PDR Starter Guide

New to PDR? Start smart

Starting with Paintless Dent Repair doesn’t mean buying everything at once.

 

Below is a selection of tools we believe you need as a beginner to start Paintless Dent Repair and practice your skills.

 

Our recommended approach:

  • Start small
  • Practice and gain experience
  • Expand your tools as you grow

 

Every technician develops their own preferences over time. Your starter set should be simple, practical, and affordable. All products in our webshop are made by the best manufacturers in the Paintless Dent Repair world. Whatever tools you choose, you always choose quality.

 

What do you need to start PDR?

Below we show a selection of products and categories that we think every beginner needs. Advice: start small and build your set while gaining experience.

 

Lighting
A good lamp is essential. It allows you to see the dents and the effect of your work clearly. We recommend a small portable LED lamp that is easy to mount and adjust. Start with a compact model before investing in larger systems.

 

Basic Tool Set (Hooks & Rods)
You need tools to push dents from behind the panel. For beginners, we recommend a 7-piece side panel hook set. Focus on versatility over quantity.

 

Glue Pull Set
Not all dents are reachable from behind. Start simple. You can upgrade tabs and glue later.

For a basic glue pull setup you need:
Glue Gun (220V or 12V)
Glue Sticks
Glue Tabs (variety)

 

Hammers & Knockdowns
Used for finishing and precision work. You need:
Lightweight Hammer
Knockdown Tool (Plastic or Metal tip)

 

Optional: Starter Sets:

 

Our Basic Advice:

  • Don’t invest too much at the beginning
  • Learn how each tool works
  • Expand based on real jobs
  • Practice is more important than equipment

 

Ordering & Shipping

We are a webshop in the Netherlands and ship daily across Europe. We offer:

  • Fast shipping
  • Fair prices
  • Automatic shipping cost calculation at checkout

See shipping info: https://www.denttoolcompany.nl/en/service/verzending/

 

Stock Notifications

If a product you want is out of stock, leave your email on the product page and you will be notified automatically when it is available.

 

Not sure what to choose?

Contact us. We are happy to help with your first setup.

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Power PDR 3-LED multicolor light with power bank

Power PDR 3-LED multicolor light with power bank

€325,- Excl. VAT
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Polished Dent hammer

Polished Dent hammer

€65,- Excl. VAT
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Delrin knockdown with 2 magnets

Delrin knockdown with 2 magnets

€19,- Excl. VAT
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Surebonder Cordless Glue Gun 185°C with Makita battery adapter

Surebonder Cordless Glue Gun 185°C with Makita battery adapter

€85,- Excl. VAT
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Side Panel Hook set - 7 pieces
Dent Tool’s choice

Side Panel Hook set - 7 pieces

€199,- Excl. VAT
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Black Glue 25 sticks - all weather

Black Glue 25 sticks - all weather

€26,- Excl. VAT
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Atlas & Tabweld kit

Atlas & Tabweld kit

€66,- Excl. VAT
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Starter set 9 pieces

Starter set 9 pieces

€289,- Excl. VAT
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Tech set with 38 tools

Tech set with 38 tools

€1.450,- Excl. VAT
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Company set - 50 pieces

Company set - 50 pieces

€1.250,- Excl. VAT
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Dentcraft Pro set - 63 pieces

Dentcraft Pro set - 63 pieces

€2.270,- Excl. VAT
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Dentcraft Company set - 72 pieces

Dentcraft Company set - 72 pieces

€2.150,- Excl. VAT
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Starter set | Hail - 17 pieces

Starter set | Hail - 17 pieces

€675,- Excl. VAT
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