Here we use paintless dent removal to remove this deep body line dent in 2019 Ram 1500 Warlock right side fender. All of this damage was removed using the paintless dent repair method. With this method of repair we us specialized tools to slowly push the damage out. We started this repair off by using a tool called a Dent Dial, the model number was the 35L. We attached a soft rubber ball style tip to the end of this tool to start the first pushes. From there we switched to an interchangeable tip tool from ultra dent tools. On this tool we went with a slightly smaller tip called a R4 which indicates the size then added a red cherry cap to it to soften the pushes. From there we progressively move to a smaller and sharper tip to do the final detail work on this dent.
It’s Hot In Here!
In this repair, because of the extreme depth, we had to use heat. So what we do is setup a heat gun to constantly apply anywhere from 160-180 degrees to this damage area the entire time we are pushing this dent out. If we do not go about doing this you run the risk of the paint being damage from the extreme pushes needed to push this damage out. Heat is the number one key in this repair. Without it the paint would almost certainly be damaged with the extreme pushes we had to make to get this damaged area back out.
Do you have damage like this in your vehicle?
Have a question about your damage and wondering if it is a candidate for the paintless dent repair method?
Today we are going to be discussing using the glue pull method when performing paintless dent removal. This vehicle we are showing you here today is a Chevy Impala and it has some damage in the roof panel of the vehicle right above the drivers seat. This damage was cause when the customer was taking something down from their garage and it accidentally fell on the roof of this Impala.
Repair Method Choices
Now often times we want to gain access to the back side of the damaged area and push the area out with tools. This would have been a perfectly acceptable way to make this repair. After reviewing the damage with the customer we found that it would be more cost effective for us to remove this damage using glue pulling and pull the damage up verses lowering the entire headliner assembly and pushing the damage out. Now this is not always the case but this repair style worked great for this repair.
To Glue Pull Or Not To Glue Pull
One of the biggest factors that come into play when deciding the repair method is the excising paint finish. If this roof had been repainted before and not had its factory paint finish on it we would do everything we can to NOT glue pull on this area. Why? Because we would run the risk of actually pulling the non factory paint finish off of the car leaving a spot with paint missing and pulled off of the car. This is why it is so important to choose paintless dent repair verses going to a body shop and having your vehicle repainted. The factory paint finish is the best paint finish that you can get on your vehicle, will last the longest and has the strongest bond to the panel.
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Back again for another paintless dent repair and here we are going to show you some of our big dent removal techniques on this Dodge Challenger Scat Pack edition. This vehicle was brought to us with some tree limb damage. Yes that is right, a tree company was unfortunately cutting down some tree branches above this car and during the process they fell all over this vehicle. This caused damage all over including the hood, fender, roof, roof rails, trunk lid but today we are focusing on just the quarter panel damage.
What Tools Did We Use?
We started off these repairs by gaining access to the backside by removing the interior trim panels in the trunk. From there we remove the tail light and work through the wiring access hole for the tail light. The first tool we used was actually an Ultra Dent Tools double bend tool with an interchangeable tip and extension. We start off a repair like this with a bigger ball style tip. From there we slowly downsize the tip size to get more precision pushes. Towards the end of the repair the damage actually started to slightly oil can, shown in the video. The panel is very flimsy and movable with just minor pushes with our fingers. We knew we had to tighten the metal up so we started by using some electronic tools.
Electronic Dent Removal?
In this repair towards the end of the repair like stated prior we had to resort to using some electronic style tools for this repair. What we are using is the steel hotbox machine from Betatag. This tool uses electromagnetic heat induction to heat up the panel. We heat up the panel with this tool to a safe temperature that will NOT damage the paint finish. From there we then spray the area with a cold spray. This method of quickly heating the metal and quickly cooling the panel is nothing new to metal workers. What this does is tighten up the molecules in the metal making it shrink. This shrinking action tightens up the metal so it does not remain flexible after the finished repair. Say for instance we DID NOT do this, the panel make at some time be pushed in from say someone leaning on the vehicle or a high pressure car wash for instance. More than likely with this minor stretched metal it will not stick inwords looking like a dent but it could happen so we must take special precautions to prevent this.
Finishing it up
In the end we were able to remove not only this damage but damage all over the vehicle from the tree limbs. We use only the paintless dent repair method for our repairs and no painting, body fillers or primers were used in these repairs. Be sure to Subscribe to our Youtube channel to see other repairs we performed on this vehicle coming soon.
When people go to sell or trade in their vehicle they often then think do dents affect my cars value? Most often people wait to get their damage repaired because of resale value. We get it, most people are willing to live with their minor damage and drive their vehicle as is. When it comes to selling it they want to get the highest price for their vehicle.
How Can You Get The Highest Price For Your Vehicle?
Either you’re selling your vhielce private sale or trading your vehicle in, dents and dings DOimpact the vehicles resale value. Even minor dents and dings can give the buyer leverage to negotiate to get you to lower your price. If your vehicle has no damage like this there will be less for them to fall back on and state something like, “It’s going to cost me x to get this fixed, why don’t we take that off of the price?” This is not something most people want to hear.
Don’t give your vehicle buyers any more leverage to lower your price, be sure to get your dents and dings fixed BEFORE you put your vehicle on the market!
Do you have questions about some damage in your vehicle? Maybe you just want a free quote? We would be happy to look over your vehicle for you and give you a damage assessment for you.
We get calls for dent repairs with paint damage. Dents of all sizes can get paint damage, from a small door ding, to bigger damage even hail damage dents can cause paint damage. Yes we can fix this type of damage but before we do there are some things you should know.
We do not do any painting with our repair process, but we do offer touch up paint services.
We are happy to refer you to some local body shops for your repair needs if needed.
Often times we can remove the dent even if there is paint damage BUT if you are then looking at having your vehicle repainted afterwords it is sometimes not the most cost effective to have paintless dent repair performed AND have the area repainted.
This can be determined with an in person estimate.
Types of Paint Damage
Multiple types of paint damage can happen. Some of the types of damage are:
A crack
A chip
Scratch
All of these types of damages range from just minor surface or clear coat damage, all the way to deep damage down to the metal.
Cracked Paint Damage
Here is a short video showing some damage that we repaired using the paintless dent repair method. This damage had just a very small crack in the paint and just some minor clear coat could be applied to seal up the area, which is what the customer choose to do themselves. This is the least noticeable type of paint damage and soemtimes the customer doesnt even know there was a minor crack until we point it out to them when doing an estimate.
We often see hail storm damage crack paint when it hits in certain areas, like edges of panels. When hail stones hit right on the edge of a panel and forces the exterior panel to hit an inner edge structure of a panel it can often crack the exterior panels paint. This damage shown below was caused from a hail storm. This hail stone hit the top frame of a door on this 2o19 all aluminum Ford F150. The impact push the exterior metal inwards and into the inner structure bracing, causing the paint crack.
In this case a body shop is needed to complete this repair. We helped minimize work for the body shop in this repair by using our glue pulling method to pull this damage out for the body shop so they do not have to use any body fillers or bondo to fill this damaged area. After we pulled out the damaged area all the body shop needs to do now is sand the area down flat to remove the damaged paint area then apply primer to smooth the area out then paint the panel.
Paintless Dent Repair Aluminum Ford F150 – Sioux Falls South Dakota
Deep Scratches
Sometimes when damage is caused in a vehicle the paint is scratched. Sometimes the impact item can scratch all the way through the layers of paint all the way down the to bare metal! In this video example this customer was about to turn his leased Infiniti back into the dealership. We discussed with him his damage and brought up that he should do some research on what type of damage is ok to be in his vehicle when it is turned in. Lease agreements often have certain things the dealership will NOT charge you for.
Do you have similar damage on your vehicle or have other questions?
Also referred to as paintless dent removal or PDR, paintless dent repair restores a vehicle’s body to factory-like condition using an environmentally-friendly repair method at a fraction of the cost and in a fraction of the time compared to a traditional auto body shop. Also, PDR can be used to remove hail damage and body creases, as well as dents and dings from vehicles. There are four primary processes involved in the paintless dent repair, and they are:
Assessing the damage
Gaining access to the dent
Getting a close examination of the dent
Application of the slow pressure to work out the dent
Sioux Fall Dent Repair specializes in paintless dent repair services, and the company will give your vehicle a professional PDR treatment, whether your car has a dent from a small collision or large dents.
There are techniques and processes involved in PDR. With Sioux Fall Dent Repair, several vehicles have been restored to their original factory condition by any of its certified technicians without compromising the wallet of a consumer or the original painted finish of a vehicle.
For Sioux Fall Dent Repair to restore the vehicle to their pre-damage condition, you may continue reading to know how Sioux Fall Dent Repair has been using paintless dent repair for these purposes.
Assessing the Damage
The first step to any process of repair is to assess the damage. Experts will first locate the spot of the dent, whether they are large dents and how they will get to the dent. Then, the professionals working with Sioux Fall Dent Repair will prepare the area around the dent for the repair after they have assessed the damage and determined whether they can remove it effectively using PDR.
Gaining Access to the Dent
Usually, the requirement by PDR for accessing is through the backside of the dent, that is, professionals carefully remove interior panels, taillights, and panels. Also, you need a pathway to the dent for them to perform PDR. Then, it will be time to perform the PDR when you have access to a dent. It is when the experts at Sioux Fall Dent Repair use their expertise and precision come into play.
Getting a Close Examination of the Dent
For any certified technician at Sioux Fall Dent Repair to have a better look at the offending dent from their point of view, they make use of a special light board. With this board showing a shadow the dent’s shadow, the technicians will know the exact place to place tools on the back end of the dent so they can massage the body back to its original condition.
Application of the Slow Pressure to Work Out the Dent
Now, for them to carefully massage the exterior back to its original position, they make use of unique tools. And depending on the severity of the dent, the process of PDR can be completed within the same day. And considering how quick and non-invasive the process is, the results are quite amazing.
You can consult Sioux Fall Dent Repair today if you have dings or dents on your vehicle, and you can be sure of getting a fantastic result when they bring your vehicle back to its original condition.
