Paintless Dent Removal, or PDR for short, is a collective name for various techniques used to remove minor dents and dings from the bodywork of a car, truck, or other automobile. Paintless dent removal can be used to repair a wide range of damage where the paint remains mostly intact. It is most commonly used to repair door dents, dents and hail damage, high spots, minor creases and indentations of plastic bumpers.

The technique generally involves massaging or pushing the inner side of a damaged area back to its original shape with the use of custom-made metal rods and spikes. A technician will often use other accessories to increase the accuracy and quality of their work, such as different lights and reflection boards. Sometimes glue is used to pull out the teeth. The finishing touches involve tapping and reshaping the repair so that the surface is flat.

When done professionally, there is absolutely no damage to existing paint, and it is impossible for even the most critical eye to spot the repair or find a flaw. All this without the need for expensive fillers, sanding and painting! Depending on the size, depth, and location of a tooth, the entire procedure takes anywhere from ten minutes to an hour. Compare that to auto body shop repairs that can take days (or longer!). Plus, paintless dent removal can be offered on the go, so you can get your vehicle repaired on the spot.

All of these advantages make paintless dent removal an attractive and increasingly popular alternative to conventional body work. An experienced qualified technician can repair up to ninety percent of minor dents and dings found on a vehicle. Paintless dent removal is hands down the least invasive, most efficient and cost effective method of removing minor teeth and dents… not to mention the fastest! Since it allows the vehicle to retain its original factory paint finish, the warranty and value of the vehicle are also preserved!

While this method has been around for some time, it was typically used by car rental companies, limousine companies, fleet accounts, and used car dealers. The technique is still considered new when it comes to the public, but the repair of personal vehicles has increased considerably in recent times. Paintless dent removal is an innovative technique that is sure to restore your vehicle to its original condition while maintaining the integrity of the original body line and finish.