PDR Universe

Zan Vidic
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PDR Universe is where PDR gets real. Hosted by Žan and Zeeshan, the podcast dives into the unfiltered side of Paintless Dent Repair — the wins, the mistakes, the grind, and the mindset behind top technicians and successful PDR businesses.

  1. 4d ago

    PDR Universe - Episode 21: Extreme PDR Competition: Big Dent Repair At The Highest Level

    In this episode of the PDR Universe Podcast, Zeeshan shares his full experience competing at the CamAuto GPR Competition in Canada — one of the most advanced paintless dent repair competitions in the world. We discuss: High-level PDR & GPR techniquesLarge damage repairsLateral tension & glue pullingCompetition pressureLessons from world-class techniciansThe future of big dent repairFeaturing discussions about technicians from around the world, CamAuto tools, advanced repair methods, and what it really takes to compete at the highest level in PDR. If you’re serious about improving your dent repair skills, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. 🌐 Learn more:https://bestpdrtraining.com

    58 min

  2. May 22

    PDR Universe - Episode 20: How PDR Techs Find Hail FAST In Europe 🌩️ (Hail Signals Europe)

    How do PDR technicians find hail storms fast in Europe? In this episode of the PDR Universe Podcast, Žan Vidic and Zeeshan sit down with Bartosz Zawadzki to talk about Hail Signals Europe — a platform designed to help paintless dent repair technicians find hail damage opportunities across Europe faster and more efficiently. We discuss: • Hail chasing in Europe • Real-time hail alerts for PDR techs • Why speed matters in hail repair • Fake AI hail reports online • Networking in the PDR industry • How Hail Signals Europe works • The future of hail chasing in Europe If you are a PDR technician, hail chaser, dent repair tech, or someone interested in paintless dent repair and hail damage repair, this episode is full of valuable insights and real-world experience. 🌩️ Check out Hail Signals Europe: https://hailsignalseurope.com/ Use code: UNIVERSE 🎓 Learn PDR Online: https://bestpdrtraining.com 📲 Follow Žan Vidic: https://www.instagram.com/zan.vidic ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:11 Podcast starts 00:41 Bart returns to PDR Universe 01:54 Europe hail season discussion 06:22 Hail Signals Europe explained 10:42 Žan reviews the system after testing 18:43 Why technicians should care about fast reports 29:07 Live demo of the Telegram alerts 31:20 HSE pricing & discount code 42:33 Why speed matters in hail chasing 49:44 Why networking matters more than cold calling 58:32 Final thoughts from Bart 59:15 Outro

    1 hr

  3. May 15

    PDR Universe - Episode 19: Top 5 PDR Mistakes Even Advanced Technicians Make

    How to improve your PDR skills and avoid the biggest paintless dent repair mistakes.In this PDR Universe Podcast episode, Žan Vidic and Zeeshan break down the top mistakes even advanced PDR technicians still make during hail damage repair, glue pulling, lateral tension, cold glue work, and large dent repairs. This episode covers: Why rushing repairs hurts your qualityHow lateral tension changes dent repairCommon glue pulling mistakesWhy cold glue is becoming essential in modern PDRHeat management tips for paintless dent repairHow top technicians analyze dents differentlyWhether you are learning PDR or already repairing dents professionally, these advanced PDR tips can help you become faster, cleaner, and more consistent. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:11 Intro00:30 Advanced PDR mistakes explained01:19 Pancake story & repair mindset 😂03:25 Zeeshan’s Volkswagen mistake08:36 Mistake #1 – Not using lateral tension12:19 Why lateral tension matters in big dent repair15:49 Mistake #2 – Rushing repairs17:03 Bryce Kelly’s approach to dent analysis20:58 Mistake #3 – Not seeing the full picture23:45 Hidden damage behind panels27:17 Hail damage perspective mistakes30:13 Mistake #4 – Not using cold glue32:01 How cold glue evolved in PDR35:15 Heating panels for cold glue pulling39:11 Why many techs ignore cold glue42:25 USA vs Europe PDR tool mentality45:15 Mistake #5 – Not using heat correctly47:03 Hot glue heating trick explained50:46 Final thoughts52:14 Martin Sadler surprise appearance 😂52:51 Outro 🎓 ONLINE TRAINING:https://bestpdrtraining.com/#PDR #DentRepair #PaintlessDentRepair #HailDamageRepair

    53 min

  4. May 8

    PDR Universe - Episode 18: How To Become A Top PDR Tech (25 Years Experience)

    🎙️ PDR Universe Podcast Ep. 18 – Martin Sadler In this episode, we talk with Martin Sadler — one of the most experienced and respected PDR technicians in the industry. With over 25 years in the field, Martin shares his journey, insights, and lessons learned from years of high-level repairs, competitions, and training. We cover: The reality of learning PDR How the industry has evolved Tools, techniques, and mindset Competitions and judging at the highest level Why most people underestimate PDR If you're serious about improving your skills or getting into PDR, this episode delivers real value. 👉 Learn more:https://bestpdrtraining.com ⏱️ Episode Chapters: 00:11 Intro01:11 Background & Experience07:41 Learning PDR15:41 Training & Progress22:11 YouTube & Industry Growth28:11 Challenges in PDR40:11 Competitions & High-Level Work52:11 Content & Final Thoughts59:11 Outro #PDR #DentRepair #Podcast #AutoRepair #PDRTraining

    1 hr

  5. May 1

    PDR Universe - Episode 17: Life of a Hail Technician 🌍 Real Truth About PDR On The Road (Money, Stress & Reality)

    What is it really like to be a hail technician? In this episode, we break down the real life of PDR hail work — from travel and long hours to money, stress, and lifestyle. If you're thinking about getting into hail damage repair or chasing storms, this is the honest truth from guys living it. Learn more:https://bestpdrtraining.com ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro00:11 Podcast intro00:31 What this episode is about01:13 Reality vs social media02:07 Why Žan didn’t explore cities03:06 Work mindset on hail04:43 Long hours vs smart work06:38 Daily routine explained08:19 Nutrition & energy during work10:57 Traveling & tools setup13:18 Hail vs retail PDR differences16:31 Mental challenges of hail18:22 Turning off your brain20:13 Dealing with brokers & scams22:07 Downsides of hail life25:26 Upsides of traveling for work28:58 New shop update32:35 Advice for beginners41:46 Mental vs physical limits47:13 Should you chase hail?58:05 Outro58:16 Outro ends

    1 hr

  6. Apr 24

    PDR Universe - Episode 16: CAM Auto GPR Competition Explained | Big Dent Repair with Steven Dyke

    In Episode 16 of the PDR Universe Podcast, we talk with Steven Dyke about the CAM Auto GPR Competition, glue pull repair, big dent repair, and where the PDR industry is heading next. We get into Steven’s PDR backstory, how glue pulling evolved over the years, why GPR is becoming more important, what makes the CAM Auto event unique, and which competitors are coming this year. If you’re into paintless dent repair, glue pull repair, collision-style PDR, or big dent strategy, this episode is packed with insight. Training: bestpdrtraining.com CAM Auto: camautopro.com 0:00 Intro 0:13 Welcome back + Steven Dyke intro 0:42 What this episode is about 1:40 Steven’s PDR backstory 4:13 How glue pulling evolved in PDR 8:24 Old-school PDR vs cordless tools today 9:40 What makes the CAM Auto competition different 13:45 Two-day format and how the event works 17:01 Why this event is so educational for techs 18:01 CAM Auto inside scoop: buy one, get one free 19:10 New lateral tension + CAM Auto future plans 21:00 Glue-pull-only competition overview 24:53 Main competition: what to expect 27:14 Why GPR matters more than ever 33:25 How big dent repair changed the industry 35:26 Learning from top-level technicians 42:24 Heat, metal memory & repair strategy 44:21 Glue-pull-only competition recap 46:21 Competitor lineup 52:26 Why this event matters for the whole PDR industry 57:49 Why Žan can’t make it this year 59:16 Final thoughts 59:54 Outro #PDR #PaintlessDentRepair #GPR #GluePullRepair #CAMAuto

    1 hr

  7. Apr 17

    PDR Universe - Episode 15: How to Learn PDR - Best Way to Start Paintless Dent Repair

    How do you actually learn PDR and get started in paintless dent repair? In this episode, we break down the best ways to learn PDR, from in-person training and online courses to apprenticeship and self-taught learning. We talk about: - how to start paintless dent repair - the fastest vs cheapest way to learn PDR - what beginners should focus on first - how long it takes to become a PDR technician - what tools you need to get started - common mistakes when learning PDR Whether you're thinking about getting into PDR or already starting out, this episode will help you understand the real path to becoming a PDR technician. Training: bestpdrtraining.com 0:00 Intro 0:35 How to learn PDR 1:30 Why more people want to get into PDR 4:01 How the PDR industry changed 5:21 Fastest way to learn (in-person training) 8:21 Apprenticeship pros & cons 10:29 Online PDR training explained 12:12 Best beginner path 17:40 Learning analogy (fast vs slow paths) 22:16 Different learning styles in PDR 24:37 Self-taught route explained 27:09 Beginner tools discussion 29:48 Best learning combination 34:44 Why learning alone is slower 36:39 Time vs money in PDR learning 44:56 Real beginner costs 50:29 Why quality tools matter 57:35 Final advice 59:25 Outro

    1 hr

  8. Apr 10

    PDR Universe - Episode 14: Why PDR Techs Stay Stuck (And How To Break Through)

    PDR Universe - Episode 14 In this episode, we talk about why some PDR technicians get stuck in their journey and stop improving. Maybe the work is still coming in. Maybe the customers are happy. Maybe the money is still decent. But if you stay too comfortable, avoid harder dents, and stop pushing yourself, sooner or later someone else will pass you. We talk about: • why comfort can quietly hold you back • why bigger dents create bigger opportunities • how body shops and customers start trusting you more when you tackle harder repairs • why training, repetition, and failure are all part of growth • how seminars and online training can speed up your progress • why copied tools and stagnant thinking hurt the whole industry This episode is all about growth, discipline, and staying hungry in PDR. Training & tools: bestpdrtraining.com

    1 hr
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PDR Universe is where PDR gets real. Hosted by Žan and Zeeshan, the podcast dives into the unfiltered side of Paintless Dent Repair — the wins, the mistakes, the grind, and the mindset behind top technicians and successful PDR businesses.

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    Zan Vidic
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  • Episodes
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