Originally posted by Tea-Bagg:
from what i have heard and seen, it is not as easy as you think it is to do.
the guy who pulled dents at SZ has been doing it for over 12 years.
and if you saw the amount of different spoons he had!
also, as far as i know and have researched, there isnt a 'special' light required, they will use a light up real close to help illuminate the panel.

i have thought about getting into this as both hobby and profession, the kits are very very expensive.



Yes, I am sure you're right about that. On the other hand, most of the guys on CEG who work on their cars have already mastered some difficult and somewhat unusual skills.

When I was younger I used to be heavily into auto body as a hobby (I still have all the tools). Everything from collision and rust repair to applying show quality (really show quality) base coat/clear coat finishes. The last time I painted a complete car was in 2002, so it has not been that long ago. I used an HVLP system I purchased from TiP.

I think PDR is a learned skill that I can become adequate with after some practice.

The tools are really expensive (why?) and I'm going to keep my eye out for a quality used set.

But what makes a quality set of PDR tools? What should I look for? What should I avoid?

99 Tropic Green SVT, Tan Leather, 20K miles, "Nice Twin" (factory stock). 99 Tropic Green SVT, Tan Leather, 28K miles, "Evil Twin" (Turbo AER 3L and more in progress) 96 Red LX, Opal Grey Leather 2.5L, ATX, 22K miles