Challenge: Don’t just watch the repair. Study the decisions. In PDR, seeing a tool move is only part of the lesson. You also need to understand what the technician sees, why they choose that approach, and how they know what to do next. A technician who shares a tip in a group may be trying to help, and that advice can be valuable. Teaching a craft for a living calls for another level of structure: identifying what the student understands, explaining the next concept clearly, and putting those concepts in an order that builds usable skill. That matters because unstructured practice can give you a lot of reps without helping you see what needs to change. Perfect practice starts with knowing what you’re practicing and why. Here’s your challenge: 1. Choose a repair video or demonstration. 2. Watch it once with the sound off. Write down what you can observe: the dent’s zones, the tool choice, the technician’s position, and the sequence of moves. 3. Watch it again with the sound on. Note what the instructor explains that you couldn’t confidently identify on your own. 4. On your next practice dent, pause before touching the panel. Describe the zones you see, where you plan to begin, and what result you’re trying to create with your first move. Then post one thing you noticed and one question you still have. If you’re practicing on a dent, share a short clip or a photo of your setup too. Let’s focus on understanding the repair—not just counting pushes. Now WORK HARD and GO BE GREAT.

Everyone give it up for your fellow classmate, @Vanessa Newton ! She boldly stepped up to the challenge of competing, as a beginner, at PDR Expo! I’m excited to see her grow over the years to come. Keep WORKING HARD and BEING GREAT. 👊

👉 MAKE EVERY PUSH COUNT 👈 We’re in no rush. Slow it down and give your eyes time to find the tip and process exactly where your push is going. Precision is at the top of everything we do. As you slowly flex the metal, watch the reflection. If you see that you’re off target, back off and make a micro adjustment. Then go back in gently. Don’t push harder; let the flex travel just a little deeper while you stay on target. I will link the mentioned items down below! Now WORK HARD and GO BE GREAT. FULCRUM PROTECTOR - https://link.amazon/B00uU5DyI TAP AND DIE SET - https://link.amazon/B06uywIDK

Getting better 😊. I've been assigned to half of this Corolla hood at work. Minor cross checking while going through it. Still gonna do a major cross check of the entire panel. That cluster of 4 took me about 2 hours and I still feel like there's some little details that could use work 😅

I like finding accessories like this access protection kit, for not much money, but handy. I’m working on making 3D printed accessories. But this lot is fun to use in the meantime. ⚔️ https://share.temu.com/kC27t6opboC