Have you ever wondered how we repair damage if we cannot get to the back side of the panel to push the damage out?
Well today we are going to answer that question for you.
For damage we cannot push out we have to resort to the glue pulling method of paintless dent removal. With this method we use a specialized glue in a glue gun, this glue gun is specifically made for paintless dent removal. We then apply this glue to a paintless dent removal glue tab, then glue this tab to the vehicle. We then use either a slider hammer or a mini lifter to pull the damage out. After a pull is made we then apply a release agent to remove the glue from the vehicle. From here we then repeat this process many times in order to pull the damage out. In is a very repetitive process but it is necessary to remove dents with no access.
You can see this entire process in this video we made a while back:
Today we are repairing this damage in a 2013 Cadillac ATS left side quarter panel. This damage impacted so deep it actually pushed the exterior sheet metal into the inner wheel house structure. This severe impact caused the exterior metal to to actually bend outwards and crack the paint on the edge of the panel.
Now with there being paint damage a person has two options: – Repaint the entire panel – Use touch up paint to touch the area up
This is a choice ultimately only the customer can make.
To give you a little more detail about these choices first off lets start off by choosing repaint the panel.
Repainting the Panel:
The entire panel requires repainting. Everything installed on the panel like tail lights and a bumper, would need to be removed. Other panels may require more items. Items such as door handles, trim, mirrors, glass, moldings and lights.
If this paint damage is near any other panels typically anything under 18 inches, the body shop will have to fade or blend, this is the industry term, the color into the other panel.
What if the paint is a specialized color like a pearl coat or tri coat, like this vehicle was?
That distance spreads much further for blending the paint. For this vehicle the left rear door, left quater panel and rear bumper would all need to be repainted. A minor scratch in one panel, say a door for example, could mean the ENTIRE side of the vehicle being repainted to get a correct color match!
Touch up the damage:
Now for touch up, it is exactly that. We or the customer are “touching up” the specific area with paint damage. How we explain touch up paint to a customer is like this:
Imagine a black shirt with a black button on it. Now the button blends in pretty well but it is still visible. This explains how a paint touch up might look when completed. Solid colors such as a straight black is the best candidate for touch up repairs. Other colors like pearl coats, quad coats and other unique colors like this, are sometimes not the best choice for touch up. At a minimum a small coat of a clear coat should always be applied over a small crack or chip to at least seal it from the outside elements.
This customer was actually referred to us from another body shop in Tea, South Dakota. The customer was a friend of theirs and the Body Shop knew that this repair would get extremely costly for the customer because of the pearl white tri coat stage paint finish. The customer did the paint touch up themselves and live with any possible color mismatch, they just wanted the dents to be repaired and we were happy to provide this service for them!
Dings and dents on your vehicle can alter the resale value and they look unsightly. Whether the damage is from small rocks from the road, an errant shopping cart, or something more serious, a Dell Rapids ding repair shop is the best place to turn to when you need a repair quickly.
Discover the simple way to fix small dings and dents caused from other car doors, sharp objects, or low-speed collisions. Between the unpredictable weather and crowded parking lots, Dell Rapids seems like a magnet for this kind of damage. Instead of accepting that your vehicle is marred, find a qualified Dell Rapids ding repair expert.
Which Repair Shop is Right For You?
When you’re ready to get your vehicle looking like new again, there are a few simple things you need to do. When you find a shop that’s going to work with your insurance, make sure the technicians are qualified dent and ding experts. Ask them about the technology they use to repair dings and dents, and check out their online presence. You can either choose to have your vehicle repaired from the damage being filled in and then refinished, or with paintless dent removal.
Save Your Resale Value
Filling and refinishing dings and dents can sometimes cause a spot to remain. You might be able to tell in certain lighting conditions that a repair had been made. This isn’t the ideal solution when you’re thinking about potential resale value. If this doesn’t seem like the ideal solution for you, consider finding a Dell Rapids ding repair company that can offer paintless dent repair. Paintless ding repair uses the original paint and finish of your vehicle, helping the repair appear just about invisible.
No matter which option you select, know that your vehicle is in good hands with a qualified expert at a Dell Rapids ding repair shop who will repair your vehicle and having it looking good as new in no time at all.
Door Ding Dent Repair in Sioux Falls, SD – 2017 Ford Edge
Here we perform Paintless Dent Repair in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. From minor dents to minor dings in this 2017 Ford Edge Titanium Edition. This customer bought this car brand new and unfortunately shortly after it received some minor dents. This was Kathy, the vehicle owners, first new car! She could not stand the sight of these dents . Her husband found us online and gave us a call. We gave them a quote on the repair price and they were more than happy to get these dents removed right away!
In Dell Rapids, when you have a dent in your car, it’s best to have it removed by a professional. Let our team of highly trained experts handle what it is they’re the best at: removing dents and dings without a trace. A vehicle is an important tool in your everyday life, but it’s also a way to express your interests and values. You take care of its engine and the interior, but when there’s a dent from an accident, a careless driver, or that rogue shopping cart, it can directly impact the look and value of your car.
Body Repair Isn’t What It Used To Be
Getting body work is never a fun endeavor. However, Sioux Falls Dent Repair can make your minor body damage disappear in the blink of an eye. As Dell Rapids’ leading body repair experts we can fix all kinds of dents, big or small, using some of the latest tools and techniques in the paintless industry. When you need minor dents or dings removed, our Dell Rapids body repair experts are the first to respond with a free quote.
Saving Time & Money on Dell Rapids Body Repair
Our specialized mechanics use top of the line machinery and equipment to restore the dents in your vehicle and make it look great again. We offer all kinds of dent removal services for minor dings, hail damage, and motorcycle tanks and fenders. All of our work is done without compromising the flawless paint finish of your vehicle. Not only does this retain it’s factory value, but it also simplifies our process, so you can save time and money!
Sioux Falls Dent Repair
At our Dell Rapids body repair shop, we believe that quality automotive repairs begin with quality technicians. Our team has served Dell Rapids and the surrounding areas for the better part of a decade. We’ve come to think of this place as home, and we’ve developed a strong commitment to excellence. If you need dent work that is quick, affordable, and effective, call our Dell Rapids body repair team today at 605-595-4061 for a free quote!
Harley Davidson Motorcycle Gas Tank Paintless Dent Repair
Did you know that we also fix dents in motorcycle tanks?
Well we sure do, today we are working on a 2017 Harley Davidson Street Glide Screaming Eagle CVO. This customer purchased this motorcycle that was previously wrecked, he know choosing Paintless Dent Repair he would be able to save himself from purchasing a new gas tank.
We start out by mounting this motorcycle tank to our motorcycle tank vise. This is bolted into the ground and designed to mount this tank and fenders rock solid so there is no flex and movement when pushing damage out. We then use a leverage plate to have something to leverage off of in order to push these dents out. This leverage plate is mounting where the fuel injection assembly sits. We also have a specialty set of tools specifically for motorcycles to fix this damage.
When pushing damage out in motorcycles we have to heat the area we are working anywhere from 160 to 190 degrees at all time while pushing this damage out. This allows the paint to be more flexible and allows us to push this damage out without cracking or breaking the paint. Motorcycle tanks, especially Harley Davidson’s are much harder to repair than any other motorcycles and vehicles because they are much thicker and stronger.
