Paintless Dent Removal, Explained
Paintless dent removal, or PDR, sounds like a shortcut but it is a genuine craft. Done on the right dent, it leaves no sign anything was ever there, and it keeps your car’s original factory paint. Here is how to tell whether your dent is a good candidate.
What It Actually Is
PDR works a dent back into shape by carefully pushing and massaging the metal from behind the panel, using specialist tools and good light to read the surface. Because nothing is filled or repainted, the original finish stays exactly as it was.
When It Works Well
It suits dents where the paint has not cracked or chipped: door dings, the dents hail and car parks leave, and shallow creases away from sharp edges. On these, it is often quicker and tidier than a conventional repair.
When a Conventional Repair Is Better
If the paint has split, the dent is very sharp, or it sits right on a panel edge or bodyline, a conventional repair and refinish will give the better result. The skill is partly in knowing which dent is which, and we will be straight with you about it.
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Dents eased out, including paintless dent removal where the paint is still sound, keeping your original finish.
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