Should vehicle dents be repaired with panel beating or paintless dent repair?

[VonKayden]

Paintless dent repair (PDR) is suitable for dents without paint damage, as it preserves the valuable original factory paint and restores the vehicle to its original condition. However, if the paint is damaged, traditional panel beating and repainting must be chosen instead. While dent repair is effective, it has limitations. PDR technology may seem very simple - just requiring various specialized hooks and a small hammer - but the quality mainly depends on the technician's skill. The methods for paintless repair and fixing minor dents are as follows: Paintless repair method: For relatively small dents, paintless repair is preferable. Firstly, it preserves the original factory paint, avoiding color mismatch and paint cracking issues. Secondly, it's more affordable than dealership repairs. Methods for fixing minor dents: When a car bumper gets dented, simply pouring boiling water over the affected area will gradually make it pop back out - otherwise it may self-repair. For deeper dents, manual intervention is needed: heat the area sufficiently first, then push outward from under the hood until the dent is restored.