Day 1: Introduction to PDR and Basic Techniques

• Morning Session:

• • Welcome and Course Overview

• • Introduction to Your Tools: Overview of essential PDR tools, their functions, and proper usage

• • Understanding Vehicle Panels and Basic Techniques

• Afternoon Session:

• • Hands-on Practice:

• • • Finding the Tip of Your Rod: Techniques for accurately locating and utilizing the tip of the rod for effective dent removal
    • Tool Usage and Basic Pushing Techniques
    • Practice on Test Panels
  • Hands-on Training:
    • Familiarization with tools and equipment
    • Basic dent pushing exercises on test panels
• Review and Q&A

Day 2: Advanced PDR Techniques, Dime-Sized Dent Removal, and Approaching Sharp Dents and Creases

• Morning Session:

• • Advanced Tool Techniques

• • Advanced Dent Removal Techniques

• • Approaching Sharp Dents and Creases: Techniques for handling and removing sharp dents and creases effectively

• Afternoon Session:

• • Hands-on Practice:

• • • Dime-Sized Dent Removal: Continued practice on dime-sized dents
    • Working with Advanced Tools on Panels
    • Applying Techniques to Sharp Dents and Creases
  • Hands-on Training:
    • Practice on sharp dents and creases
    • Using advanced tools and techniques for challenging repairs
    • Real-World Scenarios with Instructor Supervision
• Review and Q&A

Day 3: Dime-Sized Dent Removal, Heat Induction Techniques, and Real-World Scenarios

• Morning Session:

• • Dime-Sized Dent Removal

• • Working with Different Materials

• • Heat Induction Techniques:

• • • Introduction to Heat Induction Methods
    • Using Heat for Dent Removal
    • Practical Application on Panels
• Afternoon Session:

• • Hands-on Practice:

• • • Dime-Sized Dent Removal: Continued practice on dime-sized dents
    • Detailed Practice with Heat Induction Techniques
    • Practice on Real-World Scenario Panels
• Late Afternoon Session:

• • Simulated Customer Interaction:

• • • Role-playing customer consultations and service
    • Handling customer complaints and providing solutions
• Review and Q&A

Day 4: Glue Pulling Techniques, Buffing Techniques, Dime-Sized Dent Removal, and Pricing

• Morning Session:

• • Glue Pulling Techniques:

• • • Introduction to Glue Pulling Methods
    • Choosing the Right Tabs and Adhesives
    • Practical Application and Troubleshooting

• • Buffing Techniques:

• • • Introduction to Buffing Methods
    • Techniques for Polishing and Finishing
    • Practical Application
• Afternoon Session:

• • Hands-on Practice:

• • • Dime-Sized Dent Removal: Continued practice on dime-sized dents
    • Glue Pulling on Test Panels
    • Removing High Spots and Final Touches
    • Buffing and Polishing Practice
• Late Afternoon Session:

• • Writing Up Cars Using Apps and Computer Programs:

• • • Introduction to the latest apps and computer programs for estimating repairs
    • Training on pricing per panel and hail damage
    • Practical exercises on writing up estimates using software
• Review and Q&A

Day 5: Final Projects, Final Test, Certification, and Graduation

• Morning Session:

• • Hands-on Final Projects:

• • • Dime-Sized Dent Removal: Continued practice on dime-sized dents
    • Independent Work on Final PDR Projects
    • Project Finishing Touches
    • Final Inspections and Instructor Evaluation
• Afternoon Session:

• • Final Test:

• • • Students must complete removing a dime-sized dent without any help or instruction
    • Evaluation of techniques and results
  • Late Afternoon Session:

• • • Graduation Ceremony

• • • Final Q&A and Farewell