The Pros & Cons of Different Types of Auto Paint Finishes
Standard methods of fixing minor dings and dents on the surface of a car sometimes require extensive body work. The collision repair pros at Edmonton’s Freeway Auto Body shop offer an alternative known as paintless dent repair (PDR), which provides high-quality dent removal at a low cost.
As long as the paint on the dent is intact, quality technicians can use PDR to carefully push the dent back out by using special instrument on the front and the back of the panel.
The Benefits of Paintless Dent Repair
The two main benefits of PDR are that is can save you a lot of time and money when compared to traditional auto body techniques for repairing dents.
PDR is a quick process which, for most dents and dings, should have your car back to you on the same day that you bring it in. The savings on labour and material are also passed on to you. With PDR you may not even need to pay as much as your insurance deductible, meaning that you won’t need to make a claim and risk your premiums increasing. PDR also allows you to maintain the resale value of your car by keeping its original paint job intact.
On top of helping you save time and money, PDR leaves a much smaller impact on the environment. It does not require the use of solvents, primers, and other products which may contain harmful chemicals.
Can Paintless Dent Repair Be a Do-It-Yourself Job?
Though PDR is a quicker and simpler method than traditional auto body dent repair, that doesn’t mean you should attempt to do it yourself. If you don’t know what you are doing, you can make the damage worse.
PDR can’t be done with just any toolkit, and requires a set of specialized instruments. Using these tools properly requires expertise, a lot of practice, a lot of patience, and a steady hand. It can be easy for an inexperienced person to stretch the metal out too far and, while a dent can be fixed, you can’t just shrink overstretched metal back down.
For proper dent repair, visit auto body shops and collision repair centers with professionals that know what they are doing. You can find the best auto body shop in Edmonton for your needs by choosing a shop that:
Provides free, fair estimates and will work with your insurance company.
Comes highly recommended from your friends, family, and neighbours.
Is accredited by the Canadian Automobile Association.
Has a good rating with the Better Business Bureau.
Is an established part of the community.
Freeway Auto Body, which has been providing auto body services in Edmonton since 1969, has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and is committed to excellent customer service, stress-free collision repair, and quality PDR.
If your vehicle needs paintless dent removal, then you can contact Freeway Auto Body today for your free estimate.