So I seen dent discount do this glue a board to keep it from blowing out.i was told it was unnecessary because bottom wasn’t bent but why take the chance. Did it all with a double bend soft tip from ultra dent .i spent 8 hours on it..After doing it I think I should have started with glue instead of pushing while hitting the crowns to get it to release.Next time I’ll try to get pics ahead of time to get some direction from the group.Live to hear how you would attack this.

Finishing a dent is absolutely the hardest part for me. That last low spot when looking at it with the light far away. Or even the last subtle highs that need to be knocked down just right 😮‍💨

This Dentcraft lifter is $140.00. Does anyone think that there is a big difference between this and my $50.00 lifter or are they charging more for the brand?

When a technician begins to generate unintended high spots, it is almost always a result of mismanaged energy input into a restricted system. Let’s break that down. ⚙️ The Problem: You are introducing energy (tool pressure) into a panel that is not free to respond. Why? Because of: - Crown compression zones - Residual tension rings - Locked structural features - Improper load distribution 🔬 What Happens Mechanically: When energy is introduced into a restricted system: - The panel cannot displace downward or laterally - Energy redirects vertically - Result = localized high spot formation 📉 This is NOT a pushing problem. This is a system preparation problem. 🧭 Correct Approach (Energy Flow Model): 1. Diagnose BEFORE input - Identify restriction zones - Map tension/compression relationships 2. Restore movement pathways - Knockdown crowns (compression relief) - Blend to distribute energy - Introduce lateral tension when needed 3. Reintroduce controlled energy - Small amplitude pushes - Consistent rhythm (Flex & Rhythm principle) - Pattern-based movement ⚔️ Key Principle: You are not applying force to move metal.You are introducing energy into a system that must be capable of receiving it. 🧠 Final Thought: High spots are not mistakes. They are diagnostic signals that: - The system is locked - The sequence is wrong - Or the technician is forcing outcome instead of managing process Now WORK HARD and GO BE GREAT! 🇺🇸🫡🤜🤛😎🤙

2024 Honda Pilot. It’s hard to get a good idea from the picture of the damage so I’m seeing it in person this weekend. I think there might be access through the taillight or something underneath the trim. Maybe cold glue to bring up the deepest part then push. What would you do to start it?