Success Stories & Testimonials

“Dear Mr. Sewald, my friend, my mentor, and my instructor, as I sit in my hotel room on the last night before my final, I cannot help but think of the past six weeks. The highs and lows, the struggles and milestones. It has been a roller coaster to say the least. You have asked for an evaluation and I believe that you will find this to be honest. Each morning entering into your shop I am greeted by a man with a passion for what he does. This man fully intends to help the student before him and as I am greeted by you I cannot help but notice that you are reading my demeanor and how I am doing on each and every day to see how I feel or if something is bothering me from the previous day of training. Your ability to read a student is second to none. You have pushed me past my comfort zone and what I could have ever thought possible, and just as I am failing you bring me back and build my confidence to push on. You have not only taught me Paintless Dent Repair, but how to overcome physical disabilities from a previous accident to allow for a future. The information that you provided is direct and to the point and my notebook will become my best friend in years to come. I can’t think of one thing I would change in your curriculum. You have displayed what is possible as a seasoned technician and as the light bulb has just starting to flicker with all of the possibilities I can only hope to possess one tenth of your skill set in the future. Your enthusiasm for what you do is addicting and allows a student to dream of what is possible. I believe the friendship that we have forged will last the test of time.

Sincerely the biggest guy you have ever had in class, your friend and student,

~ Jonathan Righetti

Reliable Dent Repair

Hi Mike,

This is Steve Shapiro. Just wanted to drop you a line and let you know that I took Billy out with me to upstate NY. Want to give you kudos on how well your training is. He was a great candidate and will have a great future in this business. He is the second person I have personally seen succeed from your program. So thanks Mike for doing what you do.

As usual, anyone asking how to get into this business, I refer them to you.

~ Steve Shapiro

“To put it simple, Gateway Dent is the place to go if you are serious about learning painless dent repair. Mike is honest and knows everything there is to knoow about training and preparing someone for the art of PDR. I took his 6 week course and learned something new every day. There was never a wasted day. I learned how to fix basic dents, creases, damage under braces, large dents, multifaceted dents, tool selection, access, how to manage paperwork, and much more. As long as you listen and give it your all, you will be ready for a PDR career with confidence after 6 weeks. It is an investment, but you won’t regret it. The course is worth every penny. Mike goes above and beyond and teaches things you won’t learn anywhere else, much less at a 2 week course.”

~ Shane Belt

Shane’s Dent Removal

Mike,

I want to thank you for taking the time to teach me invaluable skills that fast track me onto a successful career. I enjoyed the way you set up class with a few lectures and hands-on parts to help magnify the point you are trying to get across for the day. I wouldn’t change a thing about the experience I had learning from you, and feel that I can call you a good friend and valuable resource to have in the PDR business.

Thank you very much for everything you have done for me.

Sincerely,

~ Brandon Loging

Wisconsin

In the short amount of time I could give him, Mike Sewald at Gateway Dent Repair brought my skill level up, and guided me in a better direction with each repair we performed.

Upon entering his class with an ok foundation and no formal training, Mike went through the basic fundamentals of PDR. I quickly realized how ittle I actually knew about a quality repair.

I am humbled by the time and effort he put into my future with Paintless Dent Repair.

Thanks Mike!

~ Brandon Solomon

“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.

Thank you Mike and Gateway Dent Training Center for believing in me.”

~ Dexter Gill

A1 Dent Repair, LLC

THanks for the beginning of what will be a career that allows me to provide for those that mean so much to me. I always will remember the keys of repair to allow me to grow with the skill I will carry for life. Always be proud to be someone that gives skill to someone to take care of their family, bring someone that has trained beginners of a trade, take full pride in what you.

Gateway is a word that Mike uses in another fashion. He gives you the Gateway into a very promising career. With hard work and concentration he can lead you into a skill for life. Thanks Mike!

You’re a skilled instructor, keep doing what you do bud. Keep on them young boys to harden up, the world is full of folks that will take advantage of a new guy. Let them know to rise above the low-lifes in the world, especially in the PDR world.

~ Jesse “Jester” Atkins

North Carolina

~ Kenneth A. Forbes

Gary, IN

~ Matt Kennard

Cape Girardeau, MO.

Thanks Mike,”

~ Patrick Cunningham

St. Louis, MO

Thanks Mike”

~ Terry S

Gary, Indiana

~ Tim

Sullivan, Mo.

I wanted to thank you again for the lunch Wednesday and especially for using my car for a dent removal example! That was an unexpected bonus. Thanks for all the time you took explaining all aspects of your business. You have an impressive operation and I’m glad that James was directed to you.”

~ Wanda Ingerson