Caliber Collision - Avon Street Ext · Charlottesville, VA
Paintless Dent Repair
Serves Charlottesville, Virginia and surrounding areas
Fast, affordable removal of minor dents, dings, and hail damage without affecting your vehicle's original paint.
About
Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) is a specialized technique that removes minor dents, dings, and hail damage from your vehicle without the need for repainting. Using specialized tools, trained technicians carefully massage and reshape the damaged metal from behind the panel, preserving your vehicle's original factory finish. This method is faster and more cost-effective than traditional dent repair, typically completed in hours rather than days, making it ideal for door dings, minor collision damage, and hail damage where the paint remains intact.
What's Included
Thorough inspection to determine if PDR is appropriate for your vehicle's damage
Repair performed by trained PDR specialists using specialized tools and techniques
Careful process that maintains your vehicle's factory finish and paint warranty
Written limited lifetime warranty on paintless dent repair workmanship
Assistance with insurance claims and direct billing to your insurance provider
Ideal For
Vehicles with minor dents, door dings, or hail damage where the paint surface is intact and undamaged. Best for shallow dents on relatively flat panels away from sharp body lines.
Consult First
Vehicles with large or deep dents, creased panels, damage on sharp body lines or edges, chipped or cracked paint, or older vehicles with deteriorated paint should be assessed to determine if traditional repair is more appropriate.
How Paintless Dent Repair Works
Paintless Dent Repair is a specialized automotive repair technique that removes dents without affecting the vehicle's original paint. The process involves accessing the backside of the damaged panel and using specially designed tools to carefully massage and reshape the metal back to its original form.
Technicians use a combination of metal rods, body picks, and specialized lighting to view and work the dent from various angles. The process requires extensive training and skill to properly restore the panel without causing additional damage or affecting the paint. Because no filling, sanding, or repainting is required, the repair is faster, more affordable, and maintains your vehicle's factory finish and warranty.
When PDR Is the Right Choice
Paintless Dent Repair is ideal for minor dents where the paint surface remains undamaged. Common applications include door dings from parking lots, minor collision damage, shopping cart impacts, and hail damage. The technique works best on shallow dents typically less than three inches in diameter.
PDR may not be suitable for dents on sharp body lines, severely creased panels, or areas where the paint has been chipped or cracked. Additionally, older vehicles with brittle or deteriorated paint may not be good candidates. A professional assessment can determine if your vehicle's damage is suitable for PDR or if traditional repair methods are necessary.
The Caliber Collision Advantage
Caliber Collision's trained technicians have extensive experience in paintless dent repair techniques and use industry-leading tools and methods. As part of a national network of collision repair centers, Caliber maintains high standards for workmanship and customer service while working with all insurance providers to streamline the repair process.
Each repair comes with Caliber's written limited lifetime warranty, giving you confidence in the quality of work. The company's commitment to customer satisfaction means transparent communication throughout the repair process and convenient service options including free estimates and insurance coordination.
FAQ
What types of damage can be fixed with paintless dent repair?
PDR works best for minor dents, door dings, hail damage, and creases where the paint is still intact. Dents typically must be smaller than a few inches in diameter and not located on sharp body lines or edges.
How long does paintless dent repair take?
Most PDR repairs are completed in a few hours to one day, depending on the number and severity of dents. This is significantly faster than traditional repair methods which can take several days.
Will paintless dent repair damage my vehicle's paint?
No, PDR is specifically designed to preserve your vehicle's original paint. The technique works by reshaping the metal from behind without disturbing the painted surface.
Is paintless dent repair covered by insurance?
Many insurance policies cover PDR, and because it's more affordable than traditional repair, it may fall below your deductible. Caliber Collision works with all insurance companies to help process your claim.