How Much is Paintless Dent Repair (PDR)?

Paintless dent repair (PDR) is used to fix minor dents on exterior panels without the need to refinish. PDR needs special tools to access the dent areas from various angles and work the dent outward to the original shape. As a fast and affordable repair service, PDR has some benefits; it doesn’t require body filler, the need to repaint, or any change in initial factory paint during the repair process. 

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If you have a small dent in your car and want it repaired in a short period of time for less money, PDR is always a good choice. Regal Repair offers you high-end services!

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As a technique, Regal Repair, composed of seasoned professionals, makes it possible by providing innovative onsite dent repair in North Hollywood and surrounding areas. With our technicians, we eliminate any trace of minor damage without the need for costly fillers, sanding, or repainting.

💰 Average Cost of Paintless Dent Repair

🔎 Factors That Affect PDR Costs

Just a few of these additional factors that each can add from ten percent to fifty percent to the base cost might include:

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• The depth of the dent. A Deeper dent or a deep door ding is harder to remove and adds to the time needed for a high-quality repair. Sometimes a depth gauge is used to measure how deep the dents are.
• Panels that are made from aluminum instead of steel material
• Panels that use a high strength steel material
• Location of damage on the panel. Areas on the vehicle that have limited access for normal PDR tools will add additional time.
• The use of glue pulling out the dent. This method can take longer to repair a dent than using other PDR tools with good access and also requires additional materials used to repair the dent.
• If the dent is a crease and not a typical round dent. Then this can add to the cost because of the difficulty and time needed in removing a crease.
• Dents in the body lines of the car are much more difficult to repair and the extra time involved to properly repair this area over a dent being in a flat part of the car will increase the cost
• Even dents on the edge of a panel can take extra time because of the limited access and being a more rigid area to remove the dent.

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There are a few other factors that can increase the estimated cost for paintless dent repair. A full inspection during the estimate process will find these areas and will be calculated into the full estimate.

Conclusion

Paintless dent repair transforms your dented vehicle to a factory-fresh state, maintaining the original paint. Paintless dent repair cost depends on a number of factors, including the size of the dent, the type of car, the severity of the dent, etc. At Regal Repair, we value integrity and transparency when it comes to the estimate of dent. So, you can always contact us to help us make an informed estimate of your vehicle dent cost.

FAQ

❓How long does PDR take?

✔️ PDR takes between 30 minutes to a few hours in most cases. However, depending on technicians experience and dent severity, it may be longer or shorter. 

❓How much does a dent repair cost with paint​?

✔️ Dent repair with paint cost between $250–$500 depending on the size and location of the dents. 

❓Is PDR cheaper than traditional dent repair?

✔️ Yes, PDR is cheaper than traditional dent repair and can save you up to 50–70% cost. 

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