What is Paintless Dent Repair?

 Paintless Dent Repair (also known as PDR) is an innovative approach into the repair of vehicles without using body fillers, harsh chemicals or paint.  With continuous research and development, vehicles are now able to be repaired without damaging the existing paint, thus protecting your vehicle’s value.

When performed properly, PDR improves your vehicle’s appearance, preserves the original paint, is safe to the environment and is more affordable than conventional collision repair.

PDR is more than a skilled trade.  It is both an art and craft.  As craftsmen, we continue to improve our skills through continuous research, practice and education.  More and more insurance companies are seeing the benefits of using PDR for hail-damaged vehicles.  Benefits include:

What is a "Dent?"
When a dent occurs, the metal is stretched and displaced from its original form.  It not only plunges inward, but displaces the metal outward around the edges of the depression.  It is similar to dropping a rock in water (see example above).  In order for a dent to be repaired correctly, not only does the dent need to be manipulated, but the displaced metal bulging outward around the dent also needs to be manipulated.  That is why we use special tools to remove the dent and the high spots as well.