How Does Paintless Dent Removal Work?
The PDR process involves a few key steps:
- Assessment:
- The technician assesses the damage to determine if PDR is suitable. Factors considered include the size, depth, and location of the dent, as well as the condition of the paint.
- Dents with no paint damage and accessible from the backside of the panel are ideal for PDR.
- Accessing the Dent:
- The technician gains access to the back of the dent. This may involve removing interior panels, lights, or other components to reach the damaged area.
- Special tools are used to access the dent from behind the panel.
- Applying Pressure:
- Using specialized tools, the technician carefully massages and manipulates the metal from behind the dent, gradually pushing it back into its original shape.
- Precision and skill are crucial to avoid over-correcting or creating new imperfections.
- Blending:
- The technician uses a series of fine-tuning techniques to blend the repaired