Paintless Dent Repair

During paintless dent repair, a trained technician accesses the damaged area and uses specialized tools and controlled pressure to gradually guide the panel back toward its original shape.

Not every dent is suitable for PDR. Before recommending the service, our technicians evaluate several factors, including:

• The dent’s depth, size and location
• The shape and material of the affected panel
• The condition of the existing paint
• Access to the back of the damaged area
• The presence of sharp creases or stretched metal
• Previous repairs or refinishing

When paintless dent repair can provide a high-quality result, our technicians carefully reshape the panel while working to protect the surrounding finish. If conventional body repair is the better approach, we explain the available options and recommend an appropriate repair plan.

Successful paintless dent repair requires patience, precision and an understanding of how different vehicle panels respond to controlled pressure.

Philip Thearle’s Autowerks carefully evaluates each dent before beginning work rather than assuming PDR is appropriate for every type of damage. Our technicians focus on achieving the best result for the vehicle while preserving its existing finish whenever possible.

When a dent cannot be repaired through PDR alone, our full-service capabilities allow us to provide conventional body repair and professional refinishing at the same Santee collision repair facility.