A Case Against Automotive Body Fillers

A Case Against Automotive Body Fillers

Identifying a new dent or ding in your vehicle's body can be irritating at best and infuriating at worst. Your first impulse may be to grab a tube of the nearest automotive repair putty, but most experts agree that it can often do more harm than good. Our partners at Vandergriff Collision Center - North Arlington here in Arlington, TX have a few pieces of information that can be valuable before attempting DIY body work.

It's certainly the least expensive fix for issues caused by a minor collision or shopping cart dent, but repair putty never works in the long term. If it is mixed improperly, it will definitely crack, damaging the surface it is covering and potentially the area around the dent. It also ages unevenly, leading to flaking and pieces falling out over time. From a cosmetic perspective, it's also a bad option. Painting over it will eventually fail and leaving it exposed is an eyesore.

The best option is paintless dent removal. It may cost a bit more and it requires professional equipment, but it looks great and it'll last. Find a body shop that you trust and get an estimate. When dealing with your vehicle's body, you'll be saving money and a headache by having a professional perform the repair correctly the first time.

Written By: Todd Hendrickson