Glue Pull or Push First? The PDR Decision Every Tech Must Learn

Glue Pull or Push First? The PDR Decision Every Tech Must Learn

Should you glue pull first or push first? In this episode of the PDR Universe Podcast, Zan Vidic and Zeeshan break down one of the most important decisions every Paintless Dent Repair technician faces. The discussion covers cold glue, hot glue, pushing techniques, hail damage repair, parking dents, body lines, roof damage, rail repairs, stretched metal and real-world examples from years of professional PDR experience. Whether you're a beginner learning PDR or an experienced technician looking to improve efficiency, this episode will help you understand when each repair method makes the most sense. 🎓 Learn PDR: https://www.bestpdrtraining.com

What Happens At A European PDR Tech Meetup?

This week on the PDR Universe Podcast, Žan Vidic and permanent co-host Zeeshan look back at the recent European PDR Tech Meetup held in Slovenia. From technicians traveling over 1,500 km to attend, to networking, technical discussions, behind-the-scenes stories, and a tour of the new ASIS facility, this episode highlights the passion that drives the paintless dent repair community. They also share plenty of funny moments—including airport stories, Balkan food, local culture, and one unforgettable lesson: maybe don't drink with Balkans if you're not prepared. 😂 Topics include: • Europe's growing PDR community • Networking and business relationships • The value of in-person meetups • Competition mindset and motivation • Behind the scenes of the new ASIS shop • Funny travel stories and cultural experiences 🎓 Learn more at: https://www.bestpdrtraining.com [https://www.bestpdrtraining.com]

PDR Universe - Episode 22: The PDR Technicians Who Changed Our Careers (And Why It Matters)

Who helped shape your PDR career? In this episode of the PDR Universe Podcast, Žan Vidic and Zeeshan discuss the technicians, mentors, competitors, podcast hosts and industry legends who influenced their journeys in Paintless Dent Repair. From early hail repair days and learning the basics, to discovering PDR College, Bryce Kelly, Sal Contreras, Giedrius, competitions, seminars and online education, this episode explores how knowledge is passed from one generation of technicians to the next. Topics include: * Learning PDR from mentors * Early career struggles * The impact of competitions * PDR education and training * Bryce Kelly's influence on modern PDR * Why every technician should keep learning 🌐 Learn more: https://bestpdrtraining.com [https://bestpdrtraining.com] 🎙️ PDR Universe Podcast Episode 22.

PDR Universe - Episode 21: Extreme PDR Competition: Big Dent Repair At The Highest Level

In this episode of the PDR Universe Podcast, Zeeshan shares his full experience competing at the CamAuto GPR Competition in Canada — one of the most advanced paintless dent repair competitions in the world. We discuss: * High-level PDR & GPR techniques * Large damage repairs * Lateral tension & glue pulling * Competition pressure * Lessons from world-class technicians * The future of big dent repair Featuring discussions about technicians from around the world, CamAuto tools, advanced repair methods, and what it really takes to compete at the highest level in PDR. If you’re serious about improving your dent repair skills, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. 🌐 Learn more: https://bestpdrtraining.com [https://bestpdrtraining.com]

PDR Universe - Episode 20: How PDR Techs Find Hail FAST In Europe 🌩️ (Hail Signals Europe)

How do PDR technicians find hail storms fast in Europe? In this episode of the PDR Universe Podcast, Žan Vidic and Zeeshan sit down with Bartosz Zawadzki to talk about Hail Signals Europe — a platform designed to help paintless dent repair technicians find hail damage opportunities across Europe faster and more efficiently. We discuss: • Hail chasing in Europe • Real-time hail alerts for PDR techs • Why speed matters in hail repair • Fake AI hail reports online • Networking in the PDR industry • How Hail Signals Europe works • The future of hail chasing in Europe If you are a PDR technician, hail chaser, dent repair tech, or someone interested in paintless dent repair and hail damage repair, this episode is full of valuable insights and real-world experience. 🌩️ Check out Hail Signals Europe: https://hailsignalseurope.com/ Use code: UNIVERSE 🎓 Learn PDR Online: https://bestpdrtraining.com 📲 Follow Žan Vidic: https://www.instagram.com/zan.vidic ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:11 Podcast starts 00:41 Bart returns to PDR Universe 01:54 Europe hail season discussion 06:22 Hail Signals Europe explained 10:42 Žan reviews the system after testing 18:43 Why technicians should care about fast reports 29:07 Live demo of the Telegram alerts 31:20 HSE pricing & discount code 42:33 Why speed matters in hail chasing 49:44 Why networking matters more than cold calling 58:32 Final thoughts from Bart 59:15 Outro