Welcome to Gateway PDR Training

Gateway Dent Training Center, located near St. Louis, Missouri, is a subsidiary of Gateway Dent LLC, owned and operated by Mike Sewald, who has trained hundreds of technicians as well as instructors at other training facilities.

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What's New Click here to see the commercial. Click here to see the repair commercial. When I went into PDR training I didn't really know what to expect, but what I got was simply the best. The instructor was very knowledgeable and very in-depth on every aspect of PDR training. It was almost all hands-on, and the notes we took I still use when I'm on the job today. There is no way you could learn PDR in a two week course. I would recommend Gateway PDR training to anybody who has an interest in PDR, no matter if you're a hail tech or a route tech. Chris Roth St. Louis, MO. Read More of this and Other Testimonials!!!!!

There are no contracts required, you are free to work anywhere you like.

We offer ride-along programs either here in St. Louis, or anywhere in the country. We will come to you for Advanced Ride-Along.

For those of you who are not familiar with the Paintless Dent Repair industry, I strongly recommend you do a lot of research, and talk with existing Dent Repair Professionals before deciding what type of training is best for you.

Most technicians who come for training were referred by a friend or relative who cannot dedicate the time for proper instruction to get them started.

You will need lots of help your first year working as an apprentice for an experienced Route or Hail Technician. We focus on you specific needs.  We constantly monitor your progress and spend more effort in your weaker areas.

Our Process:

Lets face it, no one is going to learn everything about Paintless Dent Repair in four weeks, let alone some other one or two week courses.  But we can give you a good basic foundation on which to build.

Some companies teach inaccurate pushes to begin lifting the dent, called “roughing it up”, then go back and clean it up later.  With our process, each push is calculated and precise.  Leaving no wasted effort, so the dent comes up clean the first time.

We continually strive to provide quality training at reasonable prices.

WHERE CAN I WORK AFTER I COMPLETE THE TRAINING?

Upon successful completion of the course and certification, (if interested in chasing hail) your contact information is forwarded to some of the major hail brokers, and you are added to our lists of available technicians. THERE ARE NO CONTRACTS REQUIRED. You are free to work anywhere you like, retail, bodyshops, car rentals, fleet vehicles, auctions, or dealers and used car lots. In short, you can work anywhere you like.

Tuition Fees:

We offer the following courses:

• Basic dents and creases
  • 6 weeks - $2,400 per week *
  • 4 weeks - $2,800 per week *
• Basic Hail Repair
  • 6 weeks - $2,400 per week *
  • 4 weeks - $2,800 per week *
• Advanced large and severe damage
  • $2,800 per week
• Advanced ride-along assistance
  • $2,800 per week
• Weekend seminars are available.

Our graduation certificate is recognized by major Hail Brokers across the country!

* If your ability is not where it needs to be, you can continue on a weekly basis for as long as you need.

A note from MIKE SEWALD, owner, and primary Instructor:

Hello, and thanks for visiting our website. Hopefully you will find some helpful information to put you on the road to joining our industry. We have a huge network of Technicians in almost every State in the U.S., Canada, and some in Europe. So if you're looking for the best, and most comprehensive training in the industry, please give me a call.

Thanks!
Michael Sewald, Gateway Dent, LLC (314) 775-9904