and filling. Still wanted to see the result. It looked pretty good 👍

[@DentBaron]

Didn’t even get to finish the end filming due to rain. It is what it is.

[@bobbyknox9258]

@@DentBaron fair enough bud. Your very good at what you do

[@David-wn9qo]

What’s the name of the song?

[@DentBaron]

Timelapse- Phello

[@LSXMILLER]

A Suction cup Would have save you more then half time I don't know why All other PDR techs don't use them 🤔 I do and they save time on some jobs glue pulling takes alot of time Just use Suction cups like Cold glue pulls 😉

[@DentBaron]

I’ll have to try that next time…🤔

[@n33df00ds]

I know an easier way at it. Show the dent a picture of chuck norris. BAM.

[@DentBaron]

👍

[@johnnyhenderson985]

I'm assuming the heat makes paint pliable

[@DentBaron]

Correct. Also to help the glue adhere to the paint…Removes moisture from the panel.

[@wolfgangcx4153]

Happy tool noises!!!

[@nicolaslammons431]

I'm giving you a Call after this for one on my sports car seeing as I know what neighborhood this was in lol

[@RufusTBiscuits]

Awesome!!

[@mluc1111]

How much$ something like that?

[@donduckensen441]

It’s an art form 4 sure .

[@markflanagan6653]

Nice job bro

[@frankrizzo3922]

Wonder what was charged to the customer afterwards? It looked like he did work it for a good while... wasn't no 15 min fix .......

[@ALCRAN2010]

He mentioned nearly 2 hours but a cost of $600 buckaroos. Not bad on the business side!

[@gaytrijamwall6980]

Excellent

[@MarkCarr331]

Pretty Snazzy system he using

[@DentBaron]

Thanks!!

[@jamesireland6606]

Can you make it look better,or how about the hail dents just get the big ones, another one dry ice works to get those out. Ex pdr guy heard it a million times

[@DentBaron]

The big ones for hail trip me out when I hear that

[@JappaKneads]

Makes you wanna do this kinda work...

[@jeffmiller3150]

Don't worry about that! It'll soon be completely rotted out in that area!!🤷

[@DentBaron]

🤷‍♂️

[@skeetermcswagger0U812]

I didn't see a completed project......

[@roddas26]

Exactly what I was thinking. Had to watch the end again to make sure I hadn't blinked or something?

[@DentBaron]

It’s satire. Customers who ask if you can make it look better… it’s a commons question asked and on this one I told the customer to replace the panel he said no. And asked to make it look better. Well…

[@buckkuhlmann3461]

I could've pulled that out with a suction cup puller

[@DentBaron]

You’re amazing

[@michaelshay5594]

Nice. 👍

[@DentBaron]

Thanks 👍

[@coffman06]

Just wish you would speed up the film a little faster.

[@DentBaron]

Noted. Next video I’ll condense down

[@ralphjohnson5592]

Wish you could get dent out of 13 dart fender for my son

[@DentBaron]

What town are you in?

[@ralphjohnson5592]

Huntsville Ala, think the dent has oil canned if you know that term

[@fafdus]

You could have gotten most of that out with a plunger

[@DentBaron]

I know but I wanted to make a video so I could get comments from people like you to tell me that.

[@fafdus]

@@DentBaron lol

[@ryanbarr2977]

I would've just left it the way it was I mean its a truck for gods sake its supposed to have character dents from use over time. These prissy a#$ dudes and there trucks these days give me a break.

[@DentBaron]

I feel ya

[@prennrecaj2957]

Great job for all that u get at least a like and subscribe from me

[@DentBaron]

Thank you!!

[@johnwade1095]

Witchcraft!

[@DentBaron]

Yep!

[@mmerca]

Make it make it what?

[@staycalm.]

I know you make money off of this but it is crazy how adent can bother people enough to spend hundreds if not thousands of there income hell most people would be lucky to be able to afford cost of living

[@DentBaron]

I get it. That’s why most people use their insurance to pay for such repairs. This guy however didn’t.

[@staycalm.]

@@DentBaron i never knew that thanks for teaching me and goodjob you appear pretty talented at it

[@derickmason5506]

So....he still isn't really on top of the game??? Sorry brother but my 19 yr old son can run circles around you!!

[@DentBaron]

Respect to your son. I’m sure you’re very proud of him. Sounds like he has a great career ahead of him.

[@rainncornish5797]

now u come bring it to me to be repainted an detailed.

[@razaqureshi5538]

Hy bro i am in Pakistan i seek a lot of work to watch your videos i also same doing this work in Pakistan if you contact me so i can sent you a videos PDR danting amzing work and 16 year experience in this worka

[@DentBaron]

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