Will paintless dent repair cause any damage to the car paint?
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No damage. Paintless dent repair (PDR) is a non-invasive original paint restoration technique used for dents where the car paint remains intact. Therefore, PDR does not harm the car paint. However, not all paint dents are suitable for PDR as this technique has certain limitations. Additional information: Dent repair: Dent repair is based on optical, physical, and mechanical principles, using leverage to restore dents of various sizes and depths caused by external factors on the vehicle body. The prerequisite is that the paint surface remains undamaged and the metal surface hasn't undergone excessive stretching. It's a modern repair technique. Automotive dent repair technology: This is an internationally advanced technique for repairing various dents formed on different parts of a vehicle's exterior due to external impacts. The technology significantly reduces repair time (approximately 20-40 minutes per dent) and substantially lowers costs (about 50% of traditional metalwork and painting expenses).
Last year, my car got a small dent from a pebble, so I opted for paintless dent repair (PDR). The whole process was quite quick—the technician used tools to gently push the dent out from inside the door panel without touching the paint surface at all. After the repair, the car’s paint remained flawless, saving me both the cost and time of a repaint. However, a mechanic friend mentioned that if the technician lacks skill or uses improper tools, the paint could get scratched during the process, or existing scratches might become more noticeable. Though rare, if such damage occurs, additional treatments like waxing or polishing would be needed. That’s why I recommend choosing a reputable shop with proper equipment to minimize risks. The benefits of PDR are clear: it preserves the factory paint, prevents depreciation in resale value, and is far more eco-friendly than traditional repainting. Over a year after the repair, my car’s paint still looks shiny and flawless—definitely worth it.
