What is Paintless Dent Repair?
In an imperfect world, getting minor dents and dings on your car is just a part of life. It used to be that expensive paint matching was also part of fixing these dents; however, a procedure called paintless dent repair (or PDR) now makes it possible to remove most smaller dents and dings without having to repaint the vehicle or affect the vehicle’s original finish with a short turnaround time and an affordable rate.
How does it work?
Your repair technician uses paintless dent repair techniques to remove minor dings, dents or creases from the body of your car using a series of special tools to "tap" out the dent from behind the panel. It's not as simple as it sounds. You can often find off-the-shelf items in your local auto parts department that claim to remove these dents, but these products often don't work as well as advertised. To fully remove the dent requires precision, skill and a trained eye, which is why it's always best to leave this process to a trained specialist.
When will the technician recommend PDR?
Only a skilled technician can make the determination whether paintless dent repair will fix your vehicles dents or dings. In general, it works best on modern paint finishes and in situations where the dent has not compromised the integrity of the paint. If the paint job is older, or if the paint is chipped or cracked, the car will need touch-up paint, at least.
Does it always work?
Most of the time, but not always. Ninety percent of the time, PDR is successful when performed by a certified technician, but sometimes circumstances outside the technician's control can prevent it from working - for instance, if the paint is especially dry or brittle.
Who should do paintless dent repair?
Dent repair and removal is a specialty that is acquired after performing years of practice, knowledge and experience. A lot of mobile dent repair specialists have actually invested years getting the necessary experience and discovering the very best methods to repair and remove dents appropriately. If you try to repair a dent yourself or if you use anybody who is unqualified, there will wind up being more damage than before. Make sure to do your due diligence and never try to repair a dent by yourself.
At Car Dent Pro, we offer our customers a mobile service that allows them to get their dents repaired at a time and place that is convenient for them -- from a complete Hail Damage Repair to a simple Door Ding. If it can be repaired, we will not only get the job done but every repair performed comes with a lifetime guarantee. Please click here to schedule appointment with our mobile dent specialists.