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Unusual PDR Repairs

Although the majority of PDR work is done on automobiles, there are occasions where customers have some very unique requests. When you think about it, anything with a metal body or panel can be subject to dings and dents. But as long as you can get a tool to it, you have the potential to remove those dents, just like any other job you might face.

In this picture, Mike was asked to remove dents on a freezer door that had been damaged in transit. The back side of the door had great access as the panel was not installed yet. Mike was able to get a tool to the dents and work them out. However, the greater challenge was the extra time required to complete the job, as the metal was very thick compared to auto sheet metal and did not allow for easy pushing.

Granted, this refrigerator door did have some open panels since it offered easy access, but keep in mind that we generally do not work on household appliances. It’s often very difficult if not impossible to get a tool onto the backside of such items. And glue-pulling is hit or miss, on stainless steel especially, if the dent is sharp.