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Free Facts, Tips and Tricks from the Experts
A close inspection of vehicles usually reveals a large array of dents and dings. They are caused by other car doors, shopping carts, hail or just about anything you can imagine.
With dents that are easier to access, and no scratching of the paint has occured, sometimes we can use paintless dent repair (PDR).
It's a process that removes the dent by gently massaging the metal back to its original shape. The damaged area is accessed from the backside and a special tool is used to push the dent back out.
In some cases, access can be gained either directly or by removing parts from the vehicle. The roof requires the removal of the head liner. Quarter panels can be accessed through light assemblies or jambs. Doors offer a variety of access points from window openings to interior panels.
When a structural brace creates an access problem, special tools called “Whale Tails” can be used to slip between the brace and the metal.
After the dent is identified and access is located, the technician will choose the proper tool, to make the repair.
Some dents may be too severe for PDR to be effective. They may be too deep, or too creased. A technician would have to see the dent to
determine this. It can be helpful to take a picture of your dent and e-mail it to us, so that we can determine whether or not the dent can be
repaired with PDR. Also, to get an idea of what type of dents PDR can repair, browse through our PDR Picture Gallery.
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