Paintless Dent Removal

When the vehicle you love is dinged, bumped, or dented, it not only spoils your mood but also detracts from the vehicle’s aesthetics. When your vehicle gets banged, dented, or dinged, there are two ways the damaged area can be mended or fixed:

What is the Traditional Method of Dent Repair?

The traditional technique of auto dent restoration entails that the marred area is sanded before it gets pounded from behind until it goes back into its former shape. After that, any gaps or uneven spaces are filled with body filler. The area is re-sanded and painted with a primer, base coat, and topcoat. 

What is PDR or Paintless Dent Removal?

PDR (Paintless dent repair) or removal is a type of car dent repair by reshaping a panel without the use of paint. It does not need filling or painting on the damaged area. It makes it a more affordable car dent removal solution. 

How is PDR Done?

During paintless dent removal, the technician or mechanic uses a set of special tools. The tools slowly massage and press the damaged section from behind until the damaged metal gets pushed unit it achieves its original form without requiring paint. This car dent repair process maintains the integrity of the car manufacturer’s paintwork. 

Is Paintless Dent Repair Possible With All Types of Dents?

Unfortunately, the answer is no. Car dent repair through PDR is only possible when the paint in and around the dinged or dented area is not chipped or cracked. 

PDR is not an option when:

The dent or ding has sharp edges, or when the metal has is torn

The recessed area is located near the edge of a panel 

The paint within the ding or dent is scratched, chipped, or broken.

The dinged or dented area is one where previous bodywork has already been done.

How Much Does Paintless Car Dent Repair Cost?

On average, you can expect a paintless car dent repair to cost $150 to $250 per damaged panel around Sydney. If the point of the impact is quite big or the location of the damaged area is very difficult for a technician to get to, it will cost about $400 or more with paintless dent removal. 

If you are worried about the dents on your car, you can get them repaired by visiting your local auto body repair shop.