WHAT’S ACTUALLY HAPPENING Let’s bring some clarity to this… Glue pulling is NOT based on surface tension. Surface tension is the glue pulling inward on itself. That has nothing to do with bonding to the panel. The process actually looks like this: Step 1: Wetting (Surface Energy Relationship) The glue must spread across the clearcoat. If it beads up → poor wetting If it spreads → proper contact This is controlled by: - Panel cleanliness - Surface contamination (wax, oils, coatings) - Glue temperature and viscosity Step 2: Mechanical Adhesion (Primary Force) Once the glue spreads: - It flows into microscopic texture in the clearcoat - As it cools, it locks in physically This is your TRUE holding power. Step 3: Support Forces (Minor) There are weak intermolecular forces present, but they are not the driver. Why this matters in real repairs: Failure points: - Poor prep → glue never wets → instant failure - Not enough pressure → weak mechanical lock - Wrong glue temp → poor flow → weak bond Success: - Clean panel - Proper glue flow - Intentional pressure on tab placement Bottom Line: Glue pulling is NOT about “strong glue” It’s about proper interaction with the surface. Your framework moving forward: Prep → Spread → Lock → Pull CHALLENGE POST: 🎯 PUSHMORE CHALLENGE: “SPREAD BEFORE YOU PULL” Today’s focus is simple… I want you to stop thinking about pulling dents… And start focusing on how your glue spreads. Your task: On your next 3 glue pulls: 1. WATCH the glue when you press the tab down→ Did it spread evenly?→ Or did it stay thick and isolated? 2. Apply MORE intentional pressure→ Slight twist→ Firm press→ Control the set 3. After your pull:→ Did it fail early?→ Or did it hold strong? Goal: Start recognizing that your results are determined before you ever pull Bonus Level: Try one pull on a panel you DIDN’T prep well… Then one on a properly prepped panel. Feel the difference. Report back: What changed when you focused on the spread instead of the pull?

Sorry pictures are again in a random order 🙃 Finally finished this repair Was definitely a challenge especially for those 2 super sharp dents and the crown/bend that is away from the main dent, building back the bodyline was difficult too Took me about 18h and not 100% but I'm pretty happy with the result as this was my first motorcycle tank repair without painting (1 year PDR beginner) I'm open to any constructive criticism or advice 👐🏻 @Dean Berman

Hello Techs, When i gluepull and knock down i always get a line when cross checking. Does anyone know how to avoid them? And how to you guys fix them? Just glue pulling with a crease tab?

What is your tools too go down those weather strips?

How would one go about starting to get reps in without starting the dent wrong or building bad habits with zero experience in pdr. Any and all advice is appreciated. Thanks in advance