FAQs
There are two different techniques to performing PDR. The first technique is to get behind the the panel and push the dent out. Most panels on a car have access areas where the technician can use specials rods to get behind the dent and make accurate pushes to get the dent out. Panels on a car that have no access points require a different technique called “glue pulling.” During this process, a tab is glued onto the panel, then a special tool is used to pull out the dent and create a small high spot. The technician then uses a hammer and knocks down to level out the high spot.
What determines the price of a dent?
There are several factors that determine the price of a dent. Location, size, depth, accessibility, type of metal, and paint condition all play a role in the price of a dent.
If my paint is scratched or chipped, can it still be repaired?
Yes! If the paint is scuffed or scratched, the dent can still be fixed and the scratch can possibly be buffed out. If the dent has a chip in the middle, then the dent can be pushed out and some touch up paint can be applied to avoid any corrosion to your metal.
How long do repairs take?
A typical door ding the size of a quarter can be repaired in under an hour. Dents bigger than a quarter can take 1-4 hours. Hail damaged cars take 1-3 days to complete.