Paintless Dent Repair Academy:
Conveniently based in the heart of Springfield MO, Paintless Dent Repair Academy provides dedicated Paintless Dent Removal (PDR) courses at locations throughout the U.S. We offer 10-day training programs for beginning students, and 5-day courses for experienced automotive technicians. Our training is conducted either one-on-one, or in a small group, with additional instructors on-site to ensure you have plenty of personal instruction.
Paintless Dent Repair / Removal (PDR) Training Courses:
- 10-day course for beginning students
- 5-day course for experienced automotive technicians
Course Modules / Topics include:
- Access of All Panels
- Basic Door Ding and Dent Removal
- Bodyline Dents
- Compound Curved Dents, Smiles, Ridges and Lip Bend Damage
- Crease Repair – Vertical and Horizontal
- Dent Reading Perfected
- Double Skinned Areas
- Fog Boards – Hard Line and Fog Line Reading Techniques
- Glue Pulling
- Hail Damage
- Heating of Paint for Greater Flexibility
- Identifying High’s and Low’s – Proper Tapping Process
- Larger Deeper Dents
- Non-Drill Options
- PDR Tool Usage
- Safety Maneuvering Around Air Bags
- Stretched Metal Dents
- Techniques for Working Aluminum
- Wet Sanding and Texturing for Orange Peel Painted Surfaces
- Working on Side Panels – Crash Bars and Side Impact Bracing
- Working On Top Panels – Under Braces on Hoods, Roofs and Deck Lids
Advanced PDR Training Technician:
We offer advanced training for veteran technicians and all previous graduates of our program are invited. Our team of instructors will provide an analysis of your current skill level and determine what your strengths and weaknesses are.