FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

What are the benefits of Paintless Dent Repair (PDR)?

 The most important benefit is quality.  The method is the closest you can get to the dent never happening in the first place.  No grinding, bondo, fillers, or painting is needed because your original factory paint is not disturbed.  There are no problems with filler or paint shrinkage months after the repair as is typical with most conventional repairs.  Cost is also a major benefit.  A typical estimate for a minor dent from a body shop usually ranges from $350 and up.

Will my paint be damaged?

Today's factory paints are very flexible and will not de damaged in any way by this process. PDR is the only way to repair a dent and still keep your factory paint.

Will my dents be 100% gone?

On minor dents, in most cases, yes.  The deeper the dent, the more difficult it is to repair.  Most people are amazed at the results of all our repairs.

Can any dent be fixed?

The most important factors in determining if a dent can be repaired by PDR are the depth and location.  Dents the size of a dinner plate or larger can be fixed successfully, as long as they are not too deep or twisted.  On the other hand, some dents that are as small as a dime, but very deep, cannot be fixed using PDR because the metal is too stretched.  Cracked paint can also be an indicator that a dent is too deep.  Also, areas such as some quarter panel opening lips, some forward areas of heavily braced hoods, or the very edges of some panels are examples of bad locations.

Do you drill any holes?

It has become common practice by many PDR technicians to drill or punch holes in places like door frames, quarter panel jambs, inner wheelhouse panels, and such to gain access to a dent with their tools.  DENT GATOR will always take the extra time to try and repair a dent without drilling.  In the event that there is no other way to repair a dent except to drill a small hole, or it it's less expensive to drill a small hole, you will always be advised of this and the choice will be yours.  If a small hole is necessary, it will be rust proofed and plugged.

I've got a lot of dents.  Do you have a "multi-dent" discount?

Yes, we offer discounts for multiple dents.  If your car has a lot of minor dents all over, we offer a per car price that is very reasonable.

Can PDR help me sell my vehicle?

If you are selling your vehicle, PDR is one of the best ways to get in top condition to attract more buyers and make a quicker sale.

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