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
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