Paintless Dent Repair 

Paintless dent repair (PDR), is the process of removing a dent without using a body filler, sanding or repainting a vehicle. By using the reflections from a light board, the PDR technician can accurately repair the damaged area with the specialized tools. 
Paintless dent repair is an alternative and more affordable method compared to sending in your vehicle for service by a traditional bodyshop. Most dents from hail damage, door dings, minor creases, large dents and body line damages can be fixed through PDR.

PAINTLESS DENT REPAIR STEPS

• ASSESS THE SEVERITY OF THE DAMAGE: The technician checks for the number of dents, the severity, where the dent is, and so on. Once they assess, they will be able to tell you which method you should go for.

• ACCESS THE DENTS: Sometimes, the dents may be hard to reach. But the technicians will have the right tools and types of equipment, which will give them access to get to the smallest of the dents.

• REPAIR: PDR usually takes less time compared to the traditional method. But this, again, depends on the severity of the damage. If the dents are minor, it requires less physical power, and it will be done in a few hours.

Now that you have enough information about dent repairs, you can go ahead and get it repaired without any doubt about which type of repair is the best for your car.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO REPAIR A CAR DENT

If you are a car owner, you know how careful you are to keep your car safe and free from even small scratches. You would do anything in your control to avoid any accidents or dents. But, when you are out there in traffic, some incidents like scratches and dents are inevitable because you cannot control the things around you.

Since you are here, it does look like you need some guidance and a bit of knowledge on how to get rid of dents on your car.

Let us help you with that.

CAR DENT REPAIR COST ESTIMATES?

This totally depends on where the dent is, the severity of the damage and the type of car. If the dent is small, then it would cost you around $100-$125.

Now, what about dents that are much more evident?

They cost more. This is obviously directly proportional.

As mentioned above, the cost depends on a few factors; let us see what they are.

THE SIZE OF THE DENT

If the dents are large, the cost of fixing them would be higher. Why is that? Because you will not be able to opt for paintless dent removal (PDR)repair, a method where they reshape the dented part by reforming the metal.

This is a low cost alternative as it does not involve sanding or drying. As said before, this is only for small dents. For larger ones, the area has to be sanded and painted. It would cost you around ~ $1000-$2000.

Sometimes, there might be a case where the damage is severe, and painting or PDR is not an option. Then the best option would be to replace the entire panel and, of course, paint. Your options might range from ~ $1500-$3000, depending on the quality you go for.

NUMBER OF DENTS

If the dents are on the same panel, it will not cost you much because only one panel will have to be replaced. But, imagine a scenario where more than one panel has dents; they all might have to be replaced, or the PDR method can be used depending on the severity of the damage. But replacing more than one panel definitely costs you more.

THE PLACE WHERE YOU GET THE BODYWORK DONE

You can certainly DIY some repairs, and sometimes it saves you a lot. However, when the damage is severe, you will need to seek a professional. We often think choosing a cheaper option is best, but in the long run, problems are likely to reappear, and you’ll end up spending more. It’s better to have the work done by an experienced professional.

This also depends on whether your car is old or new. If the car is old with no resale value, it might not be worth investing much in it, so you can avoid a top-tier shop. However, if your car is brand new, you should go to a top-tier shop for quality work.

Now that you know the factors affecting the cost of dent repair, let's look at why Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) is better than traditional methods and why you should choose it.

WHY CHOOSE PDR OVER THE TRADITIONAL METHOD

• COST EFFECTIVE: This method is faster because of the reason that you do not have to paint. No replacement of any part, which saves you a lot of labour, therefore, is less expensive.

• SAVES YOU TIME: Unlike the traditional method, this method will not take you more than a day. Just a few hours, to be a little precise.

• THERE IS NO RISK OF POOR BLENDING: Since there is no painting work at all, one need not worry about the paint colour matching the car colour.

So, how much does PDR costs?

On average, it might cost you around $100-$500.

Say, if you choose to go for PDR, you would definitely want to have some knowledge of how it is done. 

To give you more clarity, we have done some research for you.