A common misconception is that dent repair is a costly, time consuming affair. Many minor dents qualify for paintless dent repairs, where the panel keeps its existing finish instead of being refinished. In this blog, our collision repair technicians explain how the method works and answer the questions we hear most often.
What Are Paintless Dent Repairs?
Explained simply by our collision repair technicians, paintless dent repair (PDR) is a procedure that can help fix dings and dents on your car without disturbing the surface paint. Our technicians reshape the panel and work the metal back toward its original shape rather than refinishing it, and our team assesses the location, depth, and shape of the dent, the paint condition, and the access behind the panel before confirming that a dent qualifies for PDR without refinishing. If you have shallow dents from hail damage, bumped doors, or another cause, visit our collision repair store in Urbandale, IA to have the damage evaluated.
What Does Paintless Dent Repair Not Cover?
It is important to remember that every type of damage can’t be resolved through the paintless dent repair method If the dent is huge, if your car is in a bad shape after an accident or has a lot of scrapes, you may need to opt for a full touch-up and repainting job instead.
Does Insurance Cover Paintless Dent Repairs?
The answer depends on your policy and the cause of the damage. Paintless dent repair may be covered when the damage matches a coverage you carry, and your insurance company makes the final decision. These details usually decide whether a claim applies:
- Whether your policy includes coverage for the cause of the damage
- Your deductible and how it applies to the repair
- The cause of the damage and how it is documented
- Confirmation from your insurer before work begins
Ask your agent to confirm coverage before you schedule the repair.
Paintless Dent Repair By Graham Collision’s Auto Technicians
Graham Collision’s auto technicians are fully equipped and trained to attend to all types of dent repair jobs, and our team will confirm which of our Iowa centers evaluates paintless dent repair. To find out whether the dents on your car may qualify for paintless dent repair at Graham Collision, feel free to contact us as soon as possible. We now serve drivers from six Iowa collision centers, in Urbandale, Waukee, Fort Dodge, Clive, Pleasant Hill, and Davenport, and our team is always available to guide you through the process, from claiming insurance and arranging a temporary ride to making your car look as good as new!
