What is PDR?
Paintless Dent Repair, abbreviated as PDR, is the removal of dents from metal bodywork that have no paint damage within the dent without the need to respray, maintaining originality and the need for time-consuming repairs.
In general, a dent is reduced to either zero or to an unnoticeable size at a closer-than-normal viewing range (the normal viewing range is 1.5m in sunlight)
The methods used are either push (This is the best and most precise from behind the dented panel with special rods, etc) or pull (glue or electromagnetism. Suction isn’t technically viable for most dents)
How dent removal is priced.
For a precise quotation its best to see your vehicle in person. This may not be possible or convenient, so we will give an estimate over whatsapp based on photos.
SHAPE & SIZE
- Even a ‘small dent’ causes the surrounding metal to pull and stretch, creating tension in the body work. This means that the work area is not just that “small dented area” that you see.
- The complexity of the repair increases as the size and shape of the dent grow, particularly if the dent is in a hard-to-reach area.
- In this regard, the more pronounced or severe the dent, the more it pushes the metal inward, the tension must be relieved in order to restore the surface to a flat appearance that may not be noticeable to the naked eye.
Location
- To access and repair a dent, it may be necessary to manoeuvre around or even remove structures such as impact bars, locks, glass, mechanisms, trims, and the like.
- Stripping/removing these parts take time and increases pricing
ALUMINIUM VS STEEL
- Different metals react differently when doing PDR.
- Aluminium is the more difficult and of course thin steel
PAINT THICKNESS
- The thickness of your paint and its age plays a big role in how much “flex” there is to it and how much it can be worked.
- PDR employs pushing and pulling methods to work the dent out. I’m above that, the body and paint would’ve moved and stretched when it was dented.
HOW TO BOOK PDR
ESTIMATES VIA WHATSAPP / PHOTOS
- It’s possible to provide you an estimate by photo and or video via WhatsApp.
- We may give you a minimum and maximum price range as the pic will only be able to give us the location of the dent which we can use to determine access strategy and a rough idea of the size. As mentioned above even a small dent has impact to the entire metal.
PRECISE QUOTATIONS
An in-person inspection is required to provide a precise quotation. You are welcome to come in to us for a free inspection. If you want us to come out an then quote it would be at a fee to cover the technicians time and travel.
MOBILE CALLOUT
If a technician comes out to you, a call-out fee would be included in the price we quote you.
DEPOSITS
A deposit of R250 is required for all jobs
CLEAN CARS ONLY
- Please ensure your car has been washed for work to be done or inspection.
- If you are coming to us you can book a Maintenance Wash with us or wash it elsewhere and bring it in clean.
ADEQUATE WORK SPACE
An undercover area is required so we can control lighting in order to see the dent properly.
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