Everything you need to know about Paintless Dent Removal (PDR)
Paintless Dent Removal (PDR) is a form of panel beating or smash repair that specialises in fixing small dents where the paint has not creased or cracked. These small car dents likely stem from
hail damage
, door dings, and minor bumps from other vehicles. The effectiveness of PDR is often defined by the flexibility of the paint and the extent to which the metal has been stretched by the damage. In short, it's
dent repair
, without requiring any painting afterwards, which means it's a lot cheaper and faster than traditional smash repair methods. In general, Paintless Dent Removal works on aluminium and steel panels that have shallow dents without a sharp crease. Fun fact: PDR was invented by Oskar Flag in 1960 during the "International Motor Sports Show" in New York City.
Our network of PDR smash repairers use a wide range of tools, including heat and fluorescent light, to avoid chipping or cracking the damaged area. Usually, PDR is best performed in a workshop, but sometimes it can be done by
mobile repairers who can come to you.
Unsure what type of
dent repair
you need? DingGo has got you covered. If it’s appropriate to your damage and we can save you money and time then we will send your job to our Paintless Dent Removal (PDR) specialists. If it's not physically possible to fix your damage using the PDR technique we will send your job to our other
auto body shops
for some
panel beating
at competitive prices.
Looking for Paintless Dent Removal (PDR)? Use the
quick quote
service on DingGo.com.au to get obligation free quotes from our network of highly reviewed panel beaters.
