New Era - Dent Wars

32 Techs Enter. One Walks Away a Champion.

Get ready, because MTE Dent Wars is bringing something brand new to the show floor this year — and it's going to be intense.

Here's the setup: 32 of the best paintless dent repair techs in the business go head-to-head in a single-elimination showdown. No teams, no shortcuts — just skill, speed, and nerve, round after round, until only one competitor is left standing.

How It Works

Each round, every competitor tackles the same type of dent, working against the clock while judges size up their technique. Get through your round, advance. Come up short, and the competition moves on without you.

The rounds ramp up as the bracket tightens:

          · Round 1 – Door Dent: 10 minutes on the clock

          · Round 2 – Fender Dent: 15 minutes on the clock

          · Round 3 – Quarter Panel Dent: 20 minutes on the clock

          · Round 4 – Rail Dent: 25 minutes on the clock

          · Round 5 – Hood Dent: 45 minutes on the clock

Each round brings a bigger panel, a tougher dent, and more pressure — until it all comes down to one final head-to-head battle for the title.

Why You Won't Want to Miss It

This isn't just a competition to watch — it's a masterclass happening in real time. Attendees get a front-row seat to see how the industry's sharpest techs think, move, and problem-solve under the clock. Whether it's picking up a new technique or just soaking in the energy of the crowd, Dent Wars is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about moments at MTE.

So who's got what it takes to go the distance? Mark the calendar — the first-ever Dent Wars Champion is about to be crowned.​