What Is Paintless Dent Repair (PDR)?
Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) is a specialized automotive repair technique that removes dents, dings, and creases from a vehicle’s body without the need for paint, fillers, or sanding. By carefully massaging the damaged metal back to its original form using precision tools, PDR restores the vehicle’s appearance while preserving the factory paint finish.
How Does Paintless Dent Repair Work?
At Mint Collision Center, we pride ourselves on being professionals at Paintless dent repairs. If the damage is small, then the chance of a successful PDR is possible. Our processes involve carefully massaging or pushing out dents from inside of the panel using highly specialized tools. The process is very simple. We assess the damage to determine if using paintless dent repairs is even an option. A technician inspects the dent and asses the size, depth and location of the damage. This can avoid wasteful time spent if the damage is too severe.
Once we assess the dent and determine it’s a good idea to begin the PDR process, we access the dent by removing the damaged area from your vehicle. Panel may be removed or accessed through existing opening to reach the dent and proceed with the repairs. We then massage the metal back, use precision tools to reshape the dented area from behind and restore the original contour of the vehicle. Final inspection is needed to determine visible and ensure the area matches the rest of the vehicle. Any imperfections need to be polished and assessed before returning vehicle back to its owner. Mint Collision Center specializes in PDR service for insurance claims, minor dents and scrapes to ensure a cost-effective way to repair the damaged area. Choose North Hollywood’s best PDR service.
Benefits of Paintless Dent Repair
Cost-Effective: Typically, cheaper than traditional bodywork since no painting or fillers are required. Paintless Dent Repair is one of the most cost-effective ways to repair minor dents that have not punctured the vehicle.
Faster Repairs: Most PDR jobs are completed in a few hours rather than days. Involved in a minor fender bender and need your vehicle repaired quickly? Choose Mint Collision Center and our fast and friendly PDR services. We can repair the damaged area within 2-3 hours and make sure your satisfied with the work we performed.
Retains Original Paint: Maintains factory paint integrity, which helps preserve the vehicle’s value. If we can avoid painting the area, we will! It’s important to retain the original paint to avoid costly repainting services for your auto repairs. If we need to paint, more often than not it will turn into 2-3 days until we can professionally paint the damaged area.
Eco-Friendly: No need for chemicals, paints, or fillers, reducing environmental impact. Did you know that Paintless dent repairs are eco-friendly? No environmental toxic fumes are released when we do the repairs.
Insurance-Friendly: Many insurance companies cover PDR for minor damage. Insurances love PDR since they help reduce costs and make the payout far less than replacing the damaged area. Most insurance will recommend PDR for small damages. Mint Collision Center can help you with the repairs as we can work with most insurance companies to do this at approved PDR prices. A win win for insurance companies and consumers.
What Types of Damage Can PDR Fix?
Door dings: Caused by shopping carts, car doors, and other types of careless human errors are often perfect for PDR Fix. These are the most common types of repairs any person would experience in society today. In North Hollywood, CA its becoming a regular occurrence allowing PDR to be a popular method for these types of damages.
Hail damage: Even though most of Los Angeles does not experience much hail, it is still worth noting that PDR fixes are perfect for hail damage. It is difficult for a auto collision shop to address all of the dents, but PDR can be a viable option for hail damage. At Mint Collision Center, we had several cases where customers went to the mountains and experienced hail damage during winter storms. Most insurances cover hail related damages and PDR is perfect for it.
How It works?
1. Bring Your Vehicle in for Assessment.
We will review the damages and determine if PDR is an option for repairs for your dent. If so, we will collect your insurance information, car details, and store your vehicle safely within our shop in North Hollywood, CA.
2. Insurance Approval
Once we receive the vehicle, our claims specialist reach out to your insurance company and provide documentation of the damages. Once we receive approval and payment, we begin the process. We keep our clients updated throughout the entire process and once the repairs are done, we ask for you to come and pick up your vehicle.
3. Picking Up your Vehicle
Once your vehicle is ready for pickup, we will notify you to do so. You can do a visual inspection of the vehicle, make sure it meets your expectations, and you are all set. The insurance would be notified and final inspection passed from the insurance department before we turn in your vehicle.