Paintless dent repair (PDR), also referred to as paintless dent removal, is the innovative process of removing dents, dings, and vehicle hail damage without damaging the paint or sacrificing the integrity of the vehicle. It is a much more affordable way of taking care of hail damage, dents, and dings.

How is it done?

PDR is completed with specially fabricated tools that will not damage your vehicle. Using surgical precision, the dent is accessed from behind the damaged panel. Slowly, pressure is applied to the dent. This steady pressure massages and manipulates the metal back into place. Because this technique relies on the natural memory of the metal, the integrity of the vehicle is maintained. Instead of concealing the damage or doing further damage in the repair process, paintless dent repair relies on surgical precision to restore your vehicle back to factory condition. It does not use body fillers (like body putty) and your vehicle will not need to be sanded or painted once PDR is complete.

What are the benefits?

Paintless dent repair offers countless benefits for people who are feeling frustrated by the dents and dings their vehicle has suffered from hail damage or other incidents. When most people encounter this kind of damage to their vehicles, they think they’ll have to go through the whole lengthy process of having extensive body work done followed up by sanding and a paint job. Instead, the paintless dent repair seamlessly takes care of hail damage and other dents and dings quickly and inexpensively when compared to other methods. You won’t have to worry about your car being in the shop for days and days as its repaired and you can save up to five times what you would pay for other repair forms. This form of dent repair is also an eco-friendly option that you can feel good about.

Will PDR work on my car?

PDR works best on small dings to larger dents, which provides for a wide range of vehicles the technique works on. However, there are a few cases in which PDR might not be the best option for your vehicle. If your car was made before 1990, PDR might not be the best technique. If your car has previous damage and it was repaired using body fillers, or it has chipped paint already, you will want to try another dent repair option. While PDR is extremely effective for a wide range of damage, if you have severe dents, dings, or hail damage, PDR may not be successful on your vehicle and you will be advised to choose another repair method.

Want to know if PDR will work for your vehicle or need a free estimate? Contact Dent & Ding Surgeon today!