{"id":10321,"date":"2023-08-21T19:20:35","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T19:20:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecarstuff.com\/?p=10321"},"modified":"2023-08-24T16:35:47","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T16:35:47","slug":"paintless-dent-repair-everything-you-need-to-know-including-cost-estimate-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecarstuff.com\/paintless-dent-repair-everything-you-need-to-know-including-cost-estimate-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Paintless Dent Repair: Everything You Need To Know (including cost estimate guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10321\" class=\"elementor elementor-10321\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8535a3a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8535a3a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-40d28bf\" data-id=\"40d28bf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43ddac6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43ddac6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In the realm of automotive repair, the evolution of techniques has always been driven by the need for faster, more efficient, and less invasive methods. One such innovation that stands out is Paintless Dent Repair (PDR). Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) is, despite its age, still somewhat a revolutionary and mysterious technique, offering a quick, cost-effective, and environmentally-friendly solution to minor dents and dings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d089cf4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d089cf4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7cc079d\" data-id=\"7cc079d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9425788 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"9425788\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3c142ec elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3c142ec\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6ffa985\" data-id=\"6ffa985\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81dd5c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"81dd5c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding Paintless Dent Repair (PDR)<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7ffab51 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7ffab51\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0e4e4a0\" data-id=\"0e4e4a0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ccfdcd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ccfdcd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Simply put, PDR is a method used to repair minor dents, dings, and creases in vehicles without affecting the original paint job. Unlike traditional methods that involve sanding, filling, and repainting the affected area of your vehicle, PDR works by gently massaging the dented metal back to its original shape.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-134a222 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"134a222\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-697a2e8\" data-id=\"697a2e8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80bd0a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"80bd0a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Does PDR Work?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5fc74c8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5fc74c8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6150474\" data-id=\"6150474\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28bd90d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28bd90d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The whole process begins with you finding a dent on your car (and a bit of cursing, most likely). After finding a car dent removal near you, the technician performs a thorough assessment of the damage. This part obviously influences the price and cost (or even the possibility) of the repair. Size, depth, number of dents, age of your car\/paint \u2013 all that plays in the assessment and the PDR price estimate. Once the technician determines that PDR is a suitable way to fix dents on your car, specialized tools are used to access the backside of the dent. Put in a very simple way, the technician then carefully \u201cmassages\u201d the dent outward, restoring the panel to its original shape without disturbing the paint.<\/p><p>The most common PDR techniques involve using metal rods and body picks to push out the dents from the body panel&#8217;s underside. Sometimes, glue and specially designed tabs are used to pull out the dents from the panel&#8217;s exterior. Fine-tuning the repair might involve tapping down the repair to remove small high spots, ensuring the texture matches the original paint.<\/p><p>Since it doesn\u2019t involve repainting, there\u2019s no compromise to your vehicle\u2019s original paint job, thus retaining its overall value.<\/p><p>While the work and exact technique may vary from one shop to another, the general approach is to work on the backside of the impacted area by pushing or tapping the dent to the correct height. The final result should ideally look as if your car never had a dent in the first place and with the original paint job intact.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4c367e3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4c367e3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fb55a86\" data-id=\"fb55a86\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ae827b elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"3ae827b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=-Y-WedpjlB0&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0ebca14 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0ebca14\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fc117c7\" data-id=\"fc117c7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-511cc8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"511cc8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-94a6753 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"94a6753\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9d0c07a\" data-id=\"9d0c07a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1375373 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1375373\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is Paintless Dent Repair Any Good?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-abe4e3f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"abe4e3f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4b43c94\" data-id=\"4b43c94\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cdb9fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8cdb9fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Is paintless dent repair worth the cost?<\/p><p>Yes, the following advantages make it a very useful approach to fixing minor dents:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Cost-Effective:<\/strong> Since there&#8217;s no need for expensive paint materials or labor-intensive processes, PDR often costs significantly less than traditional repair methods.<\/li><li><strong>Time-Saving<\/strong>: Most PDR repairs can be completed in a matter of hours, as opposed to days or even weeks with traditional methods.<\/li><li><strong>Environmentally Friendly:<\/strong> Without the need for paint, solvents, or fillers, PDR is a green alternative, reducing the environmental impact.<\/li><li><strong>Maintains Vehicle Value and warranty<\/strong>: Since the original paint remains intact, the vehicle retains its value better than if it were repainted. Also, some car brands provide warranty for the paint. With traditional repairs, the paint warranty is usually voided and there is nothing you can do. With PDR, you don\u2019t have to worry about voiding the warranty since repainting is not necessary. On top of that, you avoid other paint job troubles like mismatched colors.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4b97209 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4b97209\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5422206\" data-id=\"5422206\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-709851d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"709851d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Complexities of the PDR<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-05c7955 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"05c7955\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-74431b5\" data-id=\"74431b5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-788e10e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"788e10e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There is a number of factors influencing the complexity and whether the PDR will really work on your car.<\/p><p><strong>Diverse Materials<\/strong>: Modern vehicles utilize a range of materials in their construction, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2588840418300301\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">from traditional metals like steel to\u00a0lightweight alternatives like aluminum<\/a>. Each material has its own set of properties, such as malleability and strength. A PDR technician must understand these properties to effectively repair dents without causing further damage to your car.<\/p><p>For example, the body panels of the <a href=\"https:\/\/thecarstuff.com\/ford-f-150-safety-features\/\">Ford<\/a> F-150, including the doors, hood, tailgate, and bed, are made of high-strength, military-grade aluminum alloy. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1003632614633057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transition to aluminum<\/a>, which began with the 2015 model year, was a significant shift for the F-150. The primary reason for this change was weight reduction, which leads to improved fuel efficiency and increased payload and towing capacities. This, however, means that should you need a PDR on two F-150s, one made pre-2015, and one after, the technician needs to know the difference in materials, and perform the PDR accordingly.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2588840418300301\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aluminum\u00a0<\/a>is a much harder and more challenging material to perform paintless dent repair and some body repair shops increase price by 50% when quoting dents on aluminium-made panels. Moreover, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/materials-science\/sheet-metal-forming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">each manufacturer \u201cmixes\u201d their alloys differently<\/a> so even aluminium panels of Ford F-150 and Tesla X (also aluminium) would be different, and the technician needs to approach the work respecting the physical attributes of these materials. Otherwise the PDR might not work for your car, or the work might not be to your satisfaction.<\/p><p><strong>Temperature&#8217;s Role<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s00170-007-1279-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Temperature\u00a0<\/a>can significantly influence the PDR process. Metals expand in heat and contract in cold. A warm metal panel might be more flexible and easier to manipulate, while a cold one can be rigid and challenging to work with. PDR technicians often use controlled heating methods to make the metal more malleable during the repair process.<\/p><p><strong>Nature of the Dent<\/strong>: The type and severity of the dent play a crucial role in determining the success of a PDR. While minor dings and shallow dents are ideal candidates, deep or sharp dents may not be suitable for PDR due to the risk of stretching the metal or paint.<\/p><p>To find the optimal approach for your car\u2019s PDR, the body shop technicians will often experiment and try a few strategies to obtain optimal results before going \u201call-in\u201d on your car.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6680378 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6680378\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fcf2be8\" data-id=\"fcf2be8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d27fac elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9d27fac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Art and Science of PDR Techniques:<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d65e3ab elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d65e3ab\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-db11043\" data-id=\"db11043\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0be28b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0be28b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Pushing Technique<\/strong>: This involves using specialized tools to gently push the dented metal back into its original shape from the inside. It requires a keen eye and a steady hand to ensure the surface becomes smooth without over-pushing.<\/p><p><strong>Pulling Technique<\/strong>: For dents that are inaccessible from the inside, technicians use a pulling method. Special tabs are glued to the dented area and then pulled using specific tools to bring the metal back to its original position.<\/p><p><strong>Tapping for Perfection<\/strong>: Once the primary dent is repaired, there might be minor high spots or uneven areas. Technicians use tapping tools to fine-tune the repair, ensuring the surface is perfectly smooth.<\/p><p>Special tools such as whale tails, tap downs, pivot tips, and fender rods are used to restore the dented parts of the metal. Other specialized equipment such as brace tools and slide or rubber hammers may also be used.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ec39d59 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ec39d59\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-baeae8f\" data-id=\"baeae8f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e75e325 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e75e325\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Can Paintless Dent Repair fix?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7795463 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7795463\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ac3deaa\" data-id=\"ac3deaa\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-761736f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"761736f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Door Dings and Minor Dents<\/h4><p>The most common use for <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paintless_dent_repair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PDR<\/a> is to repair door dings and minor dents that occur from everyday incidents, such as:<\/p><ul><li>Accidentally bumping your car door against another vehicle or object.<\/li><li>Shopping carts or bicycles hitting the car.<\/li><li>Small objects, like acorns or small stones, falling onto the car.<\/li><li>Fender benders<\/li><li>Minor parking accidents<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c2e2fc2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c2e2fc2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8fc993d\" data-id=\"8fc993d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e2075b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9e2075b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hail Damage<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b41b974 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b41b974\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8802cb6\" data-id=\"8802cb6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a345c83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a345c83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Hailstorms can wreak havoc on vehicles, leaving them covered in dents and dings.\u00a0<\/p><p>Quarter-sized hail will cause mostly just cosmetic damage, bigger hailstones fall at faster speeds, are heavier, and can cause larger damage.\u00a0<\/p><p>PDR is an excellent solution for repairing hail damage without compromising the original paint job. This method is preferred by insurance companies as it is faster and less expensive than traditional repair methods.\u00a0<\/p><p>Did you know? Hail damage is largely a \u201cno fault\u201d claim, which basically falls under an \u201cAct of God\u201d causes. It\u2019s not your fault that your car got damaged and you should not be penalized in terms of insurance premium increase.\u00a0<\/p><p>Hail damage can be tricky. While it might look like minor cosmetic damage, the costs can rack up quickly. It&#8217;s essential to work with your insurance company and choose a reputable PDR service. Remember, you have the right to select the repair company of your choice, regardless of your insurance company&#8217;s &#8220;preferred vendor&#8221; list.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2d73316 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2d73316\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-aada2f7\" data-id=\"aada2f7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dca6d08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dca6d08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Body Line Damage<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c2d2573 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c2d2573\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d2a5532\" data-id=\"d2a5532\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f895fc4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f895fc4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Body lines are the contours and designs that give a vehicle its unique shape. When these lines get dented, it can be challenging to restore them to their original form. However, with the precision and expertise of PDR technicians, body line damage can be effectively repaired, preserving the vehicle&#8217;s aesthetic appeal.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-eb9f1a7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"eb9f1a7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a10354c\" data-id=\"a10354c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45e5f67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"45e5f67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Creases<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a902e3d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a902e3d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-786c33a\" data-id=\"786c33a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12f20cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12f20cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Whether it&#8217;s from a minor collision or an object pressing against the car, creases can be unsightly. PDR can smooth out these creases, making them virtually invisible.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-40b8e05 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"40b8e05\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bfe3f30\" data-id=\"bfe3f30\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f83e0b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f83e0b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>End-of-Lease Repairs<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-be22ecb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"be22ecb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-daa3d2f\" data-id=\"daa3d2f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16a45b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16a45b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For those who lease vehicles, returning the car in good condition is crucial to avoid hefty fines. PDR can be used to fix minor dents and dings, ensuring the vehicle is returned in tip-top shape.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0885797 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0885797\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-68dad18\" data-id=\"68dad18\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba33ea7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ba33ea7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fender benders<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-34b1641 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"34b1641\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a8c2b83\" data-id=\"a8c2b83\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98595cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"98595cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Minor accidents typically result in minimal damage to the vehicles involved. These incidents often occur at low speeds, such as in parking lots or heavy traffic conditions, and usually involve scrapes, dents, or minor cosmetic damage rather than significant structural harm and a lot of them can be fixed with PDR.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-87316d4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"87316d4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ba4d134\" data-id=\"ba4d134\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4521fb9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4521fb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-99e6915 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"99e6915\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cb30784\" data-id=\"cb30784\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b8141e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6b8141e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the limitations of PDR?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1e6a0d7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1e6a0d7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c544cc2\" data-id=\"c544cc2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc7503d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc7503d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While PDR is a versatile and effective method and can fix a lot of dents, it&#8217;s essential to understand its limitations as sometimes it is just simply not the best technique to use:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-03cb8be elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"03cb8be\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ecbc294\" data-id=\"ecbc294\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4edc4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d4edc4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Depth of the Dent<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e102805 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e102805\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cfbc2a6\" data-id=\"cfbc2a6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b45bf43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b45bf43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Limitation<\/strong>: PDR is most effective for small to medium-sized dents. Large dents or those with a significant depth may not be suitable for PDR.<\/p><p><strong>Reason<\/strong>: The tools and techniques used in PDR are designed to manipulate and reshape the metal back to its original form. Larger dents may require more force and manipulation than what PDR can offer.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-46d87fe elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"46d87fe\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0c48ca2\" data-id=\"0c48ca2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c21359 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2c21359\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Paint Condition<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a44e700 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a44e700\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-92fa037\" data-id=\"92fa037\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eac142e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eac142e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Limitation<\/strong>: PDR does not generally work great on scratches and scrapes that have damaged the paint surface. This especially applies for cracked, chipped, bubbling, or peeling paint jobs.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Reason<\/strong>: PDR relies on the flexibility of the paint to reshape the dent without causing damage. Brittle or damaged paint can crack or peel during the repair process. If there is any actual damage to the paint, the approach is different &#8211; the surface needs to be touched up or repainted using the traditional methods to prevent the metal body underneath from rusting \u2013 a critical element that is not a part of the paintless dent repair job since the paint does not get \u201ctouched\u201d.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c6f874d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c6f874d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c5ac008\" data-id=\"c5ac008\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69aa97b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"69aa97b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Location<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cc95f0a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cc95f0a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-df9591c\" data-id=\"df9591c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff4f068 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff4f068\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Limitation<\/strong>: Dents located near the edge of a panel or those on a body line may be challenging or impossible to repair using PDR.<\/p><p><strong>Reason<\/strong>: Accessing and manipulating dents near edges or body lines can be difficult due to the reinforced metal and limited space.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b8371c1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b8371c1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bd00249\" data-id=\"bd00249\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-603d189 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"603d189\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Type of Metal<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e0d7a99 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e0d7a99\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-71ed09b\" data-id=\"71ed09b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4757830 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4757830\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Limitation<\/strong>: Some metals, like high-strength steel or aluminum, can be more challenging to repair using PDR.<\/p><p><strong>Reason<\/strong>: These metals have different properties than regular steel, making them harder to manipulate back into shape.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7adc09d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7adc09d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-40bc85d\" data-id=\"40bc85d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f85d82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4f85d82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Previous Repairs<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a929661 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a929661\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-69174a5\" data-id=\"69174a5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be538e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be538e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Limitation<\/strong>: Dents in areas that have undergone previous bodywork or have body filler may not be suitable for PDR.<\/p><p><strong>Reason<\/strong>: The presence of body filler or other materials can hinder the PDR process, and there&#8217;s a risk of further damaging the area.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-eca6ac0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"eca6ac0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-aba8ae2\" data-id=\"aba8ae2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b3c15b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6b3c15b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Complexity of the Dent<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ea73945 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ea73945\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2f3b76d\" data-id=\"2f3b76d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57284bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57284bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Limitation<\/strong>: Dents with sharp creases or those caused by a significant impact might not be fully repairable with PDR.<\/p><p><strong>Reason<\/strong>: Sharp and complex dents can be challenging to restore to their original shape without leaving traces.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ae9fd6b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ae9fd6b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e0f1cf0\" data-id=\"e0f1cf0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e93bf4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"e93bf4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-71b4616 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"71b4616\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a6f5828\" data-id=\"a6f5828\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad17757 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ad17757\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PDR costs<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-816be8d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"816be8d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-00df4b8\" data-id=\"00df4b8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8866526 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8866526\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Factors Influencing PDR Costs<\/strong><\/p><p>Every dent is unique. Just as no two snowflakes are alike, no two dents are the same. Several factors influence the cost of PDR:<\/p><p>Severity of the Damage: A small ding might cost less than a large dent that has stretched the metal.<\/p><p>Location of the Dent: Dents on body lines or hard-to-reach areas might increase the cost due to the complexity of the repair.<\/p><p>Type of Vehicle: Luxury cars might have a higher repair cost than standard models.<\/p><p>Access to the Dent: If parts need to be removed to access the dent, this can increase labor costs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-53e8345 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"53e8345\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c3d75cc\" data-id=\"c3d75cc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-399d1ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"399d1ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Getting a PDR cost Estimate<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9ef4c78 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9ef4c78\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5bb1262\" data-id=\"5bb1262\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6f21a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a6f21a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This is by far the most common question that any body shops receives from their prospective clients. Many PDR services offer online calculators or estimate tools (see ours below or use our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thecarstuff.com\/dent-repair-cost-estimator\/\" target=\"_blank\">Paint Dent Repair Estimator<\/a>). While these are great for getting a ballpark figure, it&#8217;s always best to get a personalized quote by either supplying photos or driving to the body shop and show the damage to the technician. The actual repair costs can vary based on the factors mentioned below. Generally, PDR costs can range from $90 to $150 for minor dents, $75 \u2013 $300 for medium-sized dents, and go up to $1,500 or more for complex damage. It&#8217;s essential to remember that you&#8217;re not just paying for the repair but the expertise of the technician. Shops also apply add-on charges such as fixing aluminium-made panels, double panels, tall vehicles, ribbed panels, or oversized dents.<\/p>\n<p>The location of the dent will also have a major impact the cost of PDR. Body shops will typically charge you more for roof damage caused by hail since it\u2019s a hard-to-reach location and they potentially need to strip the whole roof from the inside. Also, dents located near the edge of the panels are a lot trickier to fix and will most likely bump up the PDR cost.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-476e4aa elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"476e4aa\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-200441c\" data-id=\"200441c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54ad14f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"54ad14f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PDR cost estimate<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b3eacd6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b3eacd6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e447740\" data-id=\"e447740\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62dc834 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"62dc834\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As mentioned above, the final price of PDR always depends on many factors. Please take the below figures as a ballpark estimate, without add-ons, etc. In any case, only the PDR technician\/body shop can give you the exact figure.\u00a0<\/p><p>TSR means &#8220;Traditional Spray Repair&#8221; &#8211; where anti-corrosion, filler and new paint would most likely be required.\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5801a7b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5801a7b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4b30aa2\" data-id=\"4b30aa2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-214b7b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"214b7b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PDR cost estimate: 1-5 dents<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0e2bdd7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0e2bdd7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-babeb68\" data-id=\"babeb68\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-852eeda elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"852eeda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\n<table id=\"tablepress-12\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-12\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Size<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Dime<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Nickel<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Quart<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Half<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Front Fender<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">100<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">130<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">160<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">190<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Front Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">100<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">130<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">160<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">190<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Rear Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">100<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">130<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">160<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">190<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Quarter<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">100<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">130<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">160<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">190<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left RAIL<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">130<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">160<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">190<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">220<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Front Fender<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">100<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">160<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">160<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">190<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Front Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">100<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">160<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">160<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">190<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Rear Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">100<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">160<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">160<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">190<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Quarter<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">100<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">160<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">160<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">190<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right RAIL<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">130<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">160<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">190<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">220<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hood<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">130<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">160<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">190<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">220<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Roof<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">130<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">160<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">190<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">220<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Trunk<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">130<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">160<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">190<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">220<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-12 from cache --><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-02a85e8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"02a85e8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-397216b\" data-id=\"397216b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf65fe3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cf65fe3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PDR estimate: 5-15 dents<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d43ac7f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d43ac7f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-424c9a3\" data-id=\"424c9a3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2163e15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"2163e15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\n<table id=\"tablepress-13\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-13\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Size<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Dime<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Nickel<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Quart<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Half<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Front Fender<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">140<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">180<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">220<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">260<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Front Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">140<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">180<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">220<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">260<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Rear Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">140<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">180<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">220<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">260<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Quarter<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">140<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">180<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">220<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">260<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left RAIL<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">190<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">220<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">265<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">335<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Front Fender<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">140<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">180<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">220<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">260<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Front Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">140<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">180<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">220<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">260<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Rear Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">140<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">180<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">220<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">260<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Quarter<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">140<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">180<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">220<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">260<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right RAIL<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">190<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">220<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">260<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">330<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hood<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">190<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">220<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">260<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">340<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Roof<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">190<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">220<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">260<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">340<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Trunk<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">190<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">220<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">260<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">340<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-13 from cache --><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4a68f10 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4a68f10\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7b4e8a8\" data-id=\"7b4e8a8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48c9cf0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"48c9cf0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PDR cost estimate: 15-30 dents<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8984a2f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8984a2f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-429020b\" data-id=\"429020b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92d3f23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"92d3f23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\n<table id=\"tablepress-14\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-14\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Size<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Dime<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Nickel<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Quart<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Half<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Front Fender<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">200<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">270<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">335<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">390<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Front Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">200<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">270<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">335<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">390<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Rear Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">200<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">270<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">335<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">390<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Quarter<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">200<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">270<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">335<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">390<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left RAIL<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">270<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">340<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">390<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">445<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Front Fender<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">200<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">270<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">335<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">390<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Front Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">200<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">270<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">335<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">390<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Rear Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">200<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">270<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">335<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">390<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Quarter<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">200<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">270<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">335<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">390<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right RAIL<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">260<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">330<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">380<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">430<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hood<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">260<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">330<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">380<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">440<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Roof<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">260<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">330<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">380<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">440<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Trunk<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">260<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">330<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">380<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">440<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-14 from cache --><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e344da2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e344da2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ad2123c\" data-id=\"ad2123c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb8f2c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cb8f2c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PDR cost estimate: 30-50 dents<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-83d5a7f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"83d5a7f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c4fab78\" data-id=\"c4fab78\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b18bc6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"5b18bc6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\n<table id=\"tablepress-15\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-15\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Size<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Dime<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Nickel<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Quart<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Half<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Front Fender<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">335<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">395<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">435<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Front Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">335<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">395<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">435<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Rear Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">335<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">395<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">435<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Quarter<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">335<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">395<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">435<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left RAIL<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">395<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">445<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">490<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Front Fender<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">335<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">395<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">435<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Front Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">335<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">395<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">435<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Rear Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">335<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">395<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">435<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Quarter<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">335<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">395<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">435<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right RAIL<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">380<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">430<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">480<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hood<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">390<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">440<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">490<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">540<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Roof<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">390<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">440<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">490<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">540<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Trunk<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">390<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">440<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">490<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">540<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-15 from cache --><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9b46592 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9b46592\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-016a28b\" data-id=\"016a28b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a796e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4a796e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PDR cost estimate: 50-75 dents<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-884682d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"884682d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e263cf4\" data-id=\"e263cf4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36c2eaf elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"36c2eaf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\n<table id=\"tablepress-16\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-16\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Size<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Dime<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Nickel<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Quart<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Half<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Front Fender<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Front Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Rear Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Quarter<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left RAIL<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">495<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">535<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Front Fender<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Front Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Rear Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Quarter<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right RAIL<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">480<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">530<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hood<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">480<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">540<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">650<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">850<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Roof<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">480<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">540<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">650<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">850<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Trunk<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">480<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">540<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">650<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-16 from cache --><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-28ed0bf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"28ed0bf\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5b9d772\" data-id=\"5b9d772\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01ea2a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"01ea2a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PDR cost estimate: 75-100 dents<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dd766ad elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dd766ad\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-76b3563\" data-id=\"76b3563\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb8a61d elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"cb8a61d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\n<table id=\"tablepress-17\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-17\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Size<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Dime<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Nickel<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Quart<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Half<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Front Fender<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Front Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Rear Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Quarter<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left RAIL<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Front Fender<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Front Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Rear Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Quarter<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right RAIL<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hood<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">650<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">750<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">875<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Roof<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">650<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">750<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">875<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">1100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Trunk<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">650<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">750<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">875<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-17 from cache --><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-43bcc56 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"43bcc56\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-958635d\" data-id=\"958635d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59cbc60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"59cbc60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PDR cost estimate: 100-150 dents<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e009ade elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e009ade\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-81f7b02\" data-id=\"81f7b02\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a79d0b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"a79d0b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\n<table id=\"tablepress-18\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-18\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Size<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Dime<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Nickel<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Quart<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Half<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Front Fender<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Front Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Rear Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Quarter<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left RAIL<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Front Fender<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Front Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Rear Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Quarter<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right RAIL<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hood<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">900<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1100<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Roof<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">900<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1100<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">1300<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">1600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Trunk<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">900<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1100<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-18 from cache --><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-063d3b9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"063d3b9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5f25be6\" data-id=\"5f25be6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2277e17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2277e17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PDR cost estimate: 150-200 dents<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-86816ed elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"86816ed\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4fb2ed3\" data-id=\"4fb2ed3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2ce6cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"f2ce6cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\n<table id=\"tablepress-19\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-19\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Size<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Dime<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Nickel<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Quart<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Half<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Front Fender<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Front Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Rear Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Quarter<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left RAIL<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Front Fender<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Front Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Rear Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Quarter<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right RAIL<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hood<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Roof<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1100<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1300<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">1600<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">1800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Trunk<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-19 from cache --><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-42e89cb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"42e89cb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d93b08e\" data-id=\"d93b08e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-529fa8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"529fa8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PDR cost estimate: 200-300 dents<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-06402bc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"06402bc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ce3c90f\" data-id=\"ce3c90f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6eb442c elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"6eb442c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\n<table id=\"tablepress-20\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-20\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Size<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Dime<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Nickel<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Quart<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Half<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Front Fender<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Front Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Rear Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left Quarter<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Left RAIL<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Front Fender<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Front Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Rear Door<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right Quarter<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Right RAIL<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hood<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Roof<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Trunk<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">TSR<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">TSR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-20 from cache --><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2186290 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2186290\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-053c9c5\" data-id=\"053c9c5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d826e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"3d826e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-85fbbe2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"85fbbe2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-31d33d0\" data-id=\"31d33d0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09f2629 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"09f2629\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Traditional vs. Paintless Dent Repair<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-459c419 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"459c419\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a60578c\" data-id=\"a60578c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17087fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17087fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Traditional dent repair involves sanding, filling, and repainting. It&#8217;s a lengthy process that can be more expensive than PDR. On the other hand, PDR maintains the original paint and involves manipulating the dented metal back to its original shape. It&#8217;s quicker and often more affordable (saving can be up to 70% over conventional repairs). However, if the paint is scratched or if the dent is on a previously repaired area, PDR might not be suitable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9918243 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9918243\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0cbf3a0\" data-id=\"0cbf3a0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7b47c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e7b47c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How long does the PDR take? <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a821c6e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a821c6e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2ddb757\" data-id=\"2ddb757\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7954b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d7954b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is the proverbial how long is a piece a string \u2013 the duration will depend on all factors mentioned above and the technician\u2019s skill but the PDR can take as little as 20 minutes to several hours or days. After assessing the dents and damage to your car, the technician should give you a rough estimate of how long the repair will take.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a411f61 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a411f61\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8e41541\" data-id=\"8e41541\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-119f78d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"119f78d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When is PDR the Right Choice?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8752c4c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8752c4c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-55d7a58\" data-id=\"55d7a58\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-738ce9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"738ce9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While PDR is an excellent solution for many dents, it&#8217;s not suitable for all. Here are some scenarios where PDR might be the best option:<\/p><ul><li>Minor Dents and Dings: If your vehicle has been hit by a shopping cart, hail, or a stray ball, PDR is often the perfect solution.<\/li><li>Dents Without Paint Damage: If the paint hasn&#8217;t been chipped or cracked, PDR can be very effective.<\/li><li>Recent Dents: Older dents, especially those exposed to extreme temperatures, might not be as easily manipulated back into place.<\/li><\/ul><p>However, if the paint is damaged, or the dent is too deep or sharp, traditional repair methods might be more appropriate.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-058bbb0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"058bbb0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-803f4ee\" data-id=\"803f4ee\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-506f911 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"506f911\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Choose a PDR Technician or body shop<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d7f142c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d7f142c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2cee043\" data-id=\"2cee043\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cdee1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3cdee1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It&#8217;s essential to choose a skilled and experienced PDR technician. Look for technicians with:<\/p><ul><li>Certifications: Many organizations offer PDR training and certification.<\/li><li>Experience: Like any skill, PDR improves with experience. An experienced technician can better assess the damage and choose the right technique.<\/li><li>Good Reviews: Check online reviews or ask for recommendations to ensure you&#8217;re getting a reputable technician.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d4e16f9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d4e16f9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7453411\" data-id=\"7453411\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3751a50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3751a50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Should your do PDR yourself? The Importance of Expertise<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-881009e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"881009e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0440cbf\" data-id=\"0440cbf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad2cdb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad2cdb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>DIY kits might seem tempting, but PDR is an art. It requires a variety of tools and techniques, each suited for specific types of dents. An experienced technician considers the size, shape, and location of the dent before choosing a repair method. The risk of further damage, like cracking the paint, is high without the right expertise.<\/p><p>With the rise of DIY culture and the availability of PDR tools online, many vehicle owners are tempted to try their hand at this repair method. But is DIY PDR a good idea, or should you leave it to the professionals?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d63164b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d63164b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ecc7406\" data-id=\"ecc7406\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08f49dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"08f49dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\n<table id=\"tablepress-21\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-21\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Pros<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Cons<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">DIY PDR<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Cost effective<br \/>\nConvenience<br \/>\nLearning experience<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Risk of further damage<br \/>\nTime-consuming<br \/>\nLack of proper tools<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Professional PDR<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Expertize<br \/>\nEfficiency<br \/>\nGuaranteed results<br \/>\nAdvanced tools<br \/>\nRecognized by insurance companies<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Cost<br \/>\nScheduling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-21 from cache --><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-46edcbe elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"46edcbe\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bc3d34f\" data-id=\"bc3d34f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06212d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"06212d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>DIY Paintless Dent Repair<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Cost-Effective:<\/strong> Purchasing a DIY PDR kit can be cheaper than hiring a professional, especially for minor dents.<\/li><li><strong>Convenience:<\/strong> You can perform the repair at your own pace and convenience without scheduling an appointment.<\/li><li><strong>Learning Experience:<\/strong> It can be satisfying to learn a new skill and see the results of your handiwork.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Cons<\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Risk of Further Damage<\/strong>: Without proper training, you might worsen the dent or damage the paint, leading to more expensive repairs.<\/li><li><strong>Time-Consuming:<\/strong> It can take longer for an amateur to fix a dent than a professional, especially if it&#8217;s your first time.<\/li><li><strong>Lack of Proper Tools:<\/strong> While DIY kits are available, they might not have the range or quality of tools that professionals use.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Professional Paintless Dent Repair<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Expertise:<\/strong> Professionals have undergone extensive PDR training and have experience handling various types of dents.<\/li><li><strong>Efficiency<\/strong>: A skilled technician can complete the repair in a fraction of the time it might take an amateur.<\/li><li><strong>Guaranteed Results:<\/strong> Many professional PDR services offer guarantees or warranties on their work.<\/li><li><strong>Advanced Tools:<\/strong> Professionals have access to a wider range of high-quality tools, ensuring a more precise repair.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Hiring a professional can be more expensive than a DIY approach, especially for minor dents.<\/li><li><strong>Scheduling<\/strong>: You might need to schedule an appointment and be without your vehicle for a period.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3e55aa1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3e55aa1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-24f25cf\" data-id=\"24f25cf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ea28da elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"7ea28da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=YrVc9419Zyo&amp;pp=ygUVcGFpbnRsZXNzIGRlbnQgcmVwYWly&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1454a4c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1454a4c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-338fecf\" data-id=\"338fecf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-232ead6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"232ead6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Paintless Dent Repair Tools<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2cf94a4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2cf94a4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e98211d\" data-id=\"e98211d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-870c458 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"870c458\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>PDR Rods and Bars<\/strong><\/p><p>Function: These are the primary tools used to gently push out dents from the inside of the vehicle&#8217;s panel. They come in various shapes and sizes to accommodate different dent sizes and locations.<\/p><p><strong>Slide Hammers<\/strong><\/p><p>Function: A slide hammer is used to pull out dents from the outside. It&#8217;s especially useful when there&#8217;s no access to the back of the panel. The tool is attached to the center of the dent using a specialized tip, and then the weight is slid backward to pull the dent out.<\/p><p><strong>Glue Pulling Tools<\/strong><\/p><p>Function: These tools involve attaching tabs with special glue to the dented area and then using a slide hammer or mini lifter to pull the dent out. It&#8217;s especially useful for panels where access to the back is restricted.<\/p><p><strong>Tapping Down Tools<\/strong><\/p><p>Function: After the majority of the dent has been repaired, there might be small high spots left. Tapping down tools, often used with a knockdown or tapper, help in pushing these spots down to level the surface.<\/p><p><strong>LED or Fluorescent Light Boards<\/strong><\/p><p>Function: Lighting is crucial in PDR. These light boards cast shadows on the dented area, making it easier for technicians to see the imperfections and monitor their progress.<\/p><p><strong>PDR Reflective Boards<\/strong><\/p><p>Function: Similar to light boards, reflective boards are used to create a reflection on the vehicle&#8217;s surface. This reflection helps technicians see the dents clearly and assess the work needed.<\/p><p><strong>Blending Hammers<\/strong><\/p><p>Function: These are used to blend the repaired area with the surrounding panel, ensuring a smooth and seamless finish.<\/p><p><strong>Wedge Tools<\/strong><\/p><p>Function: Wedges are used to create a small gap between the vehicle&#8217;s panel and the interior, allowing technicians to insert PDR rods and bars without causing damage.<\/p><p><strong>Pneumatic Suction Cups<\/strong><\/p><p>Function: These tools use air pressure to create a strong suction on the panel, allowing technicians to pull out dents. They&#8217;re often used for larger dents where glue pulling might not be effective.<\/p><p><strong>Heat Guns<\/strong><\/p><p>Function: In some cases, especially with deeper dents, the metal might be too rigid. Heat guns are used to warm the area, making the metal more pliable and easier to work with.<\/p><p><strong>Whale tails<\/strong><\/p><p>They are long, flat tools that resemble the tail of a whale, hence the name. These tools are inserted behind the panel of a vehicle to push out dents. Their flat and wide shape allows technicians to apply even pressure across a larger area, making them ideal for repairing larger dents or dents located in flat areas of a panel.<\/p><p><strong>Tap downs<\/strong><\/p><p>Specialized tools used to level high spots or small raised areas on a vehicle&#8217;s panel after the primary dent has been repaired. After using PDR rods, bars, or other tools to push out a dent, there might be minor imperfections left on the surface, such as tiny high spots or crowns. Tap downs are used to gently tap these raised areas back into place, ensuring a smooth and even finish.<\/p><p>They have a flat or slightly rounded tip made of plastic, rubber, or metal as they are designed to distribute force evenly to prevent further damage or creating new dents.<\/p><p>A tap down is often used in conjunction with a blending hammer or a regular PDR hammer. The technician will place the tap down on the high spot and gently tap it with the hammer. The process requires precision, as the goal is to level the surface without causing additional damage.<\/p><p>Having said that, a professional PDR tool kit contains about 70 different tools and they cost hundreds of dollars if you want something in line with what a professional technician would buy.\u00a0Before you buy one of them, take a look at some videos on youtube and critically assess whether it is something you might be able to do (warning: it is harder than it looks!).<\/p><p>For bigger jobs and\/or better results it might be better to hire a professional in the end anyway.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-12310bd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"12310bd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-60f2101\" data-id=\"60f2101\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea1bb9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ea1bb9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">History<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e5020ff elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e5020ff\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d7f9f58\" data-id=\"d7f9f58\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2f5a4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e2f5a4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The concept of PDR can be traced back to techniques like repouss\u00e9 and chasing, which date back to the 3rd century BC. However, the modern method of PDR was pioneered by Frank T. Sargent in 1931. His work, &#8220;The Key To Metal Bumping,&#8221; laid the foundation for contemporary PDR techniques. The method gained popularity in the United States in the late 1970s and early 1980s, with businesses like Dent Kraft leading the way.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-20569bc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"20569bc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4d11f71\" data-id=\"4d11f71\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-132538f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"132538f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-73918d9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"73918d9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5147911\" data-id=\"5147911\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43dc2ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"43dc2ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7111\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7111\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What is Paintless Dent Repair (PDR)?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7111\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7111\"><p>Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) is a method of removing minor dents and dings from a vehicle without the need for painting or body filler. It involves using specialized tools to massage the dents out from the backside of the vehicle&#8217;s panel.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7112\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7112\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is PDR suitable for all types of dents?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7112\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7112\"><p>No, PDR is most effective for small, shallow dents where the paint has not been broken or cracked. Larger dents, sharp creases, or dents near the edge of a panel may not be suitable for PDR.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7113\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7113\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How long does a PDR service typically take?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7113\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7113\"><p>The duration varies based on the size and number of dents. Small dents can be repaired in under an hour, while more extensive damage may take several hours or more.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7114\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7114\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Will PDR damage my car's paint?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7114\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7114\"><p>No, when done correctly by trained technicians, PDR does not harm the vehicle&#8217;s original paint.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7115\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7115\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How does PDR compare in cost to traditional body shop repairs?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7115\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7115\"><p>PDR is often less expensive than traditional body shop repairs because it doesn&#8217;t require painting or the use of body fillers.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7116\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7116\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can PDR fix hail damage?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7116\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7116\"><p>Yes, PDR is a preferred method for repairing hail damage as it maintains the original paint finish.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7117\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7117\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Will my insurance cover PDR?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7117\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7117\"><p>Many insurance companies recognize PDR and will cover the cost, especially for hail damage claims. However, it&#8217;s always best to check with your insurance provider.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7118\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7118\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can PDR be done at my home or office?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7118\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7118\"><p>Yes, many PDR technicians offer mobile services and can perform repairs at a location convenient for you.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7119\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7119\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\"> Are there any risks associated with PDR?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7119\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7119\"><p>When performed by inexperienced individuals, there&#8217;s a risk of further damaging the panel or cracking the paint. Always ensure you&#8217;re working with a reputable and experienced technician.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-71110\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-71110\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How do I know if a dent can be repaired using PDR?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-71110\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-71110\"><p>A qualified PDR technician can assess the damage and determine if it&#8217;s a good candidate for PDR.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-71111\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"11\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-71111\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Does PDR work on plastic bumpers?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-71111\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"11\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-71111\"><p>PDR is primarily designed for metal panels. However, some technicians may offer similar techniques for repairing dents in plastic bumpers.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-71112\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"12\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-71112\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Will the dent come back over time?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-71112\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"12\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-71112\"><p>No, once a dent is properly repaired using PDR, it&#8217;s permanent.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Paintless Dent Repair (PDR)?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) is a method of removing minor dents and dings from a vehicle without the need for painting or body filler. 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