The Most Common Types of Car Dents and How We Fix Them
Dents can happen to anyone, anywhere. From stray shopping carts to tight parking spaces, car dents come in various shapes and sizes, each requiring different repair approaches. Knowing what type of dent your car has can help you understand the repair process and what to expect. In this post, we’ll explore the most common types of car dents and explain how Dentless Automotive uses paintless dent repair (PDR) to bring your car back to pristine condition.
Types of Car Dents and Our Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Solutions:
Round Dents
Causes: Round dents are often caused by small impacts from hailstones, sports balls, or even rocks hitting your car at high speeds.
Repair Approach: With PDR, we can carefully massage these dents out from behind the panel without needing to repaint the area. This method is quick, effective, and keeps your car’s original paint intact.
Crease Dents
Causes: Crease dents usually happen when an object with a hard edge, like another car door, scrapes along your vehicle. This type of dent can be trickier to repair due to the stretched metal.
Repair Approach: Our PDR specialists work meticulously to release the metal back to its original shape. While crease dents are more complex, PDR can still be highly effective if the paint remains unbroken.
Dings
Causes: Dings are small dents typically caused by minor impacts, such as an opening car door or a small object hitting the surface.
Repair Approach: Because dings are usually shallow, they’re a perfect candidate for paintless dent repair. We’ll use specialized tools to gently restore the panel without disturbing the paint.
Sharp Dents
Causes: These dents result from high-impact, pointed objects like door edges, which can leave deeper marks and sometimes chip the paint.
Repair Approach: Sharp dents require a delicate approach. If the paint isn’t broken, PDR can often restore the panel, though these may take longer due to their depth and sharpness.
Hail Damage Dents
Causes: Common in areas prone to hail storms, this damage often results in multiple small dents covering various parts of the vehicle.
Repair Approach: At Dentless Automotive, we specialise in PDR for hail damage. We can handle multiple small dents efficiently, ensuring a complete restoration while keeping costs down for our customers. Hail damage repair through PDR is highly effective, especially for customers seeking insurance-covered repairs.
Why Choose Paintless Dent Repair?
PDR is the most efficient and affordable option for fixing most types of dents. This method not only retains your car's original paint but also typically costs less and requires less time than traditional methods. As long as the paint is intact, PDR can restore your vehicle to its original condition without the need for fillers or repainting.
At Dentless Automotive, we’re equipped to handle all types of dents using state-of-the-art PDR techniques. Whether it’s a tiny ding or extensive hail damage, our skilled technicians will ensure your car looks as good as new. Contact us today to book a free assessment or get a quick quote online to see how we can help you!
