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What
is PDR?
Paintless Dent Repair(PDR) is a method of repairing small dents
without the cost and environmental risk of having the car repainted.
This procedure was originated on vehicle manufacturers assembly
line in order to repair dents and dings that couldn't be prevented
during assembly.
PDR
is now a standard repair in the Automobile Industry in which most
Insurance Co., Body Shops and Car Dealerships prefer this kind of
repair over trying to duplicate a factory finish which may or may
not be possible. Like all repairs, Your experience will only be
as good as the facility you have chosen. Feel Comfortable with a
shop, ask Questions, request references. A quality shop will be
more than happy to help you in any way they can.
Is
PDR Magic?
PDR
is not magic nor is it a secret, it does not involve extreme heat,
dry ice, magnets or suction. Paintless dent repair is nothing more
than a craft that is performed by craftsmen. There are myths and
stories, but all PDR is generally performed the same by all shops,
the difference is the experience and expertise of the technicians.
PDR is not a fix all, there are certain limitations
to these repairs and these limitations should be recognized
and followed in order to maintain a quality repair.
How
is PDR Possible?
PDR
is now Possible due to the new thinner materials that today's vehicles
are made from and also are much more flexible paint finishes that
are available to repair facilities today. Along with better materials
to work with, the art of PDR has also grown. With better tools and
more experienced technicians, PDR has become a permanent repair
process..
How
do I benefit?
The
original factory finish is preserved.
No Plastic fillers are used.
Downtime without your vehicle is minimized.
Save Money in most cases.
Retain
your factory warranty.
Can
PDR and Conventional Repair be used on the same vehicle?
Absolutely!
It is common to see Paintless Dent Repair used on lightly damaged
panels, while more Extensively Damaged panels are Conventionally
repaired or sometimes replaced.
When
should a Conventional repair be favored over PDR.
When the dents are to deep, to large or to numerous.
When dents are in an inaccessible location.
When vehicles have checked, oxidized or poor paint
finishes.
When vehicles have to much body fillers.
On campers, custom vans, motor homes.
What
type of vehicle can be repaired PDR?
Both
Foreign and domestic vehicles can be successfully repaired
with Paintless Dent Repair. Steel, Aluminum, all can
be repaired by skilled and trained technicians.
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