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Specialty Courses now available!

GPDR 1



This one day course gives the student the proper foundation for effective glue pulling. Topics include tool & tab options, proper preparation, glue selection and troubleshooting. Hands on demonstrations and guided practice give the student the experience to remove small dents to a commercially acceptable level.
Price $495 Winter Special $300!

GPDR 2

This one day course takes the glue puller tools beyond their normal use. Topics and demonstrations include: Creases, Sharp Dents, Large / Complex Dents, and advanced blending techniques. Prerequisite: you must be able to demonstrate proficiency with a glue puller or have taken the GPDR 1 course.
Cost $595 Winter Special $400!

Body Shop Technician

Many body shop technicians can benefit from some basic PDR instruction to reduce their conventional labor times significantly.
Cost $495 / Day  Winter Special $300 / Day!

Insurance Adjuster / Estimator Training

This is a one day class and will focus on giving an overview of the PDR process and it’s capabilities and limitations. Attendees will learn how to more accurately estimate hail damaged vehicles using industry accepted guides for PDR. Proper reflection and lighting examples will be demonstrated. Large dent estimating and repair expectations will be explained. This class will teach how to greatly reduce the need for supplements.
Cost $250

Retraining / Troubleshooting

These are 1-3 day courses that can correct your bad habits and get you on the right path to improving your PDR skills. We will evaluate your current skill level and help you implement the changes needed to succeed. Please bring your PDR tools and lights with you as we will make recommendations to you about them. Our effective training and industry expertise has helped many students turn around their careers and become successful. Please call us to discuss your PDR history and particular needs. Pricing will be determined based off of your individual needs. Please read the testimonials listed on this site and contact us if you would like to talk to any of our former students.
Cost: Please call for an evaluation.

Classes are held at our facility in Boulder, Colorado. Training course prices do not inlcude travel expenses.

Don't Fall for Hype and High Pressure!

Paintless dent removal, or PDR, is a difficult art to master. It takes professional training and a dedicated attitude of determination and perseverance to succeed. The learning curve for a technician to produce quality repairs is usually at least 6-12 months. Despite what you may hear from other training companies, PDR has NOT been re-invented with technical words or phrases. There are no shortcuts in your training or success. PDR is simply metal physics and techniques in action. Our training features time-tested principles in an A+B=C environment.

Tom Price was trained by the first documented PDR technician in the country over 16 years ago. His first generation training and experiences enable your success in a predictable manner. He has trained and provided advanced training for other top trainers in this business.

Please take the advice you receive from other internet PDR training companies with a grain of salt. Many companies are simply in business to take your money without care for your results. Don't be manipulated by companies offering government programs or financing plans. State or government certification has nothing to do with your real world success. PDR is SATURATED in the wholesale markets in most parts of the US. The hail repair field is becoming a victim of too many technicians, and not enough work. The only growth market left in the US is for retail repairs in a larger city or metropolitan area.

Do your homework and conduct a thorough market research study of your area before you waste your time and money. There is a huge FAILURE rate in PDR training. This failure can be blamed on a variety of factors including:

• Inadequate research of desired market area to see if there is enough demand for your services.
• Lack of determination to succeed by practicing your craft on a consistent basis after your initial training is completed.
• Impatience or unrealistic expectations.
• Inferior tools, equipment, and lighting.
• Poor financial planning. You must have a business plan and means to survive while you perfect your skills in this trade.
• Bad eyesight or corrected vision.
• Poor physical health or a bad back.
• Inferior training by an unqualified instructor or insincere training mill.

The unique training courses we offer at PDRCoach include the following:

• "No-drill" access techniques
• Cutting-edge glue pulling principles (GPDR).
• Introduction to advanced access repairs with shaved tooling.
• Individualized training for the market area you desire to service.
• Dent blending demonstrations and theory.
• Indoor/ outdoor work environments.
• Custom spray-fogged reflection and lighting systems.
• Dedicated follow up services and continued education through a comprehensive DVD and video library.
• Proprietary tools manufactured for our students.

Please feel free to contact us by phone or email to answer any questions or offer advice to help you make informed decisions. Thank-you!!

Meet your Coach:

Tom Price's classes are open to students of any level. Both new and experienced students are welcome to apply.

His vast skill in PDR as a repair technician and trainer has allowed people to see the true benefits of learning PDR the correct way. His training methods are brought to his students in a no-nonsense style that are easy to understand. Through teaching the basic principle of developing correct practice habits, his students leave him knowing that they have the confidence to succeed in this very competitive trade.

Please call Tom at 815-341-6519 for information on PDR training.