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Technician using specialized tools to perform paintless dent repair on a vehicle panel
// Automotive Skilled Trades

Paintless Dent Repair

Master the art of removing dents without repainting.

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// Program Overview

What This Program Covers

Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) is a highly specialized technique used to remove minor dents, dings, and hail damage from a vehicle's body without affecting the original factory finish.

Our PDR training is powered by the curriculum and decades of experience of The Ding King Training Institute. Students learn to assess damage, access the dent from behind the panel, and skillfully massage the metal back to its original form.

What You'll Learn

Dent analysis and damage assessment
Tool selection and proper access techniques
Metal manipulation and massaging fundamentals
Glue pulling techniques
Body line and crown repair
Hail damage repair methods
// Hands-On Training

Students work on real vehicle panels with industry-standard PDR tools, building muscle memory through repetitive, supervised practice on dents of increasing complexity.

Training Topics

01PDR fundamentals
02Tool anatomy and care
03Behind-the-panel access
04Lighting and reflection boards
05Glue pulling systems
06Hail repair workflows
07Customer estimating

Career Pathways

1Mobile PDR technician
2Hail storm response teams
3Dealership recon departments
4Independent PDR business owner
// Practical Results

Student Work: Before & After

Here is the standard of finish you learn to produce. Every technique is practiced repeatedly until you can deliver clean, undetectable results.

Quarter Panel & Door Crease PDR before and after
100% Factory Paint Preserved

Quarter Panel & Door Crease PDR

Precision metal manipulation using specialized PDR reflection boards and rods, fully restoring the panel contour with zero body filler or repainting.

Severe Hail Damage Restoration before and after
Insurance-Grade Hail Repair

Severe Hail Damage Restoration

Multiple high-impact hail dents across roof and hood panels completely massaged out to factory reflection with precision tooling.

// Who This Program Is For

Is This Right For You?

Career changers seeking a high-demand specialty
Automotive professionals adding a premium skill
Entrepreneurs building a mobile service business
// Location Availability

Where You Can Train

Costa Mesa, CA
Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM PT
Dallas–Fort Worth (Southlake, TX)
Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM CT
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Ready To Learn Paintless Dent Repair?

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// FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need prior automotive experience to take PDR training?

No prior experience is required. Our curriculum begins with fundamentals and progresses through supervised hands-on practice.

Is PDR training powered by The Ding King?

Yes. Our automotive Paintless Dent Repair curriculum is powered by the experience and curriculum of The Ding King Training Institute.

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