If your car has minor dents or dings, you may be wondering whether paintless dent repair or traditional body work is the better option. Here’s an overview of the key differences between PDR and body shops to help you decide.
What is Paintless Dent Repair?
Paintless dent repair (PDR) involves using specialized tools to massage out minor dents and dings without damaging the factory paint finish. Technicians can remove door dings, hail damage, and small creases with PDR.
Benefits:
- Much faster than body work – repairs often done in hours
- Significantly more affordable – no repainting needed
- Maintains original finish – no mismatched paint
When is PDR an Option?
PDR can be used on many minor dents, but works best for:
- Hail damage
- Small door dings
- Minor creases or dents
PDR typically isn’t recommended for scratches or holes that damage paint.
Traditional Body Shops
Body shops involve repainting panels and using fillers for dent repair. This is necessary for substantial damage, but can be overkill for minor issues.
Considerations:
- Body work takes much longer – days or weeks in the shop
- More expensive due to labor and materials
- Risk of paint color mismatch
Choose the Right Solution
Minor dents can often be repaired quickly and affordably through paintless dent repair. For more severe damage, traditional body work may be required.
Contact Dent Mavericks to evaluate your specific dent and recommend the best repair method. Our expert PDR technicians have 15+ years experience. Call today for a free quote!
