Paintless Dent Removal, or PDR for short, is a collective name for various techniques used to remove minor dents and dents from the bodywork of a car, truck, or other automobile. Paintless dent removal can be used to repair a wide range of damage where paint is left largely intact. It is most commonly used to repair door bumps, dents and hail damage, high spots, minor creases, and crevices of plastic bumpers.
The technique generally involves massaging or pushing the inner side of a damaged area back to its original shape with the use of custom-made metal rods and picks. A technician will often use other accessories to increase the precision and quality of his work, such as different lights and reflection panels. Glue is sometimes used to pull out teeth. The finishing touches involve tapping down and reshaping the repair so that the surface is flat.
When done professionally, existing paint is not damaged and it is impossible for even the most critical eye to detect the repair or find a fault. All this without the need for expensive fillers, sanding and repainting! Depending on the size, depth, and location of a dent, the entire procedure takes anywhere from ten minutes to an hour. Compare that to body shop repairs that can take days (or longer!). Plus, paintless dent removal can be offered on the go, so you can do repairs on your vehicle instead.
All of these advantages make Paintless Dent Removal an attractive and increasingly popular alternative to conventional bodywork. An experienced qualified technician can repair up to ninety percent of minor teeth and dents found on a vehicle. Paintless dent removal is surely the least invasive and most efficient and cost-effective method of removing minor dents and dents … not to mention the fastest! Since it allows the vehicle to retain its original factory paint finish, the warranty and vehicle value are preserved too!
While this method has been around for some time, it was generally used by car rental companies, limousine companies, fleet accounts, and used car dealers. The technique is still considered new to the public, but personal vehicle repair has increased considerably in recent times. Paintless dent removal is an innovative technique that is sure to restore your vehicle to its original condition while maintaining the integrity of the original body line and finish.