What is Paintless Dent Repair?
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Paintless dents can be repaired. Here is the relevant introduction about car paint repair: Straight-line wiping: For minor scratched paint surface damage on the top layer of the paint, it can be completely repaired through waxing. Use a compound to treat it, and the wiping method is straight-line wiping. Using coarse wax followed by fine wax: Use a compound to treat it, and the wiping method is straight-line wiping. Then apply wax, starting with coarse wax followed by fine wax, moving in the same direction from the inside out. During vehicle operation, the paint will gradually fade, which may not be noticeable to the naked eye. However, under outdoor sunlight, the degree of fading may slightly vary when viewed from different angles. To match the original color as closely as possible, custom color mixing is required.
Paintless dent repair (PDR) involves using specialized tools to push out dents from the inside of the car body without touching the original paint. Simply put, it utilizes leverage principles and suction cups to gently smooth out the metal panel from behind. Last time when my car's rear got a small dent from someone reversing into it, the auto shop fixed it in just 30 minutes with no visible traces. The biggest advantage of this technique is preserving the factory paint finish - the repaired area looks as good as new, unlike traditional bodywork that requires filler and repainting, saving both time and money. However, note that the paint surface must be intact without cracks, as PDR works best on shallow dents while deeper ones may rebound. Many professional shops now offer this service, even for repairing mirror mounting grooves.
