Paintless Dent Repair
Paintless dent repair, also known as paintless dent removal, is an effective way to rid your vehicle of small dents without causing any further damage to the paint job. This is accomplished through specialized tools such as metal rods and body picks that are used behind the dent to apply just the right amount of pressure to manipulate the dent back to its original shape.
While having a dent fixed is something many car owners can appreciate, the biggest benefit of PDR is that it preserves the factory paint job, which maintains the resale value of your vehicle. Additionally, PDR comes at a much cheaper rate than taking your car or truck to a body shop.
How does paintless dent repair work?
PDR is a methodical process where technicians view the dent from the interior of the body of the vehicle. Using metal rods and body picks, Anywhere Dent Repair experts can apply pressure to manipulate the dent back into place. This can be done on doors, fenders, hoods, and other parts of the car where access to the inside of the dent is available.
To avoid any splits in the paint or high spots in the body of the car, paintless dent removal avoids methods such as applying suction or adhesives to “pop out” the dent externally and does not require additional work with fillers and grinders for a smooth finish. Instead, Omah PDR knows how to recognize the right spots to apply pressure to remove the dent without further paint or auto-body damage.
Why Paintless Dent Repair
PDR offers great benefits for those wanting to improve the look of their vehicle after the bumps and dents that can occur overtime. The biggest reasons to choose PDR include:
- Speed of PDR over traditional auto-body repairs
- More affordable and reliable than alternative dent repair methods
- Can be performed outside of an auto-body shop
- Maintains resale value by keeping original paint intact
- Avoids further damage to body of the vehicle such as high spots
When to use paintless dent repair
Paintless dent removal can be used on a range of damage on both aluminum and steel panels as long as the paint surface is still intact. Some of the most common uses for PDR includes:
- Door dings
- Minor creases
- Hail damage
- Small fender benders
- Bodyline damage
While PDR cannot be used in some instances, an Omaha PDR technician will evaluate any dents on your vehicle to determine whether or not PDR can help.