
Practice on real panels at scrap yards, auto salvage yards, or body shops to master metal movement, how tools react, and repair control before touching a customer's car.
Outline tools for paintless dent repair: glue pulling kit with adhesives, tabs, and mini lifters; lighting systems; finishing tools like knockdowns and blending hammers, emphasizing grip, control, and precision.
Learn to read reflections to identify high spots and crowns, gain proper access, use glue pulling when needed, choose tabs and glue carefully, and master knockdown for a perfect finish.
Read reflections to spot high spots and crowns under light, gain proper access, and use glue pulling when the back is unreachable; select tabs and glue carefully, then master knockdown.
Learn to read your progress in paintless dent repair by analyzing light reflections after each pull or tap, checking from multiple angles, and tracking improvement with before and after photos.
Master dent correction with the knockdown and slap hammer by maintaining a 90-degree angle, lifting after every tap, and adjusting hits to read the panel and build control.
Learn paintless dent repair with glue pulling on a hood dent. Prep with alcohol, apply glue tabs, and use knockdowns to level the metal.
Pave your path as a PDR technician by mastering client communication, transparent pricing, travel versus shop work, and continuous learning to build a sustainable, respected business.
In this PDR DIY Glue Pulling Course, you’ll discover one of the most effective and accessible techniques in Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) — the glue pulling method.
This course is designed for beginners, car enthusiasts, and aspiring PDR technicians who want to learn step-by-step how to remove dents safely, efficiently, and professionally.
You’ll learn how to analyze dents, choose the right tools and tabs, and perform the complete glue pulling process — from surface preparation to pulling and blending. You’ll also understand how to avoid common mistakes, fix over-pulls, and achieve clean, factory-level results.
The course includes hands-on demonstrations filmed using Meta smart glasses, giving you a technician’s point of view — so you can clearly see every move, angle, and reflection as if you were doing the repair yourself.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to confidently repair small to medium dents on your own vehicle — or start your journey toward becoming a professional PDR technician.
What you’ll learn
What Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) is and how glue pulling works
How to use and set up the essential glue pulling tools
The step-by-step glue pulling process
How to identify and fix common repair mistakes
Techniques to blend and finish dents for a clean, professional look
Who this course is for
Beginners interested in car repair and detailing
Car enthusiasts who want to fix their own dents
Auto body professionals looking to add PDR skills
Anyone seeking a practical, in-demand trade skill