Frequent Asked Questions
Who are we?
Detail Dent Removal Inc., established in 2002 is a locally owned and operated company based in Markham ON, specialized in Paintless Dent Removal (PDR). We have over 15 years experiences in auto dent repair and hail damage repair. Our clients included car dealerships, leasing companies, rental car companies, bodyshops and detailing shops etc.
What is PDR?
Paintless dent removal (PDR) is a method of removing minor dents and door dings from your car without using body filler and no paint job involved. The idea is to apply strategic pressure to gently massage the dent out from behind the panel using special PDR tools. The original paint of your car will not be affected.
What are the advantages of choosing PDR?
What kind of dents can be fixed by PDR?
In order to determine if a dent is fixable or not by PDR, we have to look at certain factors which include:
Can PDR replace body work?
No. PDR is a good method of removing minor dents and hail damage without affecting the original paint of the car. But PDR is not suitable for dents which has serious paint damage or dents which are created by car accident. You need to go to a bodyshop if paint job is necessary for repairing the dent.
Which panel of a car can be fixed by PDR?
Any metal panel of a car including doors, front fenders, rear quarter panels, hood, roof and trunk lid are fixable by PDR. However, each of the above panels has about 5 - 10% non repairable area such as the very edge of the panels or sharp bodyline of the panels or double layer metal portion of the panels. Dents on bumper are not included in PDR repair because it is made of plastic.
How long will it take to repair a dent?
It depends on the size, location and the depth of the dent. Normally, most dents can be done within 1 - 3 hours while you wait. You don't lose your car for days as compare to bodyshop repair.
What happen if PDR can not fix my car?
Don't worry, we provide complete autobody repair and paint job service if your car is involved in car accident or your car's damages need to be fixed by traditional body work repair rather than PDR repair. Call us for more details about our bodyshop services.
Detail Dent Removal Inc., established in 2002 is a locally owned and operated company based in Markham ON, specialized in Paintless Dent Removal (PDR). We have over 15 years experiences in auto dent repair and hail damage repair. Our clients included car dealerships, leasing companies, rental car companies, bodyshops and detailing shops etc.
What is PDR?
Paintless dent removal (PDR) is a method of removing minor dents and door dings from your car without using body filler and no paint job involved. The idea is to apply strategic pressure to gently massage the dent out from behind the panel using special PDR tools. The original paint of your car will not be affected.
What are the advantages of choosing PDR?
- The most important reason to choose PDR is keeping your car's original paint
- No painting, body fillers or any chemicals
- Dents are skillfully removed by applying strategic pressure from behind the panel using specially designed PDR tools
- Retains your vehicle’s original finish, it means better resale value
- Worry-free about matching color or texture of the vehicle’s original finish
- Less expensive and more convenience than traditional body work
- Most repairs are done within 1 – 3 hours, can be done while you wait
What kind of dents can be fixed by PDR?
In order to determine if a dent is fixable or not by PDR, we have to look at certain factors which include:
- the size of the dent
- the location of the dent
- how deep and how sharp is the dent
- if the paint is cracked or chipped
Can PDR replace body work?
No. PDR is a good method of removing minor dents and hail damage without affecting the original paint of the car. But PDR is not suitable for dents which has serious paint damage or dents which are created by car accident. You need to go to a bodyshop if paint job is necessary for repairing the dent.
Which panel of a car can be fixed by PDR?
Any metal panel of a car including doors, front fenders, rear quarter panels, hood, roof and trunk lid are fixable by PDR. However, each of the above panels has about 5 - 10% non repairable area such as the very edge of the panels or sharp bodyline of the panels or double layer metal portion of the panels. Dents on bumper are not included in PDR repair because it is made of plastic.
How long will it take to repair a dent?
It depends on the size, location and the depth of the dent. Normally, most dents can be done within 1 - 3 hours while you wait. You don't lose your car for days as compare to bodyshop repair.
What happen if PDR can not fix my car?
Don't worry, we provide complete autobody repair and paint job service if your car is involved in car accident or your car's damages need to be fixed by traditional body work repair rather than PDR repair. Call us for more details about our bodyshop services.
