-Paintless dent removal or "PDR" is very different than body work but the limitations of the repairs are far beyond what the average consumer knows.
-What can be repaired by the PDR process? Typically any ding, dent, or hail damage where the paint is not damaged can be repaired through the Paintless Dent Removal process.
-How long does PDR take? Typically repairs can be done in as little as 30 m
inutes for door dings to only 2 days for full Hail Damage Repair. Whereas any conventional body shop repair will take a minimum of 1 week.
-What is the Training requirements? PDR is a very skilled trade in which it takes years of education, practice, and OJT.
-What tools and equipment are used? PDR is done be using broad array of specialized tools to gain access to the dents and carefully mend the metal back into place.
-What do you use to see the details of the damage? Specific lights have been crafted for the trade of PDR. Plus years of practice and understanding of different orange peels of paint and metal
-How much does PDR cost? Paintless Dent Removal can be cheaper than conventional body shop repairs but the benefits of PDR vs body shops are endless. Such as time, problematic matching of OEM paint, and alignment of OEM panels.
-Where are the repairs be done? Typically the repairs are done in a shop where all necessary tools, stands, and equipment are. Beware of anyone who approaches you in a publi parking lot claiming to do costly repairs for fraction of typical cost in the parking lot.
