How Fixing Dents early with PDR Can Keep you Out of Trouble
You may have accidentally knocked your car into something, and now you have a huge dent to show for it. Sometimes the dents can be small ones that look like they wouldn’t take your auto-technician a long time to fix. However, these dents can be body line creases that look more severe and are often complex to fix. Regardless of the nature of the dents, always try to get your dings fixed as soon as they appear. This practice has many benefits and will keep you out of trouble.
Why Should You Fix Your Dents Early?
Dent and dings can occur on your vehicle due to no fault of your own. However, it is your responsibility to get these dents fixed as soon as you can. Fixing dents earlier has the following benefits.
1. It prevents water damage
If you let your dents fester, water may leak from outside or inside into the dent. This damage may crack the paint and lead to the rusting of the metallic body of your car. Your car will probably be out of service for a longer period if you let this damage happen.
2. It saves you money
If you take your car into the shop as soon as there’s any damage on it, the damage won’t have time to expand. This lack of expansion means you have to spend less money fixing the car. In best-case scenarios, you can get your car fixed using PDR, so it makes a smaller dent in your bank account.
3. It will save your car’s value
If you leave fixing your dents to the last possible minute, your damage will probably fester, and your certified technician won’t perform PDR as it won’t be a viable option. Other methods of dent repair lower the value of your car. Thus, fixing your dents sooner saves the value of your car from depreciating.
Importance of PDR
It’s best to take your car to the shop early, so the auto-technician can fix it using PDR. PDR or paintless dent repair has many benefits. We have stated these below.
1. It saves the value of your car
PDR is non-invasive, which means that the metallic body of your car isn’t disturbed while technicians fix your vehicle. Furthermore, PDR is also paintless, which means that when you feel like selling your car, this can be a bargaining chip.
2. Insurance companies cover PDR
Most insurance companies cover PDR, which means you’ll be saving money as you won’t have to pay out of pocket for the fixtures.
3. It is environmentally friendly
Since PDR doesn’t use any paint or extra material, no harmful chemical or paint is released into the atmosphere.
Why You Should Use Sioux Falls Dent Repair
At Sioux Falls Dent Repair, the technicians are ARC certified. We know what to do with all your car’s problems. We are PDR certified, and we can also fix bodyline crease dents using this method, so you don’t have to worry about your car.
Our main priority is your ease, and thus, we are the best auto-shop for the job. For more information on Paintless Dent Repair or to get a quote, please visit us at www.siouxfallsdentrepair.com.
Crease dents are the result of objects which impact a body panel of your car and are then dragged along the body panel, creating a crease dent. This includes objects like low-hanging tree branches and bike handlebars.
Crease dents can also result from impacts of any long straight objects, like a car door edge or a garage door impacting your roof. The best way to repair crease dents is with Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) from a professionally certified technician.
If you live in or around Sioux Falls, South Dakota, this means going to Sioux Falls Dent Repair for the best PDR results for your crease dents or other dents and dings.
Removing Crease Dents with PDR Glue Pulling Tabs
Removing and repairing crease dents with PDR is done by a certified technician, who uses a combination of special PDR glue pulling tabs for the job. These glue pulling tabs are placed on the crease dents strategically and pulled using PDR techniques without damaging the body or original paint coat of your car.
The crease tabs range from small tabs, around 2 to 4-cm long, to larger ones, around 10 to 15-cm long. There are all types of tabs — some have textured finishes while others are smooth, some feature softer build materials, and others feature mechanical movements for added flexibility.
They all have a purpose, and certified technicians use them for dealing with the various aspects of different crease dents.
Sioux Falls Dent Repair PDR Techniques and Pulling Tabs for Crease Dents
The certified technicians at Sioux Falls Dent Repair use PDR techniques and special glue pulling tabs to fix crease dents. Here are some of the special glue pulling tabs commonly used by us.
Black Plague PDR Tabs
One of the first innovators of high-quality glue pulling tabs, Black Plague PDR tabs are still commonly used for crease dents at Sioux Falls Dent Repair. The new tabs are green, unlike the black initial ones.
The new green tabs with a straight black cavity for glue provide contrast and lessen the difficulty in performing PDR. It reduces excess waste of glue and enables precise PDR pulling techniques. Their Smooth Tabs Gang Green Edition is also great for crease dents and commonly used by us.
KECO Tabs
Well-known in the PDR world for its durability, KECO Tabs produces some excellent and innovative glue pulling tab designs for crease dents, some of which we use regularly. A KECO tab we use regularly has several slits on it.
This makes the tab flexible and allows our certified technicians to put pressure on specific areas of the crease dents instead of the entire tab covering the crease. One innovative tab selection from KECO Tabs is the Viper Modular Articulating Glue Tabs range.
The beauty of these tabs is that they are modular. Hence, they allow you to add or remove individual tabs depending on the unique crease dent’s requirements. You can also bend the Viper tabs in either direction for more customizable approaches and flexible PDR techniques.
Other Tabs
Similarly, the smaller Ice and Blue tabs are commonly used for dents and dings at Sioux Falls Dent Repair because of their different strengths – Blue is softer, Ice is harder. We also use many other glue pulling tabs apart from the mentioned ones.
Often there are so many choices and unique options, resulting in some tabs not being used for months and others being used regularly. Just like most professionals using tools, certified technicians develop and hone their PDR techniques with familiar tabs.
Over time, they get used to some while others are only used in special cases. Moreover, most dents, dings, and crease dents do not require all the special PDR tabs every time.
Contact Us
Paintless Dent Repair is an excellent option because it is faster, cleaner, less expensive, and invasive than any other form of dent repair. The certified technicians at Sioux Falls Dent Repair in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, are experienced experts who practice exceptional PDR techniques to remove dents and dings. Learn more about the various dent glue pulling tabs that Sioux Falls Dent Repair uses. You can expect the best PDR services and results for all your dents repairs with us.
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Today, we will be discussing a common question we get. Will this dent pop out?
Warning: DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!
We will be working on a 2014 Acura MDX R. The car came in with quite a big dent on the front right side fender and we’re going to use the Paintless Dent Repair method to get the damage out. Before we can get working on the fender with our tools, we have to remove the wheel well liner. This will give us the access we need to get our tools in and work on the dent and damage better. In these kinds of repairs, it works out best if we have multiple points of access so we can give the customers our best work. We did inform the owner of the car that we would be removing the front bumper as well as the headlight.
We actually started the repair by heating up the damaged surface and then pushing the majority of the dent out by hand. Now, you guys shouldn’t try this at home because it can cause the paint to crack and even peel off, leave it alone and don’t damage the panel even further! Once the dent is pushed out by hand, we can use our PDR tools to get out the smaller damage and remove the crowns and waves and all of the small imperfections to make this a true repair.
As you can see, the repair takes a lot longer than you might think and we here at Sioux Falls Dent Repair ensure that your car will look as good as new when we’re done with it.
If you have any questions or queries, call or text us directly at 605-250-1023
No matter how much you care for your car, bumper dents are just unavoidable. Whenever your car is out in public, there is always a risk that it would suffer dents and dings. A kid could bump into your car’s bumper with a shopping cart, a distracted driver could hit your car, or you might hit your car while reversing; these situations are inevitable and frustrating for car owners.
How Can PDR Fix Bumper Dents?
Paintless Dent Repair is a method used by technicians to repair car damage in the most efficient way. It utilizes a method that ensures the integrity of your vehicle, maintaining its exterior finish. Your bumper’s original factory paint will not be compromised with PDR, preserving the value of your car.
The bumper dents in your car’s bodywork are removed by reshaping the panel. Our certified technicians use special tools to press and massage the damaged bumper without the need to paint or fill the dent. The metal is pushed out to its original shape, repairing your car’s bumper while maintaining the original manufacturer’s paint finish.
What Kind of Bumper Dents Can PDR Fix?
PDR is most effective for minor dents, where the paint is intact, providing efficient results. You might be wondering what kind of bumper dents can PDR fix. Here is a helpful list that can assist you:
Minor Dents Due to Collisions
Collisions and door dings usually cause minor dents, mostly affecting the bumper of your car. Whether you accidentally park your car too close to another vehicle or bump your trolley into the bumper when loading your groceries, bumper dents are just bound to happen. Although this is alarming, as long as your paint does not have a crack and the impact of the scratch is not severe, PDR can repair them in the best possible way.
We can categorize these minor dents into round dents and car dings.
Round Dents
Round dents are the most common type of dents caused by the hitting of small objects like hail, rocks, or small balls striking into your car’s bumper. These damages have less damage, and PDR techniques can fix them quickly. They are not only easier to perform, but also cheaper.
Car Dings
Parking lot accidents usually cause car dings. They can be deeper or cause more severe damage to your car’s bumper, but as long as there is no damage to the paint, Paintless Dent Removal techniques will pop out the dent from your bumper back to its original shape.
Why Should you Choose Sioux Falls Dent Repair Services?
Sioux Falls Dent Repair services provide the best PDR bumper repair facilities in South Dakota. We use the best modern tools and techniques that repair your bumpers dent, with minimal use of fillers restoring your car’s value.
Shelby GT 500 Paintless Dent Removal- 2007 Ford Mustang
Today, we will be using paintless dent removal on a 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang to remove some dents in this aluminum hood. Even though the car is over 10-years-old, it has just under 2,100 miles on it. The damage is all on the hood and we needed to take off the hood pad or hood liner to gain access through the access points.
Some of the damage is hidden under the internal braces which means we had to use some special tools to push out those dents. The damage is actually about a 2-3 inch dent on a minor creased area which is on an aluminum hood. All these are the factors that go into pricing the dent repair job. The first thing we need to do is prop up the hood with a hood prop which allows us to gain access without having to close the hood completely. Next, we position the special PDR lights so that we can actually see the damage properly. The tool we needed to use here is an Anson Tequila Tool which helps reach under the hood and push out the dent gradually.
The first thing we need to do is prop up the hood with a hood prop which allows us to gain access without having to close the hood completely. Next, we position the special PDR lights so that we can actually see the damage properly. The tool we needed to use here is an Anson Tequila Tool which helps reach under the hood and push out the dent gradually.
How Do We Do It?
It actually takes a lot of tiny pushes to get the damage out – sometimes it can take over 100 pushes to get out a dent. We here at Sioux Falls Dent Repair DO NOT use hot water or compressed or magnets to get out the dents we deal with because they can all cause more harm than good to the car and simply do not work.
After the damage is taken out, we need to buff out any imperfections and clean up the area from any scratches and scuffs. Next, we need to apply a coat of anti-corrosion spray because we used a sharp metal tool to get the dent out from the back of the hood. Once the hood is sprayed properly, we can get the hood liner or hood pad back on and get the car ready for the customer.
If you have any queries or questions, leave them down in the comment section below. You can also call or text us at605-250-1023 and get a free damage assessment.
In today’s episode, Jack is going live on Instagram and is working on doing some hail damage repairs on this 2015 Toyota Tundra pick-up truck that came in from a body shop. The reason why the car was taken to a body shop was that it was keyed on the side and the owner was looking to have it repainted.
However, while the technicians were preparing the car for the painting process, they found a few dings and dents but it was only after washing the vehicle did they realize that there was severe hail damage on the car. Under the PDR lights, Jack shows us the extent of the damage and while the dents are mostly tiny, they are a lot of them. From the roof rail to the actual roof, the car was covered with dents but the body shop was more interested in getting the dents out from the panels that they were going to fix.
So, Jack explains that he will be working on the entire right hand side of the vehicle, especially on the roof rail.
If you have any kind of hail damage or dents that need to be removed, feel free to contact us through call or text at 605-250-1023.
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