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

Clean, undamaged tips prevent transferring grit or scratches to the panel.

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 focused, angle-adjustable line light reveals subtle surface changes on small dings.

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

Cordless glue guns let mobile technicians work anywhere without a power source.

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

Soft-faced knockdowns refine the surface without stretching metal or chipping paint.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Sharp line dents and creases needing concentrated pressure

Answer

Crease tools apply focused leverage along sharp line dents to work them out gradually.

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