We, who are privileged to be PDR technicians, must give thanks to the true pioneers that invented the process that so many of us count on for our livelihoods. Decades ago, I believe no one person really knows the exact year.  Some say the fifties, the first ding was repaired by a talented individual with some type of tool on an assembly line in Germany. Sure wish we knew the name of this person and could see that tool. Like many industries, ours too has progressed. The tool makers today have continued expertly crafting some time saving gems along with many helpful accessories and lighting, and let me not forget the glue pullers. How we kept our sanity in the early years without them is absolutely astonishing.  I'm still an old hail tech by design and have kept many of my first tools designed by Jerry Blehm (A1 tools) who was the first, to my knowledge, in mass producing PDR rods and hand tools.  Dentcraft have some amazing shaved whale tails and hook tools, a far cry from the wire tools used before (don't flip them).  Kboom lights were incredibly light weight.  Ansons 4 wheeled light was the standard for many years and the light of choice today for the dentgeek. Although, after seeing many reviews by some top techs around the country over the past few years, I now have an eye on the new 3 strip LEDs.  It's gonna be a tough decision because all of my lights have been given names over the years (attic dwellers now) . Neatly placed though. The old girl, "Make Em' Smile", who accompanies me on my daily journeys these days is still standing strong with some tender loving care and a few adjustments. Alright, enough rambling (you see, Pastor Johnson, even in this blog I'm a bit talkative). Can't help myself.  I'm part of one of the neatest industries ever. So "he who created Paintless dent repair", as an old AC/DC song says, "We salute you". Yes, a child of early eighties rock.

Continued success to all and to those still searching, maybe your the next great pioneer.

Congrats to Shane Jacks, the 2013 international dent olympic champion.

Brian

-As a footnote, Please excuse any punctuation and/or grammatical errors.

Still finding it hard to fathom that this was Australia's first Masters win. Long over due. Congrats to Adam Scott.  What a stud, (see Dad, those broom stick putters really work. Love you).  How about the 53 year old ageless, smooth swinging (Couples )?  Another top ten..... Wow.  

What a week of painted metal repositioning.  A virtual gauntlet encountered along with some "mummblies".  Starting with high aspirations on an 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander fender that Tanya aptly described as taking a small ice cream scoop and "digging out" over 7 inches through a body line, gouging it in the process.  It proved to be stretched past the point of a national industry standard repair.  We are talking a few millimeters here and that's all it takes to stop, according to one of our customers, the caped one with an " S " on his chest.  Mario, that was some testimonial pal, thanks. 

2013 GMC 1500 crew cab, white tri-coat diamond colored. Basketball mishap on the hood. Customer pushed on the area with something plastic, very nearly making it unsaveable. Stop... Drop it... and call an expert,  whether us or one of our experienced peers.

2006 Mercedes ML350, quarter panel, body line dent. Tail lamp R&I  and what I've heard some describe as a little "exorcist" head maneuver, as well.  That P90X Extreme Yoga really comes in handy.  

Never a dull moment for the dentgeeks.  A weather delay afforded us some time to put finishing restoration touches on our "hand-me-down", weather stricken, spa and a long overdue haircut.  

Back to work, you two!

Finished the week strong.  A 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee with what I would describe as a "puncture" to the body line on a passenger front door near the edge.  De-trimmed interior door panel finding less than optimum leverage from one pre-manufactured access port. Combo package on this one ladies and gentlemen, brute force, little finesse with limited tool control.  No pressure. Customer described it as a 99% removal. I believe it was a vast overall improvement and a save from a traditional body shop repair method.

2008 Fj Cruiser passenger (insulated) front door. My Talented PDR brothers and sisters know the increased precision needed to execute a repair on said panels.  Popeye forearms resulting.

We were happy to extend family day, Sunday, for one of our CarPro Show referrals.
 
2013 Chevy Equinox fender. Referrals are truly the best compliments we can ever hope to receive. Thank you Mr. Reyonlds and that's a wrap.

Once again, thank you to all of our awesome customers.  It was a pleasure serving all our new and returning customers this past week.

Here is another great quote to start this week.  "Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence." Vince Lombardi.

Best to all, 

Brian

-As a footnote, Please excuse any punctuation and/or grammatical errors. 

We just heard the news from Boston.  All of our prayers go out to anyone and everyone affected by this horrific event.  

Team New Visions

Congrats to the 14 year old phenom on making the cut.  Now, that's a savvy young man to keep an eye on.  Announcers, analysts and players alike having some difficultly putting into words the magnitude of this accomplishment.  I believe the youth today would describe it as EPIC!!!

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts."  Winston Churchill

Make it a great day

Brian

Windy start for the early tee times in Augusta this morning. Come on "Boom Boom". Hanging in there with the flat bellies. 

Wow, what a terrific morning here in DFW for moving metal. Best wishes to all my counterparts in their dent removals today.  

"Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest." Mark Twain.  Love a great quote to start the day. 

Best to all,  

Brian
DFW's Dentgeek

 Here in golf terms is a "peak behind the ropes".  

It must be spring clean time again. We wanted to thank all of our awesome customers again for their business. 

We repaired a variety of vehicles this week: 

A 1998 Toyota 4Runner with only 71k miles. Wow, what a find for our customer.

A 2009 Nissan 370Z.  What a blessing it is having such a terrific multi-talented and inspirational partner (Tanya, the wife) for the R&I of almost the entire rear interior trim which allowed me to access and work two pretty nasty complex areas on a quarter panel to our customers full expectation. Now, that was team work.

A 2013 Hyundai sonata. The PDR gods were with me on this one folks and maybe a little finesse. Unlike my non existent short game.  

A 2012 Hyundai Elantra.  (I don't consider it a Hyundai week until 3 or more) Moderate, if there is such a thing, hail damage. Yes, still working hail from a year ago. Referral from two of our favorite long time customers. 

A 2011 Honda Pilot fender sheet rock mishap. 

Excited about next weeks challenges and look forward to meeting and exceeding expectations for our new and returning customers on schedule. 

It's Masters Golf Week. Can Bubba Repeat?  Tanya is taking Tiger, I'm going old school with Boom Boom (Couples).

Brian D. Mallow

-As a footnote, Please excuse any punctuation or grammatical errors.