I rarely reach for a torch—but when I do, it’s usually because access has become the entire repair. This is the end of my whale tail after working along the edge of a sunroof. The roof brace was bonded so tightly to the outer skin that reaching the very lip—where the glass rests—meant heating the tip and carefully punching through the stubborn panel adhesive. That blue, purple, and gold finish? 🌈👈 Those are temper colors—the evidence of what it took to create access. 🔥 When a dent sits on the edge of a panel with tight double bracing behind it, you may not be able to place a tool on the damage until you make a path. Sometimes that means sacrificing the finish on your tool, heating the tip, and working through the adhesive one controlled move at a time. ⚠️ Beginners, be careful. You’re working near glass, adhesive, coatings, wiring, headliners, and painted exterior metal. Understand what’s behind the panel, control your heat, and never rush the process. But when access is limited and the repair demands it… Heat the tip. Make the path. Get a tool on the damage. Because whenever possible, we push metal first. 💪👈👊 Now WORK HARD and GO BE GREAT. #PaintlessDentRepair #PDRTraining #DentRepair #PDRTools #AutoBodyRepair

1. Estimating 2. Setting Up Proper Expectations 3. Prep for Repair 4. Identifying what needs to done to repair 5. Repairing 6. Finishing

Here’s a video response to one of your fellow classmates, addressing how i resolve the seam feature left as a result of damage near the edge of the panel. Now WORK HARD and GO BE GREAT.

One-Day Refresher & Correction Session Sometimes you don’t need another full week of training—you just need an experienced set of eyes to confirm what you’re doing right, identify what may be holding you back, and help you make the necessary corrections before small habits become permanent ones. I’m opening a few days in December exclusively for members of the Pushmore Academy family. This one-day, in-person session can be used for: • A progress evaluation • A post-training check-in • Technique correction • Breaking through a plateau • Refreshing foundational principles • Guidance on specific struggles or repairs • Confirmation that you’re practicing in the right direction We’ll meet you exactly where you are. Bring your questions, your struggles, and the areas where you feel uncertain. We’ll evaluate your current process, sharpen what needs attention, and give you clear direction for what to work on next. This isn’t about starting over. It’s about checking the map, correcting your course, and continuing forward with confidence. Pushmore Academy Family Rate: $600 December availability is limited. If you’d like to reserve a day on the calendar, comment CHECK-IN or send me a private message. Let’s see where you are—and get you ready for where you’re going next. ⚔️

Still working on cleaning up the finish.. no garage, but getting it done