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Mastering the Art of Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) with the Right Hammer

Mastering the Art of Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) with the Right Hammer

Jul 20th 2023

Paintless dent repair (PDR) is a growing market, and it's no wonder considering how effective and beneficial PDR is in auto body industries.

The ability to fix dents without applying a new coat of paint makes repairs faster and easier. It also saves customers money. However, you need quality tools to ensure a job well done, and that includes having the right PDR hammer.

Here's how you can master PDR with the proper tools.

How Do You Get Started?

Technology has come a long way in the auto body repair world. Paintless dent repair is a fast, minimally intrusive way to repair car dents and restore the body to like-new condition. It's more environmentally friendly as you don't have to apply a new coat of paint.

The benefits of PDR services are that you can complete repairs much quicker, and you'll save your customers money.

So, where do you learn how to repair car dents this way?

You'll benefit most from completing certified PDR training. Whether it's door dings, hail damage, dents, creases, or other types of damage, you'll learn the skills to tackle any job. Plus, you'll discover how to utilize the many types of tools, like the PDR hammer.

Create Your Toolkit

The best technicians know that having a set of quality tools is key to ensuring a good job.

For instance, this Battle Axe Hammer is a popular option as a PDR blending hammer. It features a carbon fiber handle and anodized counterbalance, plus the hammer head is made from durable stainless steel. It's perfect for smash work.

If you're looking for a precise tool with excellent control, check out the "Flea-Flicker" Ultra Precision PDR Hammer. It's lightweight and features a 5/8ths-diameter lager and a knockdown style profile. This tool is perfect if you need control while performing blending work.

Metal Medic PDR tools are high-quality and perfect for technicians just getting started or those experienced with paintless dent repair.

Buy From a Reputable Supplier

To get the best tools, you need to purchase them through a reputable supplier. You want high-quality tools that are comfortable and easy to use. Plus, you want a wide array of them to tackle every type of dent and ding.

Take time to read reviews to make sure you're getting the best tool for the job. If it's highly rated and has all the specs you need, add it to your toolkit.

Don't be afraid to ask questions if you're not sure where to start or which hammer is best for a specific task.

Fix Any Dent With a PDR Hammer

Paintless dent repair has many benefits, so knowing how to fix auto body damage is a valuable skill to have. You can learn all the necessary skills in PDR training and then pick up a sturdy PDR hammer to fix all types of dents.

Whether you're a hobbyist or training to become a body shop technician, you need the right tools. Metal Medic Tools carries a variety of PDR hammers, all made in North America. Browse our selection today to find the perfect set. 

PDR, or paintless dent repair, is an environmentally-friendly, fast, minimally-intrusive vehicle dent repair process. The PDR procedure restores a vehicle’s body to a factory-like condition in a fraction of the time and most time costs less than traditional dent repair methods.


Technicians across the county safely restore vehicles back to pre-incident  without compromising the original painted finish. The best technicians invest in a high-quality PDR kit, an assortment of tools that are crucial to the success of any finish master.

 

Metal Medic PDR Tools—Made to Make You Better
Metal Medic Tools provides various tools, including Hail Rods, Hammers, Tips, Hero PDR Glue, and other PDR  glues. Our tools and accessories are designed to help dent technicians complete their job quickly and efficiently, with the best possible results.

 

PDR Hand Tools
Short-tipped PDR tools allow technicians to get close to dents and work out defects by hand. Metal Medic Tools produces short-tipped selections with sharp and blunt tips to provide technicians with one of the best PDR “tools in their toolbox.” Metal Medic tools are 100% North American-made, ensuring quality and reliability every time they are used.

 

Hook Tools and PDR Rods
Hook tools and PDR rods allow technicians to access dents from inside and push them out. This technique is a traditional PDR method, working best when a technician has access to the dent. Metal Medic PDR Tools produce these utensils in multiple sizes, allowing experts to reach more dents.

 

Metal Medic PDR Glues
Specially formulated for the collision industry, Metal Medic Hero Glue GPDR and Mega Power Green PDR Glue bond to automotive finishes and bare metal. These direct-to-metal PDR glues are easy-to-use and offer specialists consistency when pulling dents, using lifters, or working to pull out more significant collision damage.


Metal Medic is also the exclusive importer of Brazilian Gold, Mega Green, and Ebony Ice PDR glues directly from Brazil. Newly available in the United States, these Metal Medic collision adhesives increase pulling efficiency and provide technicians with the best PDR glue choices in the industry.

 

Top-Quality Reliable PDR Tool Selections Matter
Although the essential tools for anyone performing PDR are skills and experience, it certainly doesn't hurt to equip yourself with a set of proper tools. Metal Medic PDR Tools' specialized selections enable technicians to perform precision repairs while returning metal to a point before an accident occurred.


Respecting a task often means using only the best quality tools to complete the job. The best PDR kit offers numerous benefits, including strength and movement to repair dents. Quality tool choices allow you to repair defects easier and faster.


Metal Medic PDR Tools is owned and operated by Ken Garrison, a PDR tech and toolmaker, who established the company in 1989. Our team aims to bring the highest quality tools to save time and improve results.


Choosing to buy PDR tools from a reputable supplier is a personal choice. Selecting Metal Medic PDR Tools ensures you receive over-the-top quality, specialized utensils for a reasonable price with handmade products.


Contact Metal Medic PDR Tools today to learn more about how our tools can help you improve your PDR results and for additional information on our provisions.