WHAT IS PAINTLESS DENT REPAIR?
Many dents and dings can now be repaired without using a drop of fresh paint. Collision service specialists at Estle Chevrolet, in Defiance, Ohio are removing dents and dings from vehicles using Paintless Dent Repair.
PDR is a technique that uses special tools to remove dents from vehicles without the need for repainting.
Paintless dent removal has become widely used over the past decade. Yet consumers continue to pay over-priced collision repair bills because they are unaware that PDR process exists...read more or click here to schedule an appointment.
Specially fabricated tools and techniques for PDR were developed to remove dents up to the size of a football. Whether it's a ding on your bumper or a door-panel dent, Estle Chevrolet has the tools and experience to complete the PDR process. Once the process is complete, the dent is no longer visible.
This fast and cost-effective solution is an alternative to more traditional auto body repair techniques. The benefit of PDR is that it maintains the vehicles factory finish which upholds the resale value of the vehicle.
PDR can repair dents ranging in size if paint is not broken or cracked. It is most effective on model years 1990 and newer. If a dent cannot be completely removed the damage will often times be unnoticeable.
DON'T PAY A DEDUCTIBLE
The widespread use of high-strength metal and resilient paint finishes has allowed PDR to become a viable alternative to traditional body repair techniques. In fact, insurance companies may waive the deductible if PDR is chosen over traditional techniques.
WHAT CAN BE FIXED?
Paintless dent repair is very effective for the following situations:
Generally, 1990 model year and newer vehicles
Paint has not been broken of cracked
The dent is not near the edge of a panel
The panel has not had previous body repair
PDR is so effective for hail damage that insurance companies are instituting hail teams. These teams travel to areas with a significant amount of vehicles with hail damage.
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ADVANTAGES OF PAINTLESS DENT REPAIR
No repainting or body filter needed
Less expensive than traditional body repair.
Same-day service in most cases
No risk of paint overspray on other vehicle areas
No risk of incorrect color matching.
Vehicle retains original paint
MAINTAIN LONG-TERM VALUE
A vehicle with original paint retains a higher value that a repainted vehicle. Even if it is just a door or fender. It is always preferable to maintain the original paint on a vehicle as long as possible.
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