Today, we are working on a ding on the front right hand-side door of a 2017 Mazda CX5 car. Even though there is just one visible dent in the door, under the dent repair lights, we can see that there are a couple of micro dents as well that need to be taken care of.
In a traditional PDR case, we would roll the window down and install a window guard before running a tool down the side of the car and pulling out the dent. However, this car has laminated safety glass and we don’t usually put a lot of pressure on this type of glass. Why does this glass type change our repair technique? Find out Here
In this case, there are two ways to get to the dents. Either we can find another access point to get to the dents or we remove the glass completely. Luckily for us, this Mazda comes with a factory access hole in the handle and this allows us to get a tool into the door and fix the dents.
As you can see, the door jammer we are using is from Anson PDR and keeps the door from moving while we complete the repairs. We can use a factory ratchet handle from PDR Finesse to slowly push the dents out from the inside of the door. The owner of the Mazda actually came to us for their 2017 Hyundai car and they will be bringing that in once we are done with this job.
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Today, we take on a dented Subaru bumper that seemed to have backed into something. This was a typical PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) job for us, however, when the owner took the car to a body shop to get a quote, they were given an $800-$900 estimate.
The Damage
A closer look at the damaged area, we found that there was a little bit of paint damage and scuffing around the dent. Nothing about the repair was too extreme, which was a blessing for both us, and the customer. In fact, the customer brought along some Subaru touch-up paint for their car so that we didn’t have to look for the perfect matching shade.
Perfect Situation
When it comes to PDR, bumpers are not really the ideal part to repair because they normally have broken plastic or severe spider paint cracks. Nevertheless, as I mentioned earlier, this repair was exactly what PDR is about with regards to very few touch-up spots. And a bonus for us was that the car was a black one so the touch-up paint that we used wouldn’t really stand out, unless you go looking for it.
Paint Touch Up
The customer wasn’t too concerned about the touch-up paint job as we were able to quote the repair at just a fraction of what was being asked for by the body shop they visited. Now, the difference here is that a body shop will actually disassemble, repair, and repaint the entire bumper and what we do is pull the dent out and touch-up the area without covering the original paint job. The vehicle is a 2012 Subaru Legacy with a good amount of wear and tear across the body but the owner is satisfied with its performance and doesn’t really want to spend a lot on repairs.
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At Sioux Falls Dent Repair, we have been repairing vehicles via the PDR method for a very long time. Even though it is our preference to repair cars with the paintless dent repair method whenever we can, there are some instances when our hands are tied. These situations can be:
When the customer insists for a repair via the traditional method
When the dent can’t be fixed by PDR
There’s a limited kind of dents that PDR can fix. If your car has a dent that we can’t use PDR on, we might have no option but to opt for an auto body shop repair. PDR is usually used on the casually occurring dents that are high in number.
Which Dent Can You Use PDR On?
Round Dents
These dents are usually caused by hail, a football, basketball, or baseball. These dents are usually easy to repair and don’t cost much either. They leave a round circular dent on your vehicle.
Dings
A car ding is normally caused by a shopping cart or by other vehicles. It’s easy to get a ding on your when your car is parked in a crowded parking lot. Dings are usually easy to repair. Even if your car has a scratch, a chip, or a crack in the paint, this damage can be removed.
Crease
Crease dents are usually one of the complex ones we get. They are likely to stretch your car’s body – but that doesn’t mean they can’t be repaired with PDR. Because of the advancement of technology, crease dents are no longer the threat they used to be.
Dents apart from these are repaired with the auto body shop repair – but if you had to pick between PDR and an auto body shop repair – which one would you choose?
PDR vs. Auto Body Shop Repair – Head to Head
The Process
To repair a dent with an auto body shop repair, a technician has to drill holes on the side of the dent. They then fill the dented part with body fillers and then paint over it to make it look like the dent has been repaired. While on the other hand, to fix a dent via the PDR method, the technician has to massage the dent from the back. PDR is a lot quicker than an auto body shop dent repair.
Price
Since a body filler and paint are used on an auto body shop repair, it is much more expensive than PDR which is a lot more affordable. An autobody shop repair also requires a lot of work that is exactly why it can take more out of your wallet.
Car Life
When your car is shipped from the factory, it has a protective coating over the paint, which saves it from scratches and dings. When your car goes for an auto body shop repair, this layer is compromised. But when your car goes for a PDR, this layer isn’t even touched. With PDR, your car can look fresh for a longer time.
So if your car needs a paintless dent repair – call Sioux falls dent repair for a fix or to get a free estimate.
If you’re interested in learning about the wonders of paintless dent repair – today we’re going to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about PDR. Sioux Falls Dent Repair in South Dakota has been repairing dents via the paintless dent repair method for a very long time. We have a long list of satisfied clients, and over the years, we’ve been able to build a team of experienced professionals.
Fixing any vehicle with the PDR method is more about the individual’s skill rather than the tools they use. What looks like a simple process is actually years of hard work that went in to create the perfect technique. It is one of the reasons we proudly boast of being the most skilled PDR shop in Sioux Falls.
What is Paintless Dent Removal?
Paintless dent repair/removal is a process in which the car’s metal is reshaped back to its original form. Unlike the traditional way of repairing a dent, which includes body fillers and a paint job on the car’s body, the PDR process only involves a massage on the back of the dent. This process fixes the car’s body and makes it look fresh again.
Which Dents Can You Not Fix By PDR?
Even though PDR can be used to fix most of the dents that your car can get, there are some dents that PDR can’t fix. If the damage is too big and the dent is too sharp, or if a part of the body has come apart, PDR can’t be used. Moreover, if large amounts of paint have been removed from the car’s body in an accident, PDR can’t be used.
In situations like these, we recommend the customer to go for an auto-body shop repair.
How Long Can the PDR Process Take?
The answer to this question depends solely on the type of damage your car has sustained. If your car has sustained serious damage, which is still repairable by PDR, the process might take two or three days. But in normal circumstances, when the repair is small, the process can also take only five minutes. This is also one of the reasons people prefer getting dents fixed with the PDR method. It’s quick and simple.
What Are the Benefits of PDR?
There are several benefits of PDR. It is because of these benefits that we recommend customers to get their car fixed via the PDR method if possible.
It’s Cheaper: A traditional dent repair is a lot harder and uses more materials than a PDR. Paint and body filler are used, because of which the cost goes up. But a PDR is simple, because of which the cost is much lower.
Prolongs the Life of Your Car: In the PDR method, the protective coating over your car’s paint isn’t removed. Because of this reason, not only does your car look fresh – but it can also stay stronger for a longer period of time.
If your car has got dents and dings, call Sioux Falls for a dent repair, or get a free estimate!
