 | Richard Smith has been in the Auto Body Industry for 26 years. He is ASE Certified Master Collision Tech, an I-Car Platinum Tech, and an I-Car Instructor. He and His wife own and operate Sharp's Auto Body & Collision Inc. located at 202 North Elm St. in Pittsburg, Kansas. He is a father of 5 children, Ex Military E-6 Staff SGT. and is active in his home Church. The one thing he enjoys doing is educating the public about the safety and proper repair of automobiles, no matter if it is a vehicle that has been in a collision, a small dent, or a complete restoration. The shop is always equipped with a skilled professional to handle your auto needs. |
Automotive Service & Repair
2013-04-29 15:45:26
What is the most effective way to remove dents affordably
Q-I just bought a used car as my work vehicle and want to get it looking as nice as possible without spending a fortune. It has a few dings, but I think with a little effort it could look a lot better. What methods are most effective and most affordable?
A-While not an option for every dent or ding, I would suggest you consider PDR, or paintless dent removal before any other techniques to get your car in top shape.
Paintless dent removal is a process that allows the removal of dents, dings, and other body blemishes without the need for paint or body fillers typically used by traditional methods. This process enables the restoration of your vehicle to its original condition at a fraction of conventional body shop repair work or replacement. However, whether it is an option depends on the kind of damage your car has sustained, its location, and whether or not the paint is already damaged or flaking.
One of the biggest advantages of PDR is that the method allows you to get your car's shape as near as possible to the dent never happening in the first place. The method does not require grinding, bondo, fillers, or primers because your original factory paint is not disturbed. Additionally, you do not encounter problems with filler or paint shrinkage months after the repair as you might with conventional repairs. Affordability is another huge benefit of paintless dent repair. Since the process requires less work, and supplies, the savings is passed on to you. Saving in time is another advantage as most dents take about an hour in PDR, so you do not lose time or productivity waiting for your car repair.
While not all dents are removable with PDR, a good many fit into this category, so starting there could save you a bundle.
