PDR Level 1 – 4-Week Intensive Course

Learn the fundamentals of Paintless Dent Removal in a 4-week hands-on training. Includes a full starter tool kit.

Start your journey in the world of Paintless Dent Removal (PDR) with our intensive 4-week training program designed specifically for beginners. Whether you’re looking to start a new career or add a new service to your auto business, this course offers the perfect entry point.

You’ll train directly at Dent Wolf HQ in Joliet, Illinois, in small groups of 5–10 students for maximum attention and hands-on experience. Throughout the course, you’ll learn core PDR techniques including leverage, access points, glue pulling, and working with a variety of vehicle panels.

The course also includes a complete starter tool kit worth $3,000, so you leave equipped to begin your first repairs right away. By the end of the program, you’ll have a strong foundation in PDR and the confidence to move forward as a technician.

Price Breakdown:

Total Price: $10,000

$7,000 – Training Program
$3,000 – Starter PDR Tool Kit included (yours to keep)

What You Will Learn

Basic Principles of PDR – understanding dents, access points, and tools.
Glue Pulling Techniques – tabs, glues, and removal processes.
Pushing Tools – rods, door tools, hail rods, whale tails.
Lighting & Reflection – reading panels and precision work.
Practical Repairs – hail dents, door dings, minor creases.

Who This Course Is For

Beginners with no prior experience in auto repair.
Car enthusiasts who want to learn a premium skill.
Technicians looking to expand their expertise.
Anyone interested in launching a PDR business.

Certification

At the end of the course, students receive a Dent Wolf PDR Training Certificate, proving their skills and opening opportunities to work in the PDR industry.

Student Experience

““I chose Dent Wolf School because they are known for having the top PDR in Chicago. The course is intense, but it prepared me 100% for reality. Now I earn my living doing dent repair full-time. Best investment ever!””

James Wilson

Dixon, IL

“”The instructors are true masters. They taught me not only the technique, but also how to approach complex hail repair damage. I greatly appreciated the practical sessions on dentless repair on real car bodies.””

William Martinez

Milwaukee, WI

““Thanks to my training at Dent Wolf, I was able to get a job immediately after completing the course. They covered all aspects of dent and repair and paintless dentless repair. I am very happy with my new career!””

Matthew King

Chicago, IL

PDR Level 1 – 4-Week Intensive Course