Paintless Dent Repair Guide 5

Question 1

What is 'oil canning' in the context of PDR?

Accepted Answer

An unstable area that flexes in and out under pressure

Answer

Lubricating the rods

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Adding glue to a panel

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A polishing technique

Question 2

Which dent characteristic generally makes PDR more affordable?

Accepted Answer

Small size and shallow depth

Answer

Cracked paint

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Location on a sharp body line

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Damage to multiple panels

Question 3

Why do PDR technicians remove interior panels or trim during some repairs?

Accepted Answer

To gain rod access to the back of the dented panel

Answer

To repaint them

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To clean the carpet

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To replace the battery

Question 4

What is the role of tension when reading and pushing a dent?

Accepted Answer

It indicates where the metal is locked and where to release pressure

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It measures paint gloss

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It sets the glue temperature

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It has no effect on repair

Question 5

Which is a realistic limitation of PDR?

Accepted Answer

Very large or sharply creased dents may not fully restore

Answer

It can fix any size dent regardless of paint condition

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It always requires repainting afterward

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It works only on glass

Question 6

How does PDR typically affect a vehicle's resale value compared to repainting?

Accepted Answer

It helps retain value by keeping original paint

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It lowers value by adding filler

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It has no relation to value

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It voids the title

Question 7

What skill is most essential for a successful PDR technician?

Accepted Answer

Precise hand control and the ability to read reflections

Answer

Mixing paint colors

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Welding heavy frames

Answer

Tire balancing