Secrets of the International Dent Olympics Revealed!
Join us as we explore the exciting tools and techniques I used at the International Dent Olympics in Japan. Discover how we tackle challenging dents head-on and what makes this competition one of a kind. Watch now to learn more about the artistry of dent repair!
My First Experience at the IASRE Dent Repair Trade Show in Japan! Embarking on my first trip to Japan for the IASRE Dent Repair Show was a dream come true. This event was not just a showcase of skills but a platform for my very first competition in a single-person, Olympics-style format where I had to fix a dent under time constraints. During the competition, I had the opportunity to work with some fantastic tools. Here I use several brands that are well-respected in the paintless dent repair (PDR) community, including Dent Reaper, Anson, A1, Keco, and Dent Vision. Each tool has its unique features that cater the dent removal process. In my video, I shared various tips and tricks that I picked up along the way. From identifying the right tool for each specific dent types to mastering techniques that can save precious seconds, the insights I discussed are invaluable for anyone looking to enhance their PDR skills. Overall, participating in this competition not only challenged me but also deepened my appreciation for the craft. I left Japan inspired and eager to continue honing my skills in dent repair and I cannot wait to attend the next event in 2026!
The back side of our TDN Tool cart is filled with more paintless dent repair tools. These are tools we might use slightly less but are still needed very often. Starting from the left hand side we have an entire tool tray full of Dent Craft whale tails. These tools work specifically between bracing. This tray features multiple different lengths and widths of whale tail style tools.
On To More Tools
Moving to the next tray this one has our go to door tools on it. These are made up of PDR Finesse tools with their ratchet style handles. Featuring a shorter door tool, a longer version (not shown) and a flag style tool seen with tessa tape on the tip. We also have a PDR Finesse double bend tool with an interchangeable tip. The tip on this tool is available from Dead on Dent Tools and it features a red cherry cap available from Dent Craft.
But Wait There Is More
Finishing up on this tray is the Ultra Dent Tools and their Pick tools. These are sharper tools that have and work especially great on Aluminum panels.
Today we will be doing a PDR Tool Review featuring Edgy Tools. If you are involved in the paintless dent repair (PDR) industry at all, you have heard of Edgy Tools one way or another. From there awesome advertising featuring the Edgy Gator, that theme runs through the entire company and I absolutely love it. Down to the fantastic and game changing tools they develop and KEEP developing, if you are a tech why would you not want to work smarter, not harder!
There are two different tools we are highlighting in this review.
The No-Roll Knockdown
The Knockers Blending Hammer tip
Both of these tools bring new elements of surprises to the paintless dent repair industry. One is a smaller more efficient hammer tip, to basically what I would refer to as the swiss army knife of knock downs.
