What is (PDR) Paintless Dent Repair?
Paintless Dent Repair, commonly known as PDR, is the process of repairing door dents, hail damage, and even some larger damage without the use of bondo or paint. A trained and skilled dent repair technician uses a variety of tools to access the dent from the backside of the panel and then slowly, push by push, massages and reshapes the dented panel to its pre-damage condition. If repaired properly, often the the damaged area can be entirely restored whether it be a common door ding, hail damage, or even a larger dent.
Benefits of Paintless Dent Repair:
- Cost- Significantly cheaper than conventional body shop repair (often by 60%)
- Value- Unlike conventional body shop repair, PDR does not harm your vehicle's factory finish, thus maintaining the value of your vehicle. Some are not aware that a conventional repair actually decreases the value of your vehicle.
- Time- Repairs usually require 1-3 hours vs. 4-6 days at a typical body shop.
- Lifetime Warranty- Through our process of PDR, we completely repair the dent, and do so with no possibility of the same dent ever returning.
- Convenient- We come to you. We are able to complete most repairs at your work or home location, or wherever else is most convenient for you.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. How much does Paintless Dent Repair cost?
Repairs using the PDR process often start at $75 and works up from there. Dents that are creased, oversized, or in difficult to access areas will have an extra charge. The cost of PDR is often significantly cheaper than that of a conventional body shop.
2. Is Paintless Dent Repair safe for my vehicle?
PDR is one of the safest options available for your vehicle. Unlike other methods, we use no harsh chemicals, paint, or filler. Our process is in fact a form of fine metal work that restores your vehicle's value through entirely safe methods.
3. How long do repairs take?
Most often, average dent repairs take 1-3 hours (depending on damage) and hail repairs take 1-3 days. This is an added benefit to our service, as you will not be without your vehicle the standard 4-6 days required by most body shops.
4. Will you work with my insurance company? Do you deal with insurance claims?
Yes! It is very common to go through insurance with larger claims, especially hail damage. We can help you navigate working with your insurance company to make the the claims process as pain free as possible. See below about hail insurance claims.
5. Will claiming hail damage with my insurance company increase my rates?
No, claiming your hail damage will not increase your rates. It is technically referred to as "An Act Of God" and will not increase your rates ever.
6. Can you help me with my lease return or preparations for selling my vehicle?
Our process of PDR is a great tool in preparing your lease for return or in preparation of selling your vehicle. Our rates for the repair of a dent or multiple dents are almost always cheaper then the dealership's return fees and is a reasonable way of increasing your vehicle's value before putting it on the market.
7. Can any dent be fixed by PDR?
PDR is a great resource the restoration of damaged areas on your vehicle, but it is not a "fix-all". There are limits to the method of paintless dent repair, and sometimes damage is in need of more serious conventional repair. Often if the damage has cracked the paint or caved in the edge of the panel, it is likely in need of a conventional body shop repair. We are able to recommend some trusted body shops if we are not able to assist you with repairing your vehicle's damage.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
At Front Range Dent Removal, we will work with you and your insurance to provide you with the most hassle free repair process possible.