PDR Metal Flow Explained | Understanding Crowns in Dent Repair

Why do dents move the way they do during PDR? In this video I explain real metal flow, crowns, and pressure using an actual repair. In this PDR tutorial I break down real metal flow, crowns, pressure, and dent movement during an actual paintless dent repair. A lot of technicians focus only on pushing dents, but understanding HOW the metal moves is one of the biggest keys to cleaner repairs, better finishes, and faster repair times. In this video you will learn: ✅ How crowns affect a dent ✅ Understanding metal flow in PDR ✅ Reading pressure and tension ✅ Why dents move the way they do ✅ Real-world dent repair analysis ✅ Before and after PDR repair process This is not just a before & after repair video — this is a deeper look into the thought process behind advanced paintless dent repair. 👇 Online PDR Training https://bestpdrtraining.com TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro & Damage Overview 00:59 Looking At The Quarter Panel Damage 01:35 Understanding Metal Flow & Crowns 02:42 First Pushes & Repair Strategy 03:26 Opening The Crown 04:20 Tool Choice & Initial Movement 05:10 Reading Pressure In The Metal 06:09 Helping The Metal Flow Naturally 06:57 Glue Pulling The Crown Area 08:08 Fine Tuning The Main Damage 09:28 Light Position & Reading The Dent 10:19 Controlling The Crown Pressure 11:27 Understanding Impact Direction 12:52 Blending & Smoothing The Repair 13:51 Final Fine Tuning 14:48 Straightening & Cleanup 15:53 Polishing & Final Result 16:55 Before & After 17:08 Outro #PDR #PaintlessDentRepair #MetalFlow #DentRepair #PDRTraining #HailDamage #DentRemoval #PDRTutorial