How Is It Done?

PDR technicians use specialized tools to push the metal back into its original shape from behind the dent. Depending on the location of the damage, the panel is accessed by removing trim pieces, through window openings or by removing inner panels.

In a typical dent removal, the metal around the outside edge of the dent in slowly massaged back into its original position. The dent becomes progressively smaller as the technician works from the outside edge; eventually the dent becomes so small it blends with the texture of the paint and disappears completely.

A vehicle with original paint retains a higher value than a repainted vehicle. Even if it is just a door or a fender, it is always preferable to maintain the original paint on a vehicle for as long as possible.

Advantages of Paintless Dent Repair

A number of advantages for paintless dent repair include:

• No repainting or body filler needed

• Less expensive than traditional body repair

• Same-day service in most cases

• No risk of paint overspray on other vehicle areas

• No risk of incorrect color matching

• Vehicle retains original paint