Frequently Asked Questions...

Some questions that we are frequently asked are;
•How does Paintless dent repair work?
•How long does it take
•What can apintless dent removal be used on?
•What are the advantages of paintless dent removal?
•How much does it cost?

How does paintless dent repair work?
To perform a paintless dent repair, a skilled technician uses metal rods and picks to massage out minor dings and dents in the finish of an automobile. To perform this, a technician will work on the dent from the inside of the panel. In simpler terms, the ding or dent is pushed out.
PDR technicians use specialized tools to massage the metal back into its original form from behind the dent. Depending on the location of the damage, the panel is accessed through window openings or through other access openings. Rarely is an interior panel removed for access, which aides the speed of the process.
In a typical dent removal, the metal is slowly massaged back into its original position with minute sections being worked one at a time. The dent becomes progressively smaller as the technician works to shrink it down bit by bit; eventually the dent becomes so small it blends with the surface texture of the paint and disappears completely.

How long does it take?
The time it takes to remove a dent depends totally on size and location of dent but as a general guide dents are normally repaired within 2 hours

What can Paintless Dent Removal be used on?
Paintless dent removal is very effective for the following:
•a) Very small to golf ball size dents and in some cases dents as large as a football.
•b) Generally, 1985 model cars and newer.
•c) When the paint has not broken or cracked.
•d) When the dent is not on the edge of a panel.
•e) Panels that have not had previous body filler / repair.

Admittedly, not all damage to a vehicle can be repaired with PDR techniques, such as metal or plastic bumpers, collision sized damage, etc.

What are the advantages of Paintless Dent Removal?
The Power of Paintless Dent Removal Some advantages for paintless dent repair include:
•a) No repainting or body filler needed.
•b) Money savings compared to traditional repairs.
•c) Same day service and at the customers location - in most cases.
•d) No risk of paint overspray onto other vehicle areas.
•e) No risk of incorrect colour matching.
•f) Vehicle retains original finish and value.

A vehicle with the original finish retains a higher value than a repainted vehicle. Buyers are now more educated and generally look for paint flaws and signs of accident repair, such as colour differences on body panels

How much does it cost?
Since there are so many variables with dents such as severity, size, location and access its very hard to give an accurate quote over the phone, but you can call us and give us a description of the dent and we can give you an idea of what it would cost.