What is Paintless Dent Repair (PDR)?

Paintless dent repair (PDR) is a technique used by auto technicians to bring a vehicle back to its original condition quickly while saving the value of the vehicle, unlike more conventional repairs. PDR repair methods are most commonly used on small and large dents, door dings, hail damage, and even body creases. Plus, this technique is more eco-friendly than more traditional auto body repair methods as parts, paint, and other various supplies aren’t needed. Even better? PDR services are covered by most major insurance companies! 

At Golden Hammer PDR, our highly trained technicians carefully use specialized tools like metal rods and vehicle body picks to slowly work the dent out.


 

Steps in paintless dent repair

  1. Assess the vehicle damage to determine whether PDR is the right choice.

  2. Find the pathway to the dent by removing panels, headlamps, and other vehicle parts.

  3. Determine a plan for dent repair utilizing specialized lighting.

  4. Carefully apply pressure, working out the dent with specific PDR tools.

How long do paintless dent repair services take?

PDR processes can take anywhere from one day to typically no longer than one week, meaning you get your vehicle back faster. The repair time depends on the severity of the damage. Typically the more dents, the longer the repair time.

Why should I choose PDR over traditional auto body repair?

Dent repair processes are less invasive on your vehicle. Traditional auto body repair typically requires body fillers to fill in the dent, as well as sanding, painting, and other techniques that require longer repair times, and more materials. PDR processes do not use these invasive methods, and provide a more sustainable, cost-effective solution for auto repair.

 
 

Have a dent that needs repaired?

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