Paintless Dent Repair (PDR)

It suits hail damage, parking dents and creases where the paint is not cracked. Technicians use rods from behind the panel or glue tabs pulled from the outside. A special lamp or board shows the reflections so the shape can be checked. Access holes are sometimes needed, but technicians usually use existing openings. Aluminium panels are harder to repair this way than steel. Hail-damaged cars are often repaired with PDR because it is faster and preserves the factory finish.

The metal is slowly massaged back to its original shape, keeping the factory paint intact.

Dents with cracked paint, sharp edges or on panel edges are often not suitable. Keeping original paint helps the car's value.