Skip to content

How To Shrink Stretched Dents Like A Pro (PDR Shrinking Explained)

July 3, 2026 · 59 min

Show notes

Stretched dents and oil cans are some of the biggest challenges in Paintless Dent Repair.

In this episode, Žan Vidic and Zeeshan break down everything you need to know about shrinking metal, repairing stretched dents, avoiding common mistakes, and using shrinking boxes effectively.

They discuss why dents stretch, how shrinking actually works, when to shrink during a repair, shrinking aluminum, push-to-paint vs retail repairs, and the lessons they've learned from years of repairing hail damage and oversized dents.

Whether you're an experienced PDR technician or working toward advanced repairs, this episode is full of practical advice that can immediately improve your repairs.

Learn more:
https://bestpdrtraining.com

Listen every Friday for new episodes of the PDR Universe Podcast.

#PDR #PaintlessDentRepair #DentRepair #HailDamage #GluePullRepair #MetalShrinking #ShrinkingDents #PDRTraining #PDRTools #BodyShop

All episodes of PDR Universe

Settings

Display

Language

Decides which stations you see first on the home page.

History

Recently played stations and episodes and your latest searches are only stored in this browser.

Notifications

A short notice when a podcast you follow has a new episode. Turn off single podcasts with the bell on their page.

Account

Save favorites – in the app and on the website.

Keyboard shortcuts

/
Open search
Space
Play or pause
← →
In the player: back 15 s, forward 30 s (episodes) · in a row: next tile
↑ ↓
In a row: target within the tile
Home / End
In a row: first or last tile
Esc
Close window or menu
?
This overview
Now playing

Go to station page

Play next

    Add episodes with “Play next” – they play after the current episode.