Fix Auto Body Dent Damage

After being in an accident, it’s really easy to see damage to your vehicle and feel like it’s a really big deal. It may seem that an entire panel or door needs to be replaced—or that you will have to keep driving a dented vehicle.

Which Vehicle Damage Can Paintless Dent Repair Fix?

Although paintless dent repair (PDR) is not suitable for every type of damage, approximately 80–90% of dents can be repaired using this method. PDR carefully reshapes the vehicle’s metal without sanding, body filler, or repainting. Whether a particular dent qualifies depends on its depth, location, paint condition, metal stretch, and accessibility.

Damage PDR Can Often Repair

• Door dings and shopping-cart dents
• Hail dents
• Shallow or moderate body dents
• Minor dents caused by low-impact contact
• Some creases and larger dents
• Damage where the paint remains intact and the metal is not severely stretched

Damage That Usually Requires a Traditional Body Shop

• Cracked, chipped, scraped, or missing paint
• Torn, punctured, or corroded metal
• Sharply folded or severely stretched panels
• Misaligned or heavily warped panels
• Structural collision damage
• Broken parts or panels that require replacement

Every dent is different, so the best first step is to have the damage assessed. Take clear photos from several angles and text them with your vehicle information and location to (828) 545-8443. DentFX will review the damage and let you know whether PDR is appropriate or whether your vehicle requires a traditional body shop.

If the damage qualifies for PDR, we’ll provide the next steps and arrange a suitable location near you for our mobile repair unit.