Shadowing Practice: Removing Creased Wrinkled Dent with PDR Crease Glue Tabs! | PDR Tips - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Today, removing creased wrinkle dent with PDR crease glue tabs.
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Today, removing creased wrinkle dent with PDR crease glue tabs.
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Does your front wing or fender have creased wrinkle damage like this?
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I'll be sharing lots of tips on removing the majority of this big dent with PDR hot glue crease tabs.
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All the body repair shops in the area wanted to replace this panel for obvious reasons.
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If you're a paint shop,
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I'm going to show you how to save large damage like this.
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Hello everyone,
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I'm Clark Ken, the man of steel.
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Today I will be working overtime on this Lexus 300.
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Let's first start by tracking the dent.
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Section number one, the wheel arched edge is gone.
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By looking at the bumper,
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it has collapsed over one inch.
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Section number two, the headlight sticks out over a quarter of an inch.
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Under the headlight, the fender is bent out over an inch.
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Section number three, the fender and the hood gap is no longer there.
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The top edge sticks out over a quarter of an inch.
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Section number four, the rear section of the fender bracket on the back side is pushed in.
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The door edge rubs against the fender.
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The fifth section, the middle body line is crushed and creased with blown off paint.
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The dent is deep and wrinkled.
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The dent is over 40 inches in length.
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The customer is happy to do his own touch-up.
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I am now zooming into my customized paintless dent repair tool desk.
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First tool on the list,
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PDR rods and flat bar.
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Two body repair dollies.
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Next, three slide hammers and a PDR mini lifter,
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a PDR light, two hammers and a sledge,
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a pole jack, a hustler stick,
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hot glue gun, two PDR knockdowns,
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a variety of crease tabs,
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alcohol spray and towel, 3M polish and buffer,
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a torch and a drill.
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Starting the body work repair using the paintless dent removal method.
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Wiping the panel down with alcohol,
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I am now grabbing my large crease tab and squeezing hot glue to the surface of the tab,
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placing the tab directly along the body line.
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Next, grabbing my second large crease tab,
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again squeezing hot glue on the surface.
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Now I'm writing my pull pin through the PDR tabs.
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It's time to get my flex on and begin my first pull.
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using the hustler stick like a frame rack.
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I'm going to pull at the same time and stabilize the fender.
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Removing the tab, getting ready for my second layer of complexity.
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Second round of glue pulling.
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This round, I'm running my first tab vertical in the deep crease.
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I am placing my other tab going another direction.
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This tab, I'm running horizontal.
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I have been here many times,
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so I'm just following my mental blueprint on big dents.
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Let's take a closer look at this large damage smash.
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I chose these crease tabs because they are wider and can grip and grab more surface on the metal.
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Time to get my flex on again beginning the next pull.
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If you shorten the chain you can change the degree on the angle of the pull.
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The goal here is lining up the fender edge with the bumper edge.
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These big dents come out much cleaner with large glue tabs
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rather than pushing on the back side with rods and flat bars.
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I'm going to grab my heavy-duty auto body slide him the
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slide hammer is leveling up the tab the shadow left side
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lifted quickly the slide hammer is going after the resistant deep area
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removing the chain and the pin and the stabilizing bar the fender edge was crushed
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and wrinkled it's beginning to take shape here's a couple of viewing angles
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removing the glue tab now entering the third layer of complexity third round of glue pulling
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using my third rotational set of glue tabs these crease tabs are curved to match the curve in the body line.
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These tabs will help tremendously in restoring the shape back to the body panel.
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Doing a series of controlled pulls on the curved crease tabs.
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I'm going to use my powerful suction cup dent puller.
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This is a pneumatic slide hammer,
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has over 150 pounds of suction pressure.
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This suction slide hammer is quicker than any large round hot glue tabs and it's 10 times stronger than any cold glue.
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Now getting my flex on with the slide removing the deepest section of the dent in a matter of maybe a minute.
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This suction cup keeps on grabbing with the continual airflow.
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These cups never lose its grip.
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This is a four inch cup.
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I also have a six inch cup I use for quick pulls on crushed sideswipe panels at my shop.
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I have made my money on this $80 tool many times over.
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Probably one of my best investments.
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The only drawback is you need an air compressor.
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This is what we have after four pulls with the pneumatic auto body slide hammer.
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next step i'm going to do some rni i'm going to remove screws
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and clips so i can pull the bumper
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and the headlight this time i'm going to fine tune the bracket and the outer frame Next set of pulls is critical.
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Using the slide hammer to hammer forward the fender bracket.
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This will help get the fender off the door.
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Second, pulling the fender nose out to line up with the bumper.
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Next, using a 10mm socket to loosen the entire upper section of the fender for realignment.
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When was the last time you saw a dent pull like this on YouTube?
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Hit the like and subscription button for my next PDR body repair.
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The man of steel is going to make a few more pulls with his hands of steel.
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There is additional damage on the backside.
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The bracket is pushed in.
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I will need to bring out to get the proper gap and spacing for the door and the fender.
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Now opening the door so I can do another series of simple pulls on the fender edge.
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The gap is now looking better.
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Now moving on to my next layer of complexity,
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lining up the nose section with a flat bar.
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I'm going to place the bar behind the backside of the bumper bracket and push off the tire.
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Going to use the bar in conjunction with the body repair dolly.
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Going to hammer on dolly technique to remove the buckle in the edge.
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The fender is slightly buckled outward.
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Applying pressure to the back side of the dolly,
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reaching for my plastic tip hammer and striking the buckle.
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Next, knocking down the underside buckle.
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The Man of Steel will use his hands once again.
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I'm going to press in and line up the fender and strike the buckle.
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Taking my plastic tip hammer and voila!
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Now I'm going to make a series of glue pulls with my PDR mini lifter and slide hammer.
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Applying hot glue to the tabs,
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now placing it to the fender.
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I'm leaning into the fender,
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gripping both handles and pulling hard on the slide.
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I I placed a large tab on the upper section of the fender.
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I removed the nine pound hammer from the shaft,
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placing the heavy duty hook through the eye bolt.
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The reason why I removed the hammer,
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it would hit too hard and open up the gap too far between the fender and the hood.
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I'm going to use a 2x4 as a knockdown.
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I'm going to give the top fender a few strikes.
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Next, closing the hood to check the alignment and the gap.
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Going to clean up around the headlight,
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placing the body repair dolly up against the edge.
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using a sharp Delrin tip on a paintless dent repair rod.
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This panel has a lot of micro lows and highs
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that I will need to fine tune with my remaining rotational PDR tools.
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I will make a series of pushes from the back side and a series of knockdowns on the front side.
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Zooming out, time to put the car back together using a common 10 millimeter socket.
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I'm going to tighten up around the fender and around the headlight.
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Attaching the bumper to the upper bumper bracket.
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Putting back the engine compartment trim and locking the parts in with the vinyl clips.
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the hood final step clean up the clear coat with a polish
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and a buffer now I'm ready to show you the body
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work using the paintless dent repair method let's check out the final results 해
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Imm guilty
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I want to thank you
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for taking the time to watch my video.
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If you're like me, you're going to get another dent.
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Subscribe and I can help you keep your vehicle dent free.
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I will see you in my next video.
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You guys continue forging your future.
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I'm signing off.
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We'll be
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right back.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will practice English listening and speaking skills through a hands-on workshop demonstrated in the video about removing creased wrinkled dents using PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) techniques. The speaker, Clark Ken, provides an informative look into the step-by-step process of dent removal, focusing on troubleshooting, tool usage, and practical repair tips. By shadowing his techniques and vocabulary, you will enhance your ability to discuss automotive body repairs, learn industry-specific terminology, and improve your overall fluency in English. This lesson is particularly beneficial for those preparing for tasks requiring clear communication, such as IELTS speaking practice.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • PDR crease glue tabs: Tools used for pulling dents in car bodies without requiring paint.
  • wheel arch: The curved space above the wheel, which can get damaged in collisions.
  • pull pin: A component used in the dent removal process to exert pulling force.
  • flex: To exert force or pressure to manipulate the dented material.
  • deep crease: A significant dent that has left a pronounced mark on the surface.
  • hot glue: Adhesive used to attach tools temporarily for the dent removal process.
  • body line: The visual edge present on the body of the car that helps to define its shape.
  • stabilize: To maintain or steady a position, crucial when making repairs.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning from this video, consider using the shadowing technique. This method not only involves listening to the speaker but also repeating the words and phrases immediately after they've been said. Since the speaker's pace is informative yet clear, it's a great opportunity to practice pronunciation and intonation. Focus on how he describes the tools and processes with vivid imagery, which enhances your vocabulary. For example, when Clark mentions "placing the tab directly along the body line," repeat this phrase while mimicking his tone and emphasis.

As you progress, try to record yourself practicing key segments. This will allow you to compare your pronunciation with the original audio, which is helpful for learn English with YouTube enthusiasts. Incorporate industry-specific vocabulary into your own sentences to better prepare for potential discussions in a workshop or an interview setting. Engaging in shadow-speak with technical topics like automotive repair not only boosts your language skills but also enriches your knowledge in the field.

Lastly, aim for a conversational style as you practice. This will ensure your speaking ability aligns with natural dialogues, enhancing your fluency and confidence during IELTS speaking practice scenarios.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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