Paintless Dent Repair Tools 5

Question 1

What should a technician do with PDR rod tips between jobs to maintain them?

Accepted Answer

Keep them clean and free of debris to avoid marring

Answer

Leave glue on them

Answer

Bend them slightly

Answer

Soak them in water

Question 2

Which tool is best suited for very fine, precise dent reading on a small ding?

Accepted Answer

A focused line light with adjustable angle

Answer

A floodlight

Answer

A flashlight held by hand only

Answer

No light at all

Question 3

What is the advantage of a battery-powered glue gun in mobile PDR?

Accepted Answer

It allows glue pulling without access to an outlet

Answer

It pulls dents automatically

Answer

It reads dents

Answer

It replaces rods

Question 4

Why is a soft-faced or 'blending' hammer preferred over a steel body hammer in PDR?

Accepted Answer

It avoids stretching or marking the paint while finessing the surface

Answer

It is heavier for more force

Answer

It cuts metal cleaner

Answer

It heats the panel

Question 5

What does the 'crease tool' in a PDR set address specifically?

Accepted Answer

Sharp line dents and creases needing concentrated pressure

Answer

Broad shallow dents

Answer

Paint chips

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Glass scratches

Question 6

Which item helps a technician maintain consistent reflection while moving around a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

A portable adjustable light stand

Answer

A fixed ceiling bulb

Answer

A handheld mirror only

Answer

A paint thickness gauge

Question 7

What is the purpose of a PDR 'R-tip' or rounded tool tip?

Accepted Answer

To push dents gently with a smooth, paint-safe contact point

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To scrape off paint

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To drill pilot holes

Answer

To apply primer