What is Paintless Dent Removal? PDR is a highly skilled process in which minor dings and dents are removed from an automobile's exterior without creating the costly and time consuming need for traditional body shop repairs. The PDR process involves the use of custom designed dent removal tools that are applied to the inside skin of a vehicle's sheet metal.
To begin the repair process, a dent technician gains access to the inside skin of the metal via an automobile's windows, headlights or other access point. A fluorescent light is then used to illuminate the damaged area. The technician then drags the tip of the dent removal tool with leverage, over the damaged area in a fluid, pumping motion. In less than an hour, dings and dents become "massaged out? without any damage to the paint.
What Size Dents Can be Repaired? Most non-collision dents. The limiting factor is the relationship between the dent's depth and diameter. A large shallow dent is much more repairable than a small extremely sharp dent. Door dings and hail damage can be permanently removed without any signs of a repair. Repairs on larger dents can only be detected by a trained eye. Most customers are truly amazed and become desirable repeat customers.
Is Paintless Dent Removal Covered by Insurance?Absolutely. Insurance companies have embraced PDR. The fast, uncomplicated service saves money on paint, materials, and rental cars. Minor dents, such as door dings and shopping cart dents cost less to remove than a typical insurance deductible.
Are Dings Only Removed from Doors? You will remove dings from all panels including the car's roof, trunk, and hood.
Do you Have to Remove a Door Panel? No you do not. We have specially designed metal tools that slide behind collision bracing.
Does the System Use Dry Ice? There is a nationwide perception that dents disappear when you place dry ice on the surface of a heated dent. Because each dent varies in size, shape, depth, and location, dents cannot be removed using this method.. Our system does not use any heating or cooling.
How Long does a Repair Take? Most dents can be removed while the customer waits. Individual dings take from 5-30 minutes depending on their size and location.
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