Dent Trials

The Competition at a Glance

90 Minutes

Participants have 90 Minutes to remove a fender crease dent, a door round dent, and glue pull

a rail dent.

The Task

Precision and attention to detail are key when removing the dent from crease dent in fender, round dent in door, and glue pull dent in rail.

Judging Criteria

Work will be judged by technique, speed, professionalism and quality of work.

Victory

Only the best will take home the coveted Dent Trials trophy, as well as prizes from our exhibitors.

Will it be you?

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I signed up & received my confirmation email, now what?

When you arrive at PDR Expo, come check in at the Dent Competition area. We will confirm your arrival & let you know when to come back based on your competition time.
What happens if I’m late for my scheduled time?

If you are late, you lose that amount of time. If you are more than 10 minutes late, you forfeit & will not receive a refund.
How often are contestants competing?

Contestants are scheduled every 45 minutes for the Beginners Competition.
Do I need to bring my own tools?

You can bring your tools if you like, but you can also borrow tools from vendors at the show. Make plans with vendors before your competition time. We do provide lights & stands, window guards, window wedges, glue guns, glue, various tabs, slide hammers, mini lifters, and polish & towels for you to use. Anything else you need, you provide.
How much time do I get?

For Beginners competition, you will receive 30 minutes to complete in removing a dent from a hood.
Are there any restrictions I should know about?

Yes: no sanding, no heat, and no coaching. If you are caught doing any of these, you will be immediately disqualified, and no refund will be given.
Does set up & break down time come out of my competition time?

No, you will have 10 minutes to set up and 5 minutes to break down that does not come out of your competition time.
How is the Beginners Competition Judged?

Contestants will receive a 10-minute warning as their time is expiring. Contestants may stop & call their dent complete at any time if they finish before time has expired. Judging will begin when the dent is complete and/or time is up. Dents will receive preliminary judging by the competition moderators immediately upon completion of the dent. A final judging will be done at the finish of the competition by a separate panel of judges.
When should I arrive on the day of my competition time?

We ask that you arrive at least 10 minutes before your start time. If you are more than 10 minutes late for your competition time, you forfeit the time missed and you will not be refunded.
When will I find out who won?

Awards & prizes will be announced at the end of the show on Saturday.
Are there prizes for the winners?

The top three winners will receive a trophy and prizes from our vendors. The first-place winner of the Beginners Competition will receive hotel and entry into the Dent Trails at the 2026 PDR Expo in Las Vegas.