When they come across a dent while repairing a vehicle, most auto body repair shops will replace the entire damaged part. This costly measure means that entire bumpers, trims, and even doors are frequently scrapped because of small dents that only cover a small fraction of the part's surface area. Is there a method that’s cheaper and less wasteful? Yes. DentKO PDR Tint & Detail, in Hazelwood, MO, explains how paintless dent repair works. 

Auto Detailing Shop Explains Paintless Dent Repair 

Assessment

The first part of an auto body repair professional's job when carrying out paintless dent repair is deciding whether the dent is a good fit for the procedure. Larger dents that have warped or punctured the sheet metal may be too severe to be fully fixed by paintless repair. A professional should be able to quickly decide whether the damage to the vehicle can be fully repaired through the paintless dent repair method. 

Access the Dent

Because paintless dent repair requires technicians to push the dent out and return that section of the car to unblemished form, they must find the best possible way to reach the dent. This requires techs to access the dent from the inside of the vehicle, during which they may temporarily take out interior car parts. Part of executing paintless dent repair means knowing exactly what car parts to remove and how to remove them. 

Apply Pressure

Once the dented sheet metal is exposed on both the outside and inside of the vehicle, it's ready to be repaired. The technician uses various tools to apply pressure to the dent and gradually push it back out to its original shape. For many dents, this procedure doesn’t take longer than 30 minutes. 

For drivers in the St. Louis area looking for a fast, affordable alternative to traditional body work, reach out to the team at DentKO PDR Tint & Detail. These auto detailing professionals have been carrying out high-quality paintless dent removal since 2000. They also specialize in interior and exterior detailing and window tinting. Visit the team's website to learn how they can rejuvenate your vehicle, or call directly at (314) 895-8468.