Randy Lockdall

A Complete Guide to Starting a Paintless Dent Repair Business Randy Lockdall

A Complete Guide to Starting Your Own Paintless Dent Repair Business Paintless dent repair or removal (PDR) is an advancing art of removing dents, dings, hail damage, even large dents from automobiles, SUVs, trucks, motorcycles, and appliances. Occasionally, an individual will be able to pop out or remove 80 percent of a very large dent; however, a real PDR technician will not be satisfied until the dent is removed as close to 100 percent as possible. This process of removing the small dents, crease dents, and large dents while saving the finish is called paintless dent removal. The second edition of this book will help the reader learn more about paintless dent repair, the newest innovations and trends, tips to help you learn the craft and how to avoid the pitfalls of the business. It's part of a plan for you, a friend, or a family member to start a PDR business. Whether you're a body shop owner, car dealer, detailer, or a novice wanting to know more about the business of PDR, this book will help guide the way. Along with new ideas and new products, you will read about how to connect with people who are making their mark in the industry. This book is an investment that will help you make good choices and avoid many of the pitfalls of operating and owning a paintless dent removal business. You will learn: the basic process, including how to see your tool behind the metal; how to get the best technical tools at the lowest cost; how to get the new business and learn the trade on the job; how to learn the tricks and disperse the myths; how to develop a business plan for yourself for long-term profitability; and how to travel worldwide and make a good money in the process.