Paintless Dent Removal

Paintless Dent Removal (PDR) is the process whereby hail dents and small dings are meticulously massaged out from the backside of your vehicle panels. Trained technicians, using specialized tools, remove each dent with accurate precision until the entire vehicle is returned to its original appearance. The result is a clean repair done in a fraction of the time compared to a conventional body shop repair. But best of all, PDR allows you to maintain your vehicle’s original paint finish.

Will this method harm my original paint?

Absolutely not. Today’s more flexible polyurethane paints, coupled with the thinner gauged metal of today’s vehicles, allows the PDR technician to manipulate the metal back into shape without any disturbance to the vehicle’s paint.

Will my dents come back?

NO! Unlike conventional repairs, which cover over or merely hide the panel damage, the PDR process actually returns the panel back to its original shape.

What are the advantages of utilizing the PDR process?

• Cost effective – Generally, PDR repairs are performed at a fraction of the cost of a traditional body shop repair.
• Quick Turn Around – Most door dings can be repaired in less than an hour or while you wait. Hail damaged vehicles can, on average, be repaired in 1 to 2 days as opposed to the conventional repair time of 7 to 10 days or more.
• Environmentally Safe – Since no paints or fillers are used in the PDR process there are no environmentally harmful emissions released.
• No Diminished Value – With PDR the vehicle’s original finish is not disturbed. There are no panels replaced, no fillers used, no mismatched paint and no visible signs that a repair has been made.

Is Paintless Dent Removal a new process?

Not at all, PDR has been utilized at auto plants around the world for over 40 years. Since the late 1980’s auto dealerships, auto auctions and the general public; have enjoyed the benefit of using PDR to maintain their vehicle’s original appearance.

At Dents By Hand, PDR is more than a process, it’s an art. We take great pride in our skills and it shows in the quality of our work. The service is not only performed by hand, our name and reputation is built into the process.

Most repairs start at $50 for a dime sized dent and about $75 for a quarter sized dent. Larger dents are best estimated in person. Due to a busy schedule we generally don’t offer a mobile estimating service. For your convenience, you can email us photos of the dent for a no cost evaluation.

We have a software program called www.dentestimators.com that can create computer generated estimates as needed. We also can work directly with your insurance company when it comes to hail repair.

Considerations that may affect the pricing for PDR:

Access: Getting a tool to the back side of the dent is part of the job. With door panels, access is generally gained using by having the window down and using a protective window guard and wedge to allow access between the glass and the skin of the door. Dents in the rear quarter panel may require the removal and reinstall of a tail lamp to gain access. These items will be discussed during the estimating process.

Aluminum Panels: Aluminum works differently than sheet metal. While sheet metal has a memory of how it is supposed to form based on the stamping process done at the factory, aluminum does not have that memory. It’s more difficult to push and prone to work hardening if the dent is deep. In general, aluminum is still repairable by PDR and there is an additional charge for working those panels. Check the panel with a magnet. The magnet will not stick to an aluminum panel.

The Depth of the Dent: The deeper the dent is, the more difficult it can be to get out. A small, extremely sharp dent can be more difficult than a larger dent where the damage is more spread out. When the panel has been hit too hard or the impact has fractured the paint, the metal may be stretched. A 100% repair is not possible when this occurs due to the nature of metal expansion. The technician will determine this for you and advise you on the expected outcome of the repair.