Not only are dings or dents on your favorite motorcycle a matter of acute frustration, but they can also shockingly reduce its market value. It can be pretty expensive to fix motorcycle dents and let’s not forget how dangerous it can be to ride around with it.
That is where our ‘Paintless Dent Repair’ or PDR, in short, comes into play. Read on to know what PDR is and how it can help you to get rid of that horrid crater from your motorcycle.
A Look into the World of Motorcycle Paintless Dent Repair (MPDR)
Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) is a technique to remove minor dings and dents present on a motorcycle without ruining the bike’s original factory paint. The dent fixing process through PDR requires a lot of patience, while our expert technician massages all dings and dents out from the inside of the tank, or from the underside of the fender. Highly specialized tools that are particularly made for this task are used during the dent removal process.
Dent Removal Process Through Paintless Dent Repair (PDR)
An expert PDR technician will use specialized tools to vigilantly press the dent back into its original position without the need to use any kind fillers or paint. This allows your motorcycle to remain in its original factory condition, and it will look as if the ding never even happened.
PDR is not only a quick process but also lasts longer and is more durable than other traditional motorcycle ding repair methods.
Benefits of Paintless Dent Repair (PDR)
Quality:
The PDR method does not use any fillers, primers, grinding, or Bondo as the original paint of the motorcycle is not disturbed. Thus, PDR is the best solution that offers optimal quality while removing dings and dents from your favourite motorcycle.
Cost-Effective:
Another significant advantage of PDR is its value. A typical paint repair of a minor motorcycle ding might cost $500-$1200 or even more if it has custom paint. The same dent can be fixed through the PDR method much faster and often times more cost effective.
Time Efficient:
Apart from improved quality and cost-efficiency, the PDR method also takes up less time to repair dings and dents. As a result, you won’t have to spend a lot of time away from your bike.
Why Choose Sioux Falls?
Highly trained and expert PDR technicians
Offer unmatched attention to detail
Convenient and affordable PDR services
Free damage assessment
Want to get rid of that ugly crater on your motorcycle? Give us a call at 605-205-8865 or click here for a free damage assessment.
Even Detailers approve of PDR for their repair methods of repairs of dents.
Check out the 2016 WRX that we will be doing some repairs on soon. This vehicle was brought to us by the owner of Superior Detail in Tea, SD. The owner, Ryan, bought the vehicle with this damage in it and was wanting us to go over the entire vehicle and fix all of the damage we could find. He is very particular on his vehicles as we are and we were happy to work with him on his vehicle!
This video was originally shot LIVE on our Instagram page on 9-7-2020, be sure to follow us there to see more content: https://www.instagram.com/sioux_falls_dent_repair
Lets show you some of the door ding dent removal tools we use. These are some of the most common tools we use everyday.
Dent Inspection
First off we need to inspect the damage. We use our paintless dent repair light system to properly see the damage and assess how bad the damage is. From there we need to inspect access to the backside for us to make the proper repairs.
Selecting A Tool
After we have assessed where the dent damage is when then roll the window down for that door. From there we install a window guard and wedge light to see into the door assembly. Doing this allows us to see the backside of the damaged are and figure out if the damage is behind a brace or not. If the damage is behind a brace we will then you certain brace style tools to remove the damage. If the area is in a wide open spot then we will use a more traditional door tool. If the area is fully enclosed with no access to the backside we will then have to use glue pulling to pull the damage out. Knowing these three things greatly changes the repair method.
From there we use the appropriate tool to remove the damage to the door.
This video was originally shot LIVE on our Instagram page on 10-14-2020, be sure to follow us there to see more content: https://www.instagram.com/sioux_falls_dent_repair
Paintless Dent Repair Process on A 2012 Buick Verano
Hassle-Free Dent Repair
A dent on your car is always an ugly site. It makes other road users view you as a reckless driver even when that’s not the case for like 90% of the time. This is why you need to get it repaired as soon as possible and there is no better way to do it than with extreme paintless dent repair. This is the most convenient and easiest way to repair your car’s dent without having to visit a body shop or filing an insurance claim. Here is how you do it on a 2012 Buick Verano carrying a dent on the rear section just above the bumper,as explained by Sioux Falls Dent Repair’s lead PDR technician Jack Bucknell.
Assess the Damage
The first thing the PDR certified technician will have to do before anything is to assess the extent of the damage. This will help determine a few things; one, how deep does the dent go, secondly, if PDR is possible. In this case, the kind of dents that cannot be fixed using PDR include deep dents, dents near edges, and dents that have creases. The last reason for assessing the damage is to determine what approach would yield the best results.
Gain Access
After assessing the extent of damage, the PDR certified technician will have to make sure they have unrestricted access to the damaged area. Most of the time they will need access through the backside of the dent and for this case, they will have to pop the trunk lid open and remove some of the interior as well as the tail light to reach the dented area. They will also have to lower the bumper for a cleaner, smoother job and ensure the use of appropriate tools for this process to prevent any damage to the screws and clips that might make it hard to return them.
Get A Heat Gun
Direct heat of around a hundred and sixty degrees towards the area you intend to fix. The heat is intended to soften the surface and make it malleable so that returning it to its original position can be easy. In addition to that, it prevents any damage to the surface as a PDR certified technician tries to manipulate it.
Perform the Repair
The PDR technician position tools on the dent’s backside and can apply a special glue on the front of the damaged area to ensure equal pressure is applied to the front and behind the area. With the heat ray’s help, slowly manipulate the dent’s outer edge until it bends back level with the surface. After slow and methodical work around the dent’s outer edge, the dent’s size will gradually shrink until it completely disappears.
Piece It Back Together
Once the PDR certified technician have finished the dent repair and are satisfied with the outcome, they can start returning everything to where it was from restoring the bumper and tail lights then return the interior panels
Paintless dent repair methods have proven time and again to be the easiest and most convenient methods as they don’t damage the paint service. Contact Sioux Falls Dent Repair at 605-205-8865 for a free quote.
This is a very common question, first off it depends on many factors when calculating a dent repair price. We run everything through a software system called Mobile Tech Rx. This software was designed quite a few years ago now and tailored specifically to the paintless dent repair industry. This software has all of our pricing programed into it. We simply scan the vehicles vin number to auto populate the vehicles info. From there we enter some additional information on the vehicle including mileage and plate number.
The Process
We will ALWAYS inspect your damage using a paintless dent repair light. This is the most crucial step of the entire estimating process, being able to properly see the damage. Then we measure the overall diameter of the damage, then the depth of the dent, which we do have a dent depth gauge that we can use. From there we then assess any factors such as body line dents, the metal the panel is made up of and so on. Then we figure out what we need to take apart, if anything, to remove the damaged area. From there the system comes up with a number and we come up with a price for a paintless dent repair.
Want To See Our Price Guide In Person, Check Out This Video:
This video was originally shot LIVE on our Instagram page on 9-6-2020, be sure to follow us there to see more content: https://www.instagram.com/sioux_falls_dent_repair
Have a dent or ding you would like a Free No Obligations Estimate On?
There has been a lot of debate on how professional paintless dent repair is better than any other method of repairing dents, such as taking to an auto shop or doing it yourself with your repair kit. While attempting a DIY fix up is admirable and could save you some money in the long run, looking for a professional to get the job done is the most recommended way to go. This is because the pros outweigh the cons by a country mile. Here are some of the reasons why professional PDR is better.
PDR Is Insurance Approved
One outstanding benefit of seeking a professional to perform the PDR for you is that most of them are covered by insurance. This way, you do not have to worry about the burden that comes with the repair costs. In addition, in case the technicians do more damage in the process of fixing, the costs of repairing these new damages are solely upon them. This wouldn’t be the case if you chose to go with a DIY kit. For starters, you cover the cost of everything, and secondly, in the event of further damage, insurance wouldn’t cover the cost of repairs.
Saves You Time
Paintless dent repair is simple and easy for professionals because it is what they do day in and day out. Bearing that in mind, you can always trust them to complete a repair within the shortest time possible. You can drop your car off in the morning as you go to work and pick it up at the end of the day on your way home. It wouldn’t be that easy if you opted for a DIY toolkit. You will have to sacrifice some of your own time, that you would have otherwise used it to do some other constructive activities, to complete the repair job.
It Is Less Costly
DIY kits can be costly to buy, and you will not use it as much to get value for it because not every day your car will have a dent that needs repair. Instead, why don’t you take it to your local PDR shop? The technicians over there have access to state-of-the-art equipment that they use every day for paintless dent repair jobs. On top of having the latest equipment, they do not charge extremely high prices, and you are sure of getting value for your money.
Further Damage
If you decide to skip professional PDR and try to take a swing at it yourself with a DIY toolkit, you risk causing further damage. This is because you do not have the experience, expertise, or appropriate tools to efficiently get the repair done. A professional, on the other hand, bears all these things, which puts them at a better place to assess the damage and fix it as they see fit.
Do not risk a DIY operation that may blow up in your face. Get a professional today.
Call or text Sioux Falls Dent Repair for a free quote at 605-205-8865.
