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1 Week PDR Starter Course ( Training on Hoods or Body Parts)
The course curriculum for this program is physically demanding and packed with proper foundation building exercises to teach you the basics of PDR in the shortest amount of time possible. Students graduating from this course should expect to continue practicing their newly learned skills until they achieve the speed and proficiency desired. The objective of our PDR 1 week course is to provide intensive instruction to an individual who has the goal to continue their skills at home or on-the-job upon graduation. Graduates will have the basic knowledge to properly access and remove a variety of damage. Remember, "Practice makes perfect" so be sure to continue practicing your newly learned skills after class as this is a starter course.
School Curriculum for our 1 Week PDR Programs:
Please note:
In our 1 week PDR course, you'll develop your skills with supervision on hoods or car body parts. If students are above average and meet the requirement modules for 1 week pdr early they will be advanced into our 2 week program. We will customize to your skill level- instructor discretion
Introduction to PDR and explanation of different styles of dents
Orientation and demonstration of processes
Explanation of damage theory and description of metal characteristics
How to properly read the light
Tool location exercises on practice panels
High point recognition and techniques for removing them with hammer and tap down
Removal of small lows
Begin to remove dime to quarter size dents on practice panels both under braces and in the open
Begin to remove deeper and larger sized dents
Techniques for removing creased dents, body line damage, pressure dents and hail
Review all access points for all panels of the vehicle (troubleshooting) if applicable- instructors discretion
Work on various panels of vehicles on a variety of different type of dents if applicable- instructors discretion
Continue hands-on for access with emphasis on side panels if applicable- instructors discretion
Proper tool selection
Access lessons if applicable-instructors discretion
Finishing techniques and color sanding
Double metal and ways to access damage in these areas
Estimating, advertising, marketing and techniques for building a dealer and retail business
Hail Chasers Pricing and Estimating Guide
2 Week PDR Course (Training on Actual Cars)
This course is highly recommended by our staff designed for individuals who have the extra time to develop their newly learned skills with additional supervision of their instructor on cars. Benefits of this program include increased speed, confidence and overall proficiency. In our 2 week PDR course, you'll continue to develop your skills with the supervision on cars. This course is extremely beneficial for any individual who wants to excell with accessing and troubleshooting while spending quality time on cars with your instructor.The objective of this course is to provide an on-going lesson plan which will assist in the reduction of time needed to practice when you get home. While it doesn't eliminate the need to practice, it will shorten your learning curve dramatically. The main benefit on these programs is the length of time you get to spend repairing metal side by side with your instructor on cars.
School Curriculum for our 2 Week PDR Programs:
Very in depth car class. Includes all panels
Continue perfecting your primary and secondary on cars
Continue to work on access and tool selection
small Body line damage
Hail dents
Color sanding & polishing techniques
Performing repairs outside & discussion
Cross checking techniques
Increase knowledge while working on vehicles inside and outside
Much,much more!
Advanced Training
If you've already been to paintless dent repair school and are looking to advance your skills for repairing severe creases, deep body line damage, badly stretched metal or severe hail damage, Dent-Trix is offering professional training with our most advanced Instructor.
PDR school topics covered in our Advanced PDR Training Program are:
We recommend making a list of the repairs you would like to attempt. Notify us. Bring your list to class .We will do our best to accommodate your needs.A few examples of requests are offered below.
Large Dents
Body line Damage
Sharp Dings
Stretched Dents
Severe Hail
Vertical and Horizontal Creases
Accuracy Techniques
Methods for Improving Speed & Quality
Upgrading your tools or equipment
Student Support
Support is our specialty. This is a must for all. All Dent-Trix students are personally given their instructors cell phone and email. We want to be there with your success and failures. We are a long term company and understand you need us to help you get through your learning curves. We have a very high student success rate and will not accept anything less than the highest level of support available on the planet. Read our FAQ's
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