Paintless Dent Repair Tools 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a PDR slide hammer with glue tabs?

Accepted Answer

To pull dents outward when there is no rear access

Answer

To sand down high spots

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To repaint the repaired area

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To heat the panel before pushing

Question 2

Which tool is used to gently tap down small high spots left after pushing a dent?

Accepted Answer

Blending hammer (knockdown) with a tap-down tip

Answer

Angle grinder

Answer

Heat gun

Answer

Glue gun

Question 3

A PDR reflection board (line board) is mainly used to do what?

Accepted Answer

Read the dent's depth and shape through light reflection

Answer

Apply adhesive evenly

Answer

Cool the panel quickly

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Measure paint thickness

Question 4

Why are interchangeable rod tips important in a PDR rod set?

Accepted Answer

Different tip shapes match different dent contours and access points

Answer

They make rods lighter

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They prevent rust on the rod

Answer

They are only decorative

Question 5

What does a PDR tap-down pen typically have on its tip?

Accepted Answer

A hardened nylon or plastic point to avoid marring paint

Answer

A steel spike

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A sandpaper pad

Answer

A magnet

Question 6

Which tool helps a technician access a dent inside a door panel?

Accepted Answer

A long thin door rod or whale tail

Answer

A bench vise

Answer

A floor jack

Answer

A torque wrench

Question 7

What is the function of a wedge or air bladder in PDR work?

Accepted Answer

To create a small gap for inserting tools without damaging panels

Answer

To inflate tires

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To clean glue residue

Answer

To polish the paint