Paintless Dent Repair & Vehicle Wraps

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   Busy

   November 1, 2009 by Guest screenman

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   It has certainly been busy over here recently, day off today only the third one in 4 weeks, definately getting to old for all this graft. Hope everyone else is finding it the same, that is if you want it of course. No I am not the cheapest guy around either.

   

   Last reply by Guest, November 2, 2009
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   Custom PDR Tools

   October 29, 2009 by Guest mega08

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   Smith Paint & Body Custom Tools. Ive been doing pdr for 4 years now and making tools for 2 years. We can make tools in any size and available in carbon steel, steel alloy, stainless steel, and titanium. We can also coat tools in any colors or with custom designs or logos. All tools come with a written lifetime warranty if a tool ever breaks you can send it back for a new one free of charge. You can contact me at (940)232-3477 or brandonmega08@yahoo.com Brandon Smith.

   

   Last reply by Guest, October 29, 2009
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   Help: Best tools to remove large dent - Chevy S10 Fender

   October 19, 2009 by Guest megadent

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   Hi there, My 98 Chevy S10 was recently backed into, and while I do not expect it to look anywhere NEAR perfect, I would like to remove as much of this dent as possible using PDR tools and methods. Below are a couple pictures, I would like to remove the main dent that you see. There's a nasty dent and some pretty bad rust issues around the wheel wells, I'll grind down the fender and repair it separately, so you can ignore that. http://img137.imageshack.us/I/picture079b.jpg/ http://img18.imageshack.us/I/picture076i.jpg/ I'm not sure what PDR tools might be best for this - if any, so I appreciate any input or advice. David

   

   Last reply by Guest, October 23, 2009
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   Aerography (vinyl + print)

   October 14, 2009 by graphik

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   Last reply by graphik, October 14, 2009
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   PDR Invoice

   October 12, 2009 by Diablo's Tint

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   Hey guys, trying to move up, and get out of using the "works for all auto" invoices that you can get at office depot, and looking for one that is PDR/windshield repair only, do any of you guys have one in a format that would allow me to down load it and switch the names and logo out for my own? Thanks for all the help. Feel free to PM me if you would like. thanks again

   

   Last reply by Diablo's Tint, October 14, 2009
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   in need of some encouragement

   August 23, 2009 by Guest leonpdr2008

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   hello everyone,I hope everyone is ok and keeping busy.I'm just coming into my second year learning pdr and I am still finding it very hard.I'm doing good with the simple dents,but if I'm honest I still feel my repairs are not good enough I am practising everyday so as you can imagine I am getting a bit frustrated.I have days when I feel like giving up which I am told is not unusual,was it the same for any of you pro's ?.Any words of encouragement would be very welcome. Thanks in advance sprayerman

   

   Last reply by Guest, October 8, 2009
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   any uk members 1 2

   July 6, 2009 by Guest mairace

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   hi everyone. just joined up and am looking to get myself into pdr. this forum is good and is the only one about that is worth using by the what I have read so far is there any uk member on here that can help me out. have just got myself some panles to start practicing on and am now hunting for some low budget tools to get to grip with befor I go spending a foryune on a 1.5K kit. thanks ian

   

   Last reply by Guest, October 7, 2009
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   LINE BOARD

   September 25, 2009 by Guest sylvester

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   Hey , Have any of you PDR Techs used the line board and if so what do you think of it ?

   

   Last reply by Guest, October 3, 2009
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   NEVER GONNA GET IT!! :(

   September 8, 2009 by Guest alphatinter

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   How do you guys do such clean work? I feel like im never going to get the hang of this, I practice and practice on my hood stand, think im doing ok but I never get better,,, never 100% Any tips to try befor I give up?

   

   Last reply by Guest, September 25, 2009
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    Chevy shield :))

    September 18, 2009 by graphik

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    Last reply by Pyramids, September 18, 2009
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    Any Wrappers in England

    June 9, 2009 by Guest arch152

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    Hi All... is there subcontract fitters located in the Birmingham, England area that anyone knows of.. I run a specialist vehicle wrap company in the Midlands and we are in need of very good freelance fitters... P.M..me with any questions... Cheers Arch..

    

    Last reply by Guest, September 12, 2009
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    Australian PDR Training

    July 25, 2004 by jj

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    Anyone know where to get training in Oz other than Dent Wizard? Their course is 4 weeks long includes the tools and costs $16500

    

    Last reply by Guest, August 26, 2009
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    Any PDR Folks in Dallas ?

    July 3, 2009 by tint123

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    Got 3 dings in my car would like to get popped, let me know who might be interested.

    

    Last reply by Guest, August 11, 2009
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    Looking for work in MN

    July 14, 2009 by Guest 1quickturbosix

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    Howdy folks. I have about 2 years experience looking for a great company to get my foot in the door with here in the Twin Cities area. If you are someone or know somebody looking for help. IM YOUR GUY. Thanks alot!

    

    Last reply by Guest, July 14, 2009
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    Camo jeep

    July 7, 2009 by gz sign designs

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    Here's a jeep rubicon we camo'ed out. we used Avery MPI 1005 EZRS W/ DOL 1100 MATTE overlam.plus the killer camo cd. custy was very happy it exceeded his expectations. http://www.gzsigndesigns.com/gallery2/wraps/102_0569 http://www.gzsigndesigns.com/gallery2/wraps/102_0567 http://www.gzsigndesigns.com/gallery2/wraps/102_0570

    

    Last reply by Guest, July 8, 2009
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    2007 Suburban CreaseDent

    July 7, 2009 by Guest tint51

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    Anyone have experience with this year 2007 Suburban .. Have a dent trying to fix but I can't get access.. Location= Between fender well and gas filler hole.. Seems to be boxed.. Any suggestions!!??

    

    Last reply by Guest, July 7, 2009
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    TintDude rappers, hey is it possible to get a wrap made and sent?

    June 30, 2009 by The ///Man

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    Thinking if it's possible to get a wrap made for the tailgate of my truck and sent to me to install, or is it something that the vehicle has to be present to do? If it's possible to mail it, let's talk, I'd rather support a long time TintDude member than some schmuck I don't know.

    

    Last reply by Guest, July 2, 2009
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    JetSki Wrap

    May 31, 2009 by Iron Duck Designs

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    JetSki Wrap we just finished...harder than it looks....lol http://www.guardiangraphics.net/images/Sea...wrap_jetski.jpg

    

    Last reply by bjhilburn, June 7, 2009
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    Wraping a O7 Pontiac G5

    May 31, 2009 by Guest PontiacG5

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    Last reply by Guest, June 3, 2009
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    Training for PDR

    June 2, 2009 by toodark

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    Does anyone know of a good place to learn PDR in the Dnever are?

    

    Last reply by TINTZEUS, June 2, 2009
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    Bug Shield Wrap

    May 30, 2009 by Guest CrazyElvis

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    My daugher wanted to buy a new bug shield for her Bronco since the one on there was all faded and oxidized looking......so I suggested a wrap.......here is how it came out. She designed it......she just turned 16 http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9db09b3...3D550/ry%3D400/ http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9db09b3...3D550/ry%3D400/ http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9db09b3...3D550/ry%3D400/ http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9db09b3...x%3D60/ry%3D60/ here is her Bronco.....1996.....one of the last five to ever come off the line. http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9db29b3...3D550/ry%3D400/ http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9db29b3...3D550/ry%3D400/

    

    Last reply by alberts316, May 30, 2009
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    Update/Review on Daige Liquid Laminator

    May 24, 2009 by Guest CrazyElvis

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    I have to give a 10 out of 10 on this laminator. Really easy to use and the laminate stayed on perfect when wrapping my boat windshield......which if VERY curvy......used the heat gun on both the boat windshield and when just wrapping my daughters bug shield on her Bronco. Also I had the question about wether I'd be able to print and contour cut.....then laminate.....and then be able to weed.......instead of printing them laminating and then sending it back in to contour cut. I tested it and was able to print then contour cut........put the prints thru the laminator ....wait for it to dry (about 30 minutes).....and then was able to weed with no problem. I didn't have to…

    

    Last reply by Guest, May 26, 2009
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    Heat Gun Setting

    May 22, 2009 by Guest CrazyElvis

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    Ok.....got my 3M wrap material in and my first projects are going to be wrapping my boat windshield (2001 Triton TR21 Bass Boat) ......very curvy. Second project is to do wrap my daughters bug shield on her 96 Bronco. Figure I'll tackle that one first as its a little less complex than the boat windshield. I bought a digital heat gun at Lowes but I'm not sure what temp setting to put in on to heat the vinyl when going around curves or complex areas. I think it goes from 450 to 1350 degrees........I figure 1350 will melt it and I'm not sure if 450 is adequate. Thanks for any help!!!

    

    Last reply by Guest, May 26, 2009
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    views on reflector boards

    February 7, 2009 by Guest leonpdr2008

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    There are so many to choose from not sure the best sort of pattern or colour to try bearing in mind I'm still learning.

    

    Last reply by Guest, May 18, 2009
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    horizontal crease problems

    March 28, 2009 by Guest leonpdr2008

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    Hello,hope everyone is good.I'm having trouble with horizontal creases in my practice door.Doing good with dents and vertical creases then when I turn the light/board 90degrees to work a horizontal repair I'm finding it very hard,is this just another part of the learning process ?is there any thing I can do to make it easier PLEASE HELP!!!.

    

    Last reply by Guest, May 18, 2009
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    Laminating / Weeding Question

    May 16, 2009 by Guest CrazyElvis

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    I know this is probably a stupid question.....but say I'm running a job of 100 printed oval decals ....say 3" x 8" oval......contour cut around the oval. I then pull the print thru my new Daige Liquid Laminator......Once it dries I'm not going to be able to weed where the cuts are ....right?? ......because there is going to be a solid surface of laminate on the sheet...... which means I'm going to have to print....laminate....then send it back to contour cut?? or...... can I print, weed & then laminate?? ......but I'm guessing I'd have the same problem of there being a solid surface of lamiate covering the whole sheet. Thanks for any advice & help

    

    Last reply by gz sign designs, May 18, 2009
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    Frozen semi wrap 1 2

    May 11, 2009 by gz sign designs

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    we just got done wrapping this semi for a snow removal company. it was easier than most vehicles.the fenders were in one piece,the rest of the truck was in sections.we use AVERY EZ RS w/DOL 1005 overlam.no need for primer 94 the stuff sticks great in all contours. http://www.gzsigndesigns.com/gallery2/moto...ivinyl/102_0411 http://www.gzsigndesigns.com/gallery2/moto...ivinyl/102_0413 http://www.gzsigndesigns.com/gallery2/moto...ivinyl/102_0412

    

    Last reply by gz sign designs, May 15, 2009
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    Partial DARE Car Wrap 1 2

    April 21, 2009 by Iron Duck Designs

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    Just finished this last week... http://www.guardiangraphics.net/images/LebanonDareFront.jpg http://www.guardiangraphics.net/images/LebanonDareSide.jpg

    

    Last reply by Guest, May 11, 2009
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    New Here and a Few Questions

    May 6, 2009 by Guest CrazyElvis

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    Man have I been looking for something like this site........been doing signs since 1995 but recently got bored with generic stuff and branching into new territory. I have done a few perforated window wraps and having fun with that. I my get into some wrapping on vehicles .....maybe. I only have a Roland VP 300 so I'm not in the leauge with the big boys with the big toys machine wise. One thing I want to do is start to wrap boat windshields......like on bass boats. They are pretty curvy to say the least...... What is a good material to print on and use for really curvy surfaces?? I've read on here the Oracal 3951. I like Oracal vinyls and when printing standard oval a…

    

    Last reply by Guest, May 6, 2009
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    Hail Chaser

    May 4, 2009 by Guest alignadent

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    Hi my name is Troy, Iam looking for someone to chase hail with , I have 8 years PDR exexperience and 18 years autobody experience good at sales, would start out as a R & I guy to start please reply by email, to discuss further options. alignadent@gmail.com Thank You

    

    Last reply by Guest, May 4, 2009
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    Glue Sticks

    February 6, 2009 by Guest GPF13

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    As above really, Can anyone recommend a glue stick that works well in the cold? Have been using the wurth ones but they are not very good when the panel is cold or your working in the cold. I understand you guys in the US have different temp sticks that are available, which do you use & where can we get them from in the UK? Thanks.

    

    Last reply by Guest, April 30, 2009
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    new to pdr

    April 8, 2009 by Guest robdgaf

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    whats up everyone.. the car dealership I work for sent me to a class for a week out in san diego. I learned the basics and got all my tools expect for a glue puller. how offten do non hail guys use a glue puller anyways? any tips for me to get started? thanks

    

    Last reply by Guest, April 29, 2009
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    Lookin for a snow camo wrap

    November 4, 2008 by alberts316

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    95 Toyota 4runner. I am looking to wrap my 4runner in a snow camo pattern. Can I please get some estimates PM to me. I am not sure exactly how many sq ft I need.

    

    Last reply by orangeb, April 22, 2009
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    want to wrap a c4 ZR1

    April 18, 2009 by Guest xxxscimitarxxx

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    Im not a tinter or a wrapper....just an interested end user in UK with my car but want to do the design my self out of interest how do you go about it.....where what can I read....software etc

    

    Last reply by Guest, April 18, 2009
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    Nead idea

    April 2, 2009 by GLASSPROTECT

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    Anybody has his van wrapped ??. Need design for automotive windowfilm and PPF for my old van to make it into advertisment van. Thanks Ronald

    

    Last reply by Iron Duck Designs, April 9, 2009
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    Has anyone tried this PDR kit?

    April 2, 2009 by Guest ericdude

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    LT820 PDR Kit The two rods are 5/8 and 1/2 which are at the upper end of the diameter range of the tools in the $1300 kits. The tips can be reoriented via some tightening screws and it includes a roller ball tip. Is this any good? I can't afford the $1300 kits. I do my own mechanical repairs so I figure I should be able to learn this (or at least try).

    

    Last reply by Guest, April 2, 2009
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    wrap a shotgun 1 2

    March 31, 2009 by blade

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    got the kit from camuclad/camu4u it wasn't difficult at all to do. I thought it'd be a pain in the azz

    

    Last reply by micro-edge, April 1, 2009
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    Full motorcycle wrap

    March 29, 2009 by gz sign designs

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    We just go done doing a full motorcycle wrap. It's that season around here. All pthe parts were wrapped in one peice no seams incuding the tank.

    

    Last reply by TINTZEUS, March 30, 2009
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    my attachments disapeared

    March 29, 2009 by gz sign designs

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    I don't know what happened to the attachment for my previuos post

    

    Last reply by TintDude, March 30, 2009
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    add pdr

    March 11, 2009 by Guest richz71

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    man I have been doing tint for a long time and doing pdr with tint was a great way to fill in the slow times on tint. I make a lot more on tint but if its slow I can always husel up some pdr work to fill in the gaps and pdr is not as hard as everyone makes it out to be.

    

    Last reply by Guest, March 17, 2009