If you’ve come across panel beaters who offer quick and easy dent repairs without the need to add filler and respray panels, you might be wondering how paintless dent removal works. Paintless dent removal (PDR) uses specialised tools that allow minor dents to simply be pushed and pulled out, thus restoring the panels to their original condition. Here’s a step-by-step guide on the whole process.

Step 1 – Damage Assessment

The first step is to evaluate the damage before we can assess whether PDR will work for your vehicle. Most minor dents that don’t go too deep can be repaired using paintless dent removal technology. Our technicians will take a close look at the dents  you want repaired and let you know whether these can be fixed using PDR.

Step 2 – Cleaning And Preparation Of The Damaged Panel

Once we determine that PDR will work for your vehicle, our technicians will start preparing the area for repair. This step mainly involves giving the damaged panel area a good clean to remove any built-up grime, dust and dirt.

Step 3 – Preparing For Access To The Back Of The Dent

In order for us to perform a high-quality repair, we’re going to need access to the back of the dent. This might mean that we’ll have to remove lights or interior panels so that we can easily get to both sides of the dent without anything else getting in the way.

Step 4 – Pushing And Pulling Out The Dent

This step involves our technician carefully working on the dent from the inside to gently push the metal back out again using specialised tools. This process has to be done methodically to ensure that the metal is not overstretched or cracked. Work also needs to be done on the front of the dent to gently pull it out and to ensure that there are no high points that will have to be tapped into place.

Step 5 – Evaluating The Quality Of The Dent Repair

Once the small dent repair has been completed, our technician will carefully inspect the repaired area using special lighting to ensure that there aren’t any imperfections and that the area is now completely flawless.

Step 6 – Reassembling The Vehicle

After the repair has been thoroughly checked to ensure the panel is now smooth and free from imperfections, the technician will re-install any parts that were removed such as lights and interior panels. The repair work is then given a final check before letting you know that your vehicle is ready for pickup.

The Benefits Of Paintless Dent Removal

• PDR takes less time and is more cost-effective.
• Minor dents can be repaired without damaging the paintwork.
• There’s no need for fillers or a total panel respray.
• PDR preserves the vehicle’s original factory paintwork.
• Your minor dents can be repaired in a matter of hours instead of days.

The Cost Of PDR vs Traditional Dent Repairs

With traditional dent repairs, panels will have to be removed, sanded, filled and then resprayed. This can often take days. On the other hand, PDR takes only a few hours for most repairs which means that PDR is going to cost you a lot less thanks to the savings in labour and materials.

Contact Us – Bridge Road Body Works

Now that you understand that PDR is a highly effective solution for repairing minor dents or scratches, why not contact one of our expert technicians here at Bridge Road Body Works on (03) 9428 1833 so that we can assess your vehicle and give you a quote? Or, you can fill out our online booking form instead, if you prefer.