PDR: Dents Disappear Without Painting
PDR (Paintless Dent Repair), Car owners know that even the tiniest dent can be a major eyesore, affecting their vehicle’s overall appearance and value. Traditionally, repairing dents involved costly and time-consuming bodywork, often requiring repainting the affected area. However, thanks to a technique known as Paintless Dent Repair (PDR), we can magically make dents disappear…
Paint Protection Film – Scam or Saviour?
Paint protection film (PPF), sometimes called “3M” after a popular product brand, is a thin layer of plastic film applied to the exterior of a vehicle to protect the paint from damage. It’s a controversial topic in the automotive world, with some people claiming that it’s over-priced and not required, while others swear by its…
Hail Damage Repair DIY vs. The Professionals
A hailstorm can leave unsightly damage to your vehicle. And it can seem annoying to take your vehicle to a professional to repair it. Moreover, countless online videos promote various ways to tackle dent damage yourself. It’s very tempting to use a DIY method for hail damage repair. So, let’s look at the pros and…
How To Identify And Deal With Hail Damage
While manufacturers make most modern cars to high standards, hail storms can still cause significant damage. Large stones falling at terminal velocity can easily dent the bodywork. The amount of damage hailstorms cause varies according to the size, weight, and speed of falling hailstones. Seemingly severe storms often result in virtually no damage, while milder…
Costly Mistakes People Make When Dealing with Hail Damage
Depending on where you live, thunderstorms, hail, and other types of extreme weather are common and often happen during the summer. Hail size can vary from tiny, pea-size ice drops to larger, golf ball sized hail. In June 2020, a hail storm in Calgary saw 70,000 damage claims made with insurance companies. According to the…
5 Reasons to Choose Paintless Dent Repair
Dent damage to your vehicle reduces its aesthetic appeal and can frustrate you. There are several options for repairing body damage. Consider why you choose paintless dent repair for your vehicle and wallet. What is paintless dent repair? Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) removes dents, dings, and hail damage from vehicles without sanding, filling, or repainting…
How Much Does PDR Cost
One of the main reasons people often choose paintless dent repair (PDR) for removing dents from their vehicle is a low cost compared to a traditional body shop repair. PDR techniques are much less invasive, so we can often avoid the costly parts of autobody repairs. However, the cost of PDR repairs can still vary…