Paintless Dent Removal also known as PDR is the art of removing dents on vehicle panels without damaging the
original paintwork. The original factory paint on your vehicle is by far the best paint coat and cannot be
replicated. Paintless dent removal is the superior process to restore damaged areas to perfection and maintain
your factory paint coat by using specialised tools.
The PDR technique can repair the dent by either pulling or pushing. It is worked from the front, by pulling or
the backside of the panel, by pushing, applying the correct pressure massaging back the metal to its original
shape. This can be done on both aluminium (alloy) or steel panels leaving no evidence of its previous
imperfections.
Every dent is different and has its own complexities based on location, depth, accessibility, type of panel
and quality of the paint. The pushing technique allows the technician to be more in control of the repair and
more precise but might not work due to access and location of the dent.
On this occasion the pulling method is employed using a special glue developed for dent removal to pull the
damage towards the outside and level out the over-pulled areas afterwards to achieve an even finish. The
technician must therefore master their profession by years of training to gain wisdom as it’s not a standard
auto repair and there is no guide or hand book to master this trade. It’s a true craftsmanship!
The repair relies on the experience and knowledge of the technician to ensure the panel can withstand the
preferred method of repair. This mostly refers to the pulling technique were the quality of the paint on the
car is a main factor to consider, if factory paint, it’s more resistant than a panel that is repainted. Auto
Dent Care in Sydney is the reliable ‘Paintless Dent Repair’ shop with premier service to guarantee the best
high-end repair for your vehicle.