Car owners can't always fix dents with PDR
13 posts in the last 60 days, all from r/Autobody.
“Unless they are a whole lot cheaper where OP is than where I am, PDR isn't going be as cheap as replacing body parts and painting. That's a whole lot of dents and the places near me charge by the dent. I think the last time I checked it was just over 100 a dent. [re: Am I toast?]”
“Dry denting is basically pdr. And the answer is absolutely not lol. This needs a door lol. [re: Is dry denting possible for this?]”
“Oh bro... thats not good 🫣 If thete are too many dents then the metal is stressed too much. You pull out one dent and another will pop. In that state of dents you maybe have to accept that there are some left. But i see some other mistakes there. It looks like you not primed…”
Several users are discussing dent repair after collisions, noting that Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) isn't always sufficient to fully restore the vehicle’s appearance. Some damage is too extensive for this method and may require replacement of parts like hoods.
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“Unless they are a whole lot cheaper where OP is than where I am, PDR isn't going be as cheap as replacing body parts and painting. That's a whole lot of dents and the places near me charge by the dent. I think the last…”
“Dry denting is basically pdr. And the answer is absolutely not lol. This needs a door lol. [re: Is dry denting possible for this?]”
“Oh bro... thats not good 🫣 If thete are too many dents then the metal is stressed too much. You pull out one dent and another will pop. In that state of dents you maybe have to accept that there are some left. But i see some other mistakes there. It looks like you not primed and filled it before. That makes all more complicated. I recommend to remove that whole shit and sand down to bare metal. Slightly sprinkle a black paint over it, only some sprinkles, then use a block with sandingpaper and”
“Basically looking for someone willing to video call assist me with pulling this dent. Willing to pay. Context: 2016 Chevy Silverado, had the truck for just a few days when someone reversed into it. Dent is over and behind front passenger side tire. I live on a very small island and there are no auto body shops or PDR guys available on Island unfortunately. I'm looking to attempt to pull this out myself, I've watched videos and how to's but feel like I'll get better results if som”
“I have this dent, was wondering if it’s DIYable or if I would have to hit up some pdr guys submitted by /u/Apprehensive_Hotel90 [link] [comments]”
“I noticed this dent on my car not sure how it got there it’s about the size of a quarter on the rear upper quarter panel is there any pdr techs in here that would be able to tell me if this is a repairable spot ? It looks deeper than it actually is submitted by /u/OrchidBloom_Kelly [link] [comments]”
“Most likely not. It looks like it’s stretched around the intrusion beam which means it will block access from the backside.”
“This 👆is the truth... PDR work is an artistan skill watching the dent disappear is like watching magic”
Pdr let them do it don't attempt yourself it could make it harder on them
“Ia this dent able to be pulled out? What would be the best method if so? Edit: thanks everyone. I will be contacting a PDR guy submitted by /u/Thin_Cattle3918 [link] [comments]”