#28 Level Up Training - Behind The Scenes Set-Up

Get ready for a full-access, no-filter walk-through of what it really takes to launch a high-level training event at the Automotive Appearance Institute. In this episode, Gene is running on fumes but bringing the energy as he shares everything going on behind the scenes of Level Up Week—from prepping gnarly practice panels to testing brand-new tools before students even touch them. You’ll hear about: How Gene and Mack hit the junkyard to find the perfect practice panels (and why that's harder than it sounds) A sneak peek at cutting-edge tools from JVF, KECO, Black Plague, and more—including the beastly 500-watt JVF glue gun and the ultra-compact K-Power First impressions of Secure Tech’s innovative tool mats and armbands The gnarly sharp dents lined up for students to conquer—and why they’re ideal for leveling up skills Why tension is everything in advanced GPR (and how Gene’s using it to reshape nasty aluminum damage) A classroom and shop walk-through, showing off new tech like wireless HDMI camera setups and dual-color lights from Elim A Dent Plus, Gene shares his thoughts on the SB4 “Shrinky Box” from Black Plague, gives a preview of what’s coming up at the PDR College Advanced Skills Seminar, and hints at an upcoming two-day advanced glue pull class for techs looking to go deeper into serious damage. If you're in the paintless dent repair world—or thinking about stepping into it—you don’t want to miss this one. It’s gritty, detailed, and full of the tools and tactics that make high-level training truly next-level. 🛠️ Watch. Listen. Learn. Level up. 🎧 Subscribe to The All Access Podcast🌐 www.autoappearanceinstitute.com📲 Follow us on all platforms: @AutoAppearanceInstitute