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What is Paintless Dent Repair and Will it Work For My Vehicle?
Paintless dent repair (PDR) is a tedious technique for removing dents on a vehicle without additional parts or paint required. This is the only type of body repair that removes the dent and restores the part to its original condition.
These metal working methods date back to 300 B.C. when repoussé and chasing were used to work with metals like gold, silver and tin. Continue reading to learn more about the specifics of paintless dent repair and if it will work for your vehicle.
The Most Common Techniques for Paintless Dent Repair
Paintless dent repair technicians will typically choose to remove dents with the perfectly shaped rod, from gaining access behind the body panel and methodically pushing the dent out. As pictured below, PDR lights are used to expose the highs and lows of each dent to your vehicle. It may not look like it to the naked eye but each dent will have high spots, sometimes called crowns, along with the indentions and both require totally different tools and skills. Technicians use soft or round tipped tap downs and a blending hammer to gently knock down the high areas until they are flush with the panel being repaired.
A solid set of PDR rods, tap downs and a high quality light bar are an essential foundation for any reputable dent removal service. The extreme skills of technicians in the trade today require a vast array of PDR rods with every length, shape, and various tips. These rods allow for the perfect leverage and the tips help to reshape the dented area from the inside out. This being the most common dent repair method, the level of access your vehicle has plays a big role in the estimated cost to repair the dent.
Every vehicle has a few dead zones, areas with absolutely no access to get the proper tools in behind the dent if one were to occur in these areas. We do see these dents from time to time, like from a baseball hitting above a car door for example. Out of necessity, additional paintless dent removal methods were developed specifically for repairing strange dents with no access. With the demand for PDR growing rapidly over the last decade, most technicians today are more than one-trick ponies with an ace up their sleeves. To remain competitive and meet your needs for all types of dents and dings, the final card a master PDR tech will pull is called glue pull repair.
What is Glue Pull Repair?
Glue pull repair, also referred to as GPR, is the least invasive dent removal and body repair method of all. It doesn't require any disassembly like other paintless dent repair strategies often can. GPR made an early appearance in 1999 when a German company named Würth introduced some of the first commercial glue-pulling products, tools and techniques. Würth began selling its product line in the United States in the 2000's but the early technology doesn't come close to the capabilities of today's glue-pulling products. Paying for a service called paintless dent repair a concern for most people is keeping the vehicle's finish in pristine condition.
Because of this we are often asked if the glue can damage the paint or any protective coatings applied by the vehicle manufacturers. The short answer is no, GPR products are engineered specifically for pulling dents out without damaging any paint or protective coatings. The glue is paint-safe, used at precise temperatures when applied to the body panel and then a pull tab is pushed into the glue. The tab is set for an exact time before attaching the final tool that grips and pulls on the tab. There are many different types of tools that can be used with the glue and pull tabs; the 3 most common are slide hammers, ratcheting mechanisms and plier like utensils that push around the sides of the dent while pulling out on the tab in the middle.
More to Know About Paintless Dent Repair
There are a few things anyone in the market for paintless dent repair should be aware of; one being that highly skilled mobile dent repair technicians are available to add another level of convenience by bringing the repairs directly to you. It's also important to do your own research and read reviews of the dent repair companies you're considering to trust with your ride. It is our advice to do a quick Google search of the business name. The search result page should be filled with the company's website(s), social media profiles, business listings and reviews. If you don't care to check out their content, read the reviews for an idea of what other's had to say at the very least.
We couldn't mention important things to know about paintless dent repair without making you aware of the dreadful parking lot dent repair scams. It seems as though no industry is immune to scams these days and PDR is no exception. In these scenarios it is usually the elderly who are targeted; a self-proclaimed technician will come to them in a parking lot offering to repair a dent. The scammer is often the one who caused the dent and they'll play it off like they saw it happen. You should never be approached by a real dent repair technician, they will allow customers to come to them.
If you ever find yourself in this situation you can kindly thank them for pointing out the dent and mention that you already have a dent repair technician of choice who can complete the repair for you. As a technicians gain experience they'll become familiar with more vehicle makes and models, their capabilities, limitations, exactly which tool to use and most importantly how to set their customers' expectations for the repair. Not every dent can be repaired with PDR and some techs could pass on your dent while others are happy to take on the challenge. If there is minor paint damage or some major creasing with your dent, you could be informed that the repair will look great but not be 100% unnoticeable. Reputable PDR businesses should always instill trust and transparency when setting expectations.
If you have any more questions regarding paintless dent repair feel free to contact our master technicians who will be happy to answer your text or call. Have a dent and wonder how much it might cost to repair? Upload a few photos with the button below for the fastest quote in town, from Dent Maven Mobile Dent Repair.
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Blog > What is Paintless Dent Repair?
What is Paintless Dent Repair and Will it Work For My Vehicle?
Paintless dent repair (PDR) is a tedious technique for removing dents on a vehicle without additional parts or paint required. This is the only type of body repair that removes the dent and restores the part to its original condition.
These metal working methods date back to 300 B.C. when repoussé and chasing were used to work with metals like gold, silver and tin. Continue reading to learn more about the specifics of paintless dent repair and if it will work for your vehicle.
The Most Common Techniques for Paintless Dent Repair
Paintless dent repair technicians will typically choose to remove dents with the perfectly shaped rod, from gaining access behind the body panel and methodically pushing the dent out. As pictured below, PDR lights are used to expose the highs and lows of each dent to your vehicle. It may not look like it to the naked eye but each dent will have high spots, sometimes called crowns, along with the indentions and both require totally different tools and skills. Technicians use soft or round tipped tap downs and a blending hammer to gently knock down the high areas until they are flush with the panel being repaired.
A solid set of PDR rods, tap downs and a high quality light bar are an essential foundation for any reputable dent removal service. The extreme skills of technicians in the trade today require a vast array of PDR rods with every length, shape, and various tips. These rods allow for the perfect leverage and the tips help to reshape the dented area from the inside out. This being the most common dent repair method, the level of access your vehicle has plays a big role in the estimated cost to repair the dent.
Every vehicle has a few dead zones, areas with absolutely no access to get the proper tools in behind the dent if one were to occur in these areas. We do see these dents from time to time, like from a baseball hitting above a car door for example. Out of necessity, additional paintless dent removal methods were developed specifically for repairing strange dents with no access. With the demand for PDR growing rapidly over the last decade, most technicians today are more than one-trick ponies with an ace up their sleeves. To remain competitive and meet your needs for all types of dents and dings, the final card a master PDR tech will pull is called glue pull repair.
What is Glue Pull Repair?
Glue pull repair, also referred to as GPR, is the least invasive dent removal and body repair method of all. It doesn't require any disassembly like other paintless dent repair strategies often can. GPR made an early appearance in 1999 when a German company named Würth introduced some of the first commercial glue-pulling products, tools and techniques.
Würth began selling its product line in the United States in the 2000's but the early technology doesn't come close to the capabilities of today's glue-pulling products. Paying for a service called paintless dent repair a concern for most people is keeping the vehicle's finish in pristine condition.
Because of this we are often asked if the glue can damage the paint or any protective coatings applied by the vehicle manufacturers. The short answer is no, GPR products are engineered specifically for pulling dents out without damaging any paint or protective coatings. The glue is paint-safe, used at precise temperatures when applied to the body panel and then a pull tab is pushed into the glue. The tab is set for an exact time before attaching the final tool that grips and pulls on the tab. There are many different types of tools that can be used with the glue and pull tabs; the 3 most common are slide hammers, ratcheting mechanisms and plier like utensils that push around the sides of the dent while pulling out on the tab in the middle.
More to Know About Paintless Dent Repair
There are a few things anyone in the market for paintless dent repair should be aware of; one being that highly skilled mobile dent repair technicians are available to add another level of convenience by bringing the repairs directly to you. It's also important to do your own research and read reviews of the dent repair companies you're considering to trust with your ride. It is our advice to do a quick Google search of the business name. The search result page should be filled with the company's website(s), social media profiles, business listings and reviews. If you don't care to check out their content, read the reviews for an idea of what other's had to say at the very least.
We couldn't mention important things to know about paintless dent repair without making you aware of the dreadful parking lot dent repair scams. It seems as though no industry is immune to scams these days and PDR is no exception. In these scenarios it is usually the elderly who are targeted; a self-proclaimed technician will come to them in a parking lot offering to repair a dent. The scammer is often the one who caused the dent and they'll play it off like they saw it happen. You should never be approached by a real dent repair technician. If you ever find yourself in this situation you can kindly thank them for pointing out the dent and mention that you already have a dent repair technician of choice who can complete the repair for you.
As a technicians gain experience they'll become familiar with more vehicle makes and models, their capabilities, limitations, exactly which tool to use and most importantly how to set their customers' expectations for the repair. Not every dent can be repaired with PDR and some techs could pass on your dent while others are happy to take on the challenge. If there is minor paint damage or some major creasing with your dent, you could be informed that the repair will look great but not be 100% unnoticeable. Reputable PDR businesses should always instill trust and transparency when setting expectations.
If you have any more questions regarding paintless dent repair feel free to contact our master technicians who will be happy to answer your text or call. Have a dent and wonder how much it might cost to repair? Upload a few photos with the button below for the fastest quote in town, from Dent Maven Mobile Dent Repair.
Contact Us
(916) 800-1629
dentmaven@gmail.com
Elk Grove, CA 95624
Service Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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