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Paintless Dent Repair Lights Or Gradient Boards?

Let's face it-there is nothing harder than learning how to accurately locate a tool tip in the center of a sharp low spot, or for that matter, a sharp dent, right? I'm sure there are a few new Paintless Dent Repair Technicians reading this right now thinking, "Yeah, give me the information so I can hit the center every single time!"

It's not that easy, my friend. You need a specific amount of Paintless Dent Repair reading fundamental basic knowledge prior to getting to this point. This article is for those who already have basic or intermediate reading skills and knowledge of Paintless Dent Repair.

All Paintless Dent Repair Technicians know and value the skill of hitting center. There now is a controversy with which reading element is superior for tip identification-Lights (single element line) or Gradient Boards (multiple element lines).

Standard Paintless Dent Repair lights allow for basic Paintless Dent Repair tip reading. They do a good job with soft and semi deep shadowing, as well as trimming for soft low or "wave" identification for the final removal process. Where do they fall short? When working a sharp or deep dent, a single element light or line will not adequately fill the entire surface of the dent. It simply can't. One line will wash out and only a single shadow will remain. Now for those of us that have used this method years or decades, this process still works fine because our eyes are so acutely tuned in that we can still pick up microscopic detail with every movement of any tool. But for those who don't have a decade worth of pushing experience, consider this:

Gradient boards use multiple lines that will fill a sharp dent all the way to the bottom and back up the entire side, and when dragging you can easily pick up your tip, even near and in the center.
Until recently, many technicians actually would guess where their tip was at and push up, hoping it resided where it was wished..only to find out they were off by a millimeter or two, and then readjusting to the proper point, but now with an unwanted high spot!: If you are a newly trained technician, an intermediate technician looking to increase Paintless Dent Repair speed, or a veteran interested in saving unwanted high spots, consider trying a gradient board.

NOTE: You will want to use a single element reading tool to finish your dents. A multiple element or gradient board will not accurately show subtle, soft wave lows that need to be finished. If you ever look at a technician's work that solely relies on a gradient board, you will notice his/her work always looks low when you trim the panel! ALWAYS finish your work!!!

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KD Tools KDT2761 6 Inch Dent Puller Suction Cup $43.45 Features and Benefits: Puller also functions as a glass holder Supertough rubber cup No hole drilling Works on the dents on noncreased sheet metalPuller easily pops dented hoods doors and fenders into place. 6 diameter suction disc with steel handle and steel support plates enables strong pull. It works on nearly every dent where the sheet metal has not been creased. Lift edge to release suction. This suction cup dent puller is one of many top quality items in the Auto Body Repair department.

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Simoniz Pops-A-Dent Repair Kit $22.95 The Simoniz Pops-A-Dent Repair Kit is the easiest and most cost effective way to repair those ugly dings and dents from your vehicle. This do-it-yourself repair kit is the one that professional auto body shops use. The Simoniz Pops-A-Dent Repair Kit was developed and is used by professional auto-body repair experts. Now you can have this same dent removal tool right at home. The cost savings are incredible! Unlike similar products Pops A Dent has a patent-pending arched bridge design which eliminates the chance for any additional damage to your car. Other systems without this feature have been known to actually add additional dents to the surface. The bridge tool features a flex-n-pull design that allows the tool to flex providing maximum pulling power. Easily remove dents caused by hail, car doors, shopping carts and more without damaging the surface of your car. The patent-pending adhesive design guarantees dent removal without the need for solvents or the messy residue left behind by many other dent removal products. The Simoniz Pops-A-Dent Repair Kit includes 1 dent puller, 2 dent removal stems for different size dents, professional glue gun, double super-size glue stick (enough for a dozen applications), knockdown tool and complete instructions. Features: Develop and Utilized By Professional Auto Body Experts. Have The Same Dent Removal Tool Right At Home. Do-It-Yourself and Save Money From Having To Visit The Body Shop. Repairs Dents In Almost Any Place On Any Vehicle. Unique Patent-Pending Arched Bridge Design Eliminates The Chance For Additional Damage. (other systems without our arched bridge design are known to actually add dents to a car) Patent-Pending Adhesive System Design Guarantees Dent Removal without The Messy, Sticky Residue Other Dent Repair Systems Are Known To Leave Behind.   Do-It-Yourself In 3 Easy Steps: (1) Stick (2) Twist (3) Done Kit Includes:   Dental Removal Stems (accommodate many different size dents) Professional Glue Gun (enough glue sticks for dozens of applications) Knockdown Tool Complete Detailed Instructions

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Dent Fix Paintless Dent Repair Glue Puller Kit. Each $263.58 Manufacturer: Dent Fix. Each. Features Benefits: Pro glue gun 2 types of super sized bonding adhesives 10 t-pullers 5 small 5 big pull nibs Cone cross bar and tripod puller and special release agent into a strong, plastic carrying case Offers two diff

Dent Fix DENDF505 The Maxi Dent Pulling Station $1691.82 The Maxi is a 220 volt single phase dent pulling station. Provides the technician with the power they need to shrink pull rocker panels hail damage creases dents in hard to access areas and all types of metal damage. The efficiency of this tool increases the workers productivity while producing a cleaner better repair.

LOCK TECHNOLOGY 820 Paintless Dent Removal System $355.49 Affordable a fraction of the price of current PDR sets. Easy to master training DVD included. Patented stainless steel solid rod construction with EDM lockable swivel tips. Thirteen interchangeable stainless and plastic tips swivel head action. Replaces hundred plus obsolete PDR tools. Magnetic reflector board included. Add a PDR profit center to any automotive repair center. You don t have to be a body man to do PDR work.

Ferree's Tools Q31 Economy Repair Kit $299.99 Ferree's Tools Q31 Economy Repair Kit

True Power 544 11Pc Crossbar Dent and Ding Repair Kit $35.1 This 11pc Dent Repair Kit includes everything you need to pop out dents and even out your vehicle's surface from the comfort of your driveway. The Dent Repair Kit is quick and easy to use with just three simple steps to follow. In 30 minutes or less you can remove dents with about a 9598 perfection rate. Just think of the money you'll save Now everyone can get professionallooking results and a car that looks as good as new Simply apply the glue to the car dent pulling tab apply the tab to the dent and leave to cool. Then place the pulling crossbar over the tab and twist the wing nut until the car dent pops'. Any residual glue can be removed with the supplied cleaning solution or regular fingernail polish remover then simply buff the area with a clean soft cloth. Kit includes:. Hot glue gun. 3 paintsafe bonding sticks. Crossbar with adjustable pads. Cleaning solution. Scraper. Tapdown tool. Lifter tab. Wing nut. Instructions.

Dent Fix Corporation DNT-DF800BR Hot Stapler Plastic Repair Kit $381.31 Hot Stapler from Dent Fix Equipment creates a strong, structural repair while still maintaining flexibility to allow for proper fitting of components and bumpers. Uses heat to embed a staple into the plastic to stitch tears in plastic back together. Repair broken fittings on headlight assemblies, torn tabs, or any other plastic components. Restores components to original strength. Broken fittings on headlight assemblies or any plastic component can be repaired using one of the four types of staples included with the kit.

Dent Fix Corporation DNTDF800BR Hot Stapler Plastic Repair Kit $472.09 Hot Stapler from Dent Fix Equipment creates a strong structural repair while still maintaining flexibility to allow for proper fitting of components and bumpers. Uses heat to embed a staple into the plastic to stitch tears in plastic back together. Repair broken fittings on headlight assemblies torn tabs or any other plastic components. Restores components to original strength. Broken fittings on headlight assemblies or any plastic component can be repaired using one of the four types of staples included with the kit.

KD Tools Slide Hammer Dent Pulling Puller Set. Each $41.98 Manufacturer: KD Tools. Each. Tool pulls dented sheet metal back into place. To use, drill a hole in the deepest part of the dent, insert the hook or self-threading screw tip and tap lightly with the 2-1/2-lb slide hammer to remove the dent. A 13 -long sh

General Tools General Tools Repair Reamer 130 $12.3 Repair reamer Quality steel reamer enlarges holes 1/8? to 1/2? T-handle provides balanced grip Brand #: General Tools 130 UPC: 038728130037 Keywords: repair reamer tubing cutter

Dent Fix DENPK100 Paintless Dent Repair Glue Puller Kit $352.69 Features and Benefits:Pro glue gun2 types of super sized bonding adhesives10 tpullers5 small 5 big pull nibsCone cross bar and tripod puller and special release agent into a strong plastic carrying caseOffers two different adhesives allowing you to select for shallow dents and depressions or a high tack adhesive for deeper depression higher ambient temperatures or higher humidityUse only on OEM baked finishesWill not damage factory finish

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KD Tools KDT2290 Puller Set Slide Hammer Dent Pulling $60.02 Features and Benefits:. Pulls dented sheet metal back into place. 13 long shaft enables high pulling force. Slide hammer shaft has a 1/2 13 UNC thread. Handle length: 3.75 . To use drill a hole in the deepest part of the dent insert the hook or selfthreading screw tip and tap lightly with the 21/2lb slide hammer to remove the dent. . Replacement part: 229070 Hook and Screw Package. Replacement part: 229076 Nose Nut

Jed Pool Tools Jed Pool Tools Vinyl Repair Kit 35-244 $5.06 Vinyl repair kit Works underwater to patch vinyl Patch and adhesive included Brand #: JED Pool Tools 35-244 UPC: 043741002445 Keywords: pool repair vinyl supply patch

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Maxi 220V Dent Pulling Station $1295 THE MAXI is a 220 volt single phase dent pulling station that provides the technician with the power they need to shrink, pull rocker panels, hail damage, creases, dents in hard to access areas. The efficiency of this tool increases the workers productivity while producing a cleaner, better repair. THE MAXI takes the idea of a stud welder much further, this versatile tool will: ? Weld pins ? Weld a slide hammer directly to the panel ? Weld a light pulling rod ? Weld wiggle wire for even crease pulling ? Weld a rod for leverage pulling ? Shrink metal Complete kit includes: ?The Maxi? 220 volt unit, two light pulling rods, two slide hammer rods with strike weight, stud pin electrode, shrinking electrode, wiggle wire weld tip, a nine and four finger ?Bear Claw?, 500 stud weld pins, 1 pound of wiggle wire, 21 feet of power cable, and nine feet of welding cable.By Dent Fix Equipment.

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Tire Repair Tools $3.79 Overview:Easy to carry and use.Provide solutions for your bicycle tire at anytime and anywherePackage includes:One tube of glue and a small wrench.Specification:Weight Approx:38.8gSize Approx:6 x 4 x 0.2 cm

BasAcc Cell Phone Screwdriver Repair Tools $7.67 This is a 4-piece set of red and blue magnetic cell phone screwdriver repair tools. Use the DIY tools to repair and open your cell phone.4 sizes of screwdriversSizes: T3, T4, T5, T6Magnetic design for convenience and easeColor: Red/ blue

Iceberg Dent and Scratch Resistant Computer Desk $246.99 0% 1 1 Each 35% 46" Width x 24.50" Depth x 30" Height 73002 Sturdy, durable computer desk is made of dent-resistant and scratch-resistant, blow-molded, high-density polyethylene. Full-width, slide-out keyboard platform holds keyboard, mouse and pad with ample room for supplies. Offers washable surface and easy, no-tools required assembly. Easy to disassemble and store. Charcoal Gray Charcoal Gray Base Dent and Scratch Resistant Computer Desk Dent-resistant Durable Iceberg Iceberg Enterprises, LLC Rectangle Resinite Resinite Frame Scratch-resistant Silver Silver Top Workstation Yes www.icebergenterprises.com

Cell Phone Screwdriver Repair Tools (Pack of 2) $17.65 This is an 8-piece set of red and blue magnetic cell phone screwdriver repair tools. Use the DIY tools to repair and open your cell phone.4 sizes of screwdriversSizes: T3, T4, T5, T6Magnetic design for convenience and easeColor: Red/ blueWarning: California residents only, please note per Proposition 65 that this product may contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

General Tools General Tools Thread Repair File 177-1 $8.64 Thread repair file Restore damaged external threads on studs, bolts, screws, plumbing pipe, and pipe fittings Restores rusted and corroded fasteners Doubles as a screw pitch guide Length 8-1/2? x 7/16? Thread pitches: 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24 threads per inch No. 177-2: Thread pitches: 9, 10, 12, 16, 20, 27, 28, 32 threads per inch Brand #: General Tools 177-1 UPC: 038728312365 Keywords: file thread repair

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