Frequently Asked Questions About Paintless Dent Repair
What is Paintless Dent Repair?
Paintless Dent Removal (PDR), is a method of removing dents in a vehicle’s body by reshaping the panel. During PDR, specialized tools are used to press and massage the damaged panel from behind without damaging the paint. As a result, the dented metal is pushed out, to restore its original shape
What are the benefits of Paintless Dent Repair?
The most important benefit is quality. This method is the closest you can get to the dent never happening in the first place. No grinding, bondo, fillers or primers are needed because your original factory paint is not disturbed. Cost is also a major benefit of it. A typical estimate for a minor dent from a body shop usually ranges between $300-$800 or higher. That same dent can usually be repaired for a fraction of the cost using Paintless Dent Repair. Time savings is yet another advantage. That same dent can often be fixed in a few hour or less. A body shop will take 3 – 5 days, or longer.
Will my paint be damaged?
No. Today’s factory paints are very flexible and will not be damaged in any way by this process. Paintless Dent Removal is the only way to repair a dent and still keep your factory paint.
Will my dents be 100% gone?
On minor dents, in most cases, yes. The deeper the dent, the more difficult it is to repair. Even on larger dents, once we’re done, most people are amazed at the results. We always explain in detail how your dent will likely look before any work is started.
Will my dents come back?
Absolutely not. Once a dent has been removed properly with Paintless Dent Repair, it never comes back. Most dents repaired conventionally develop a ring around the dent, or sand scratch marks 3 – 6 months after the repair. This is never the case with properly performed Paintless Dent Removal.
Can any dent be fixed?
No. The most important factors in determining if a dent can be repaired by Paintless Dent Repair are depth and location. Dents the size of a dinner plate or larger can be fixed successfully, as long as they are not too deep, or twisted. On the other hand, some dents that are as small as a dime, but very deep, cannot be fixed using Paintless Dent Repair because the metal is too stretched. Cracked paint can also be an indication that a dent is too deep.
What does “no drilling” mean?
It has become common practice by many Paintless Dent Repair technicians to drill or punch holes in places like door frames, quarter panel jambs, inner wheelhouse panels, etc. to gain access to a dent with their tools. Most of the time, the customer is not even informed of this. I have seen “repairs” where as many as 7 – 10 holes were drilled to access one dent. We will always take the extra time to try and repair a dent without drilling. At times, it may become necessary or more cost effective to drill a small hole, this course of action will always be discussed and the hole will be plugged and rust-proofed.
Do you do scratches or paint work?
No, we don’t. There are too many quality problems with the quick, mobile paint repair systems. If your vehicle needs paint work, I’ll be happy to refer you to a quality paint shop in your area.
Can Paintless Dent Repair help me with my LEASE RETURN vehicle?
We sure can. We can remove those dents for a lot less than you will be charged for “excessive wear and tear on your vehicle’s exterior.” If your lease is up soon, give us a call; you’ll be glad you did.
I’ve got lots of dents, do you have a discount for more than one dent?
Yes, we offer discounts for multiple dents. If you have more than one minor dent on a panel, we can generally include those dents for very little extra, depending on the sizes and number of dents. If your car has a lot of minor dents, we offer a per car price that is very reasonable.
Can Paintless Dent Repair help me SELL MY CAR?
Ever hear the saying “Image is everything”? Most people judge a car by its appearance. If it looks good, they assume it has been well taken care of. Used car dealers and wholesalers know this. They also know what they spend on Paintless Dent Removal will increase the price of the car, and will help them sell the car more quickly. If you’re selling your car, Paintless Dent Repair is one of the best ways to get top dollar, more interested buyers, and a quicker sale.
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