Paintless Dent Repair (PDR)
Paintless Dent Repair (PDR), also known as "Paintless Dent Removal", is a collection of techniques for removing minor dents and dings from the body of a motor vehicle. Paintless Dent Repair is a suitable option to repair minor body imperfections, so long as the paint hasn't been damaged.
The most common practical use for PDR is the repair of hail damage (common from storms in the Twin Cities area), door dings (common damage from closely parked vehicles in parking lots), minor creases, and sometimes minor plastic bumper indentations if accessible. This technique can also be applied to help prepare the damaged panel for refinishing in a body shop using conventional paint and body methods.
Limiting factors for a successful repair using PDR include the flexibility of the paint (most of today's refined automotive paint finishes allow for successful PDR), and the amount the metal has been stretched by the damage incurred (this varies depending on the thickness of the metal and the intensity of the impact that caused the dent). Generally, the more shallow the dent the greater the chance of paintless dent repair being a suitable option. Even dents several-inches in diameter can be repaired with this method, as long as the metal and paint are not stretched.
We also offer automotive glass and windshield replacement!
