Pretty deep dent to start learned a lot on this one turned out clean. Was having a lot of issues with that last 10 % I think it turned out well I had made a hot mess out of it. Luckily I reached out to a fellow who does PDR use to come by our shop gave me some pointers. Helped a lot keep At it guys testing our patience ! NO BUFF !

Getting smaller and smaller feel Like I’m hitting the same spot !

Took care of the biggest dent of the golf 8 today As you can imagine it was waay overstretched Combined lots of techniques on this one Most useful was probably the one from @Dean Berman from the YouTube video of the Texas hail dent to help stabilise the dent Not perfect but it was P2P since the beginning and it is now in a great position for a finishing filler, it did oil can a bit during the repair but I managed to keep it controlled thanks to the stabilising technique and now it is stable It looks ugly because I had to shrink it in the end but I don't have a PDR shrinker and the dent spotter is way too powerful it burns the paint instantly I'm pretty happy with the result I think other body men will feel me

2024 Honda Pilot. It’s hard to get a good idea from the picture of the damage so I’m seeing it in person this weekend. I think there might be access through the taillight or something underneath the trim. Maybe cold glue to bring up the deepest part then push. What would you do to start it?

When a technician begins to generate unintended high spots, it is almost always a result of mismanaged energy input into a restricted system. Let’s break that down. ⚙️ The Problem: You are introducing energy (tool pressure) into a panel that is not free to respond. Why? Because of: - Crown compression zones - Residual tension rings - Locked structural features - Improper load distribution 🔬 What Happens Mechanically: When energy is introduced into a restricted system: - The panel cannot displace downward or laterally - Energy redirects vertically - Result = localized high spot formation 📉 This is NOT a pushing problem. This is a system preparation problem. 🧭 Correct Approach (Energy Flow Model): 1. Diagnose BEFORE input - Identify restriction zones - Map tension/compression relationships 2. Restore movement pathways - Knockdown crowns (compression relief) - Blend to distribute energy - Introduce lateral tension when needed 3. Reintroduce controlled energy - Small amplitude pushes - Consistent rhythm (Flex & Rhythm principle) - Pattern-based movement ⚔️ Key Principle: You are not applying force to move metal.You are introducing energy into a system that must be capable of receiving it. 🧠 Final Thought: High spots are not mistakes. They are diagnostic signals that: - The system is locked - The sequence is wrong - Or the technician is forcing outcome instead of managing process Now WORK HARD and GO BE GREAT! 🇺🇸🫡🤜🤛😎🤙