The time when a ding or a dent used to cost a fortune is long gone. Paintless Dent Repair aka PDR can get rid of dings and dents by employing different techniques. Numerous surface issues can be repaired quite quickly by using this method, but one thing that has to be kept in mind that it’s known as “paintless” for some reason. If damage is such that it has to be buffed out then Paintless Dent Repair might not be enough, however if the flaw is small enough that the paint hasn’t been damaged then PDR is the way to go.
Most professionals make use of Paintless Dent Repair for small creases, door dings or hail damage, PDR can be applied on bumper indents too. It depends on the condition of the paint, if the paint is in good condition then the process can have the best results. Paintless Dent Repair works best on smaller dents but that doesn’t mean it can’t handle bigger dings and dents.
PDR is not something new, it might come as a real surprise to some but the method has been in use since 1983. These days, there are number of methods that are used which include using equipment like body picks, metal rods to push the dent out from the inside from under the panel. Glue and tags are also utilized to pull out the dents. This method is best used on steel and aluminum and the experienced technicians blend areas with pin point accuracy.
If the damage is severe then push to paint can be used. The process involves pushing the metal upwards which can save time and energy. Most of the times paint neither cracks nor chips by making use of these methods. However, if the paint is not in good condition then even the best of technicians will not be able to do the job and you will also find that experienced professionals will not even take up the job if there is any kind of doubt.
Experts use fluorescent or LED lighting to better see the deformation, it helps in pushing up the metal properly. This is a very difficult art which requires a lot of skill and precision. It need a special tool known as PDR reflector, but it needs proper handling by an experienced and highly skilled technician.
