Cars get dented, even if their owners are extremely careful. Supermarket trolleys can roll into them, careless drivers who park too close can ding them. Neighborhood children, as well as your own children, may pose the biggest threat to your cars smooth finish. There was a time when removing dents was an expensive process, involving sanding and painting. Now, there is a process for paintless dent removal that can offer you high quality car dent repair work without the expensive price tag.
Car dealers, rental agencies and auction houses have been using the paintless dent removal technique for more than a decade. Most people, however, are still not aware that this is an option for their own cars. Dents as large in diameter as a soccer ball can be removed from body panels, without requiring any sanding or repainting.
As the process becomes more refined, and more companies begin to offer it, it becomes more widely accepted. Some insurance companies will even cover the cost of these repairs, as they represent a substantial savings over traditional dent repair methods. Part of the reason this type of repair has become so successful is because auto manufacturers are using stronger metals with paint finishes that are more resilient, allowing this technique to be developed.
There are some limitations to what this type of dent repair can handle. The size of the dent can range from very small to the size of a larger ball. Because this technique depends on stronger metals and higher quality paint finishes, it is typically not suitable for cars built before 1990. Additionally, the paint over the dent must be unbroken, without any cracks or chips. Dents should be located well away from any panel edges. Dents that are too close to an edge, or panels that have previously been repaired, will not be considered good candidates for this type of repair. There are occasions where the dent cannot be removed completely, but can be smoothed out enough that it becomes very difficult to see.
There are several advantages to this style of car dent repair. Because there is no need to sand, fill or repaint anything there is a substantial savings on the cost. The work can typically be done in short time, so you won't have to be without your car for days or even weeks. And the car's value will be protected, as there is no risk of the paint color not matching or overspray from the repair landing where it shouldn't.
This technique is performed by highly qualified, trained specialists. They use specialized tools to simply push the metal back into place from the backside of the panel. The panels are typically accessed either by removing some trim pieces on the outside, or by removing some inner panels to gain access. The technician works from the outside edges of the dent, gradually moving and massaging the metal back into place.
A reputable company will offer you a satisfaction guarantee. Not all dents can be removed with this dent removal technique. If the paint has already cracked, you will be facing the expense of sanding and painting. It is important that you have the dent surveyed by a reputable company, well versed in the art of removing dents without damaging the paint. Because this technique does not require any parts, paint or electricity, the dent removal company should be able to come out to you. This makes it a highly convenient repair, as well as an affordable one.
