FAQ's
Paintless Dent Repair (PDR)
1. What is paintless dent repair?
The paintless dent repair process is the art of removing minor dings, dents, and creases from a vehicle, while maintaining the integrity of the factory or custom paint finish. PDR allows expert technicians to transform the damaged area back to its original condition without the need for costly body fillers, sanding, and painting typically used by traditional body repair shops, while saving you time and money.
2. How does the paintless dent repair process work?
Using innovative tools and the latest in state-of-the-art technology, expert technicians are able to reach behind a damaged panel and by applying pressure gently massage the damaged area to restore it to its original bodyline.
3. What types of damage can be repaired using the PDR process?
The basic factors that determine whether or not the damaged area(s) can be repaired with the PDR process include the size, depth, and location of the damage. Good candidates for this process include:
With a basic knowledge of metal properties, certified technicians can transform the damaged area back to its original condition without the need for costly body fillers, sanding, and painting typically associated with conventional body shop repair work. This enables them to restore the damaged area(s), while preserving the integrity of the factory or custom paint finish.
5. How much does PDR cost compared to conventional body shop repair work?
Because the damaged area(s) can be repaired without the need for costly body fillers, sanding, and painting used by traditional body shops, the cost generally runs at approximately one-third of the cost associated with conventional body shop repair work.
The real cost savings involves the time saved by completing repairs in minutes or hours rather than days or even weeks required for traditional repair work.
Windshield Repair
1. What is windshield repair?
Windshield repair is a safe, effective, and convenient alternative to windshield replacement.
2. If I only have a small crack in my windshield, why should I get it repaired?
YES! When debris strikes a windshield both a weak spot and an air space are created in the outer layer. Once the structural integrity is compromised, the windshield becomes extremely vulnerable. Any variation in temperature or stress can result in the damage spreading from the initial point of impact at any time.
3. How does the Mend A Dent technicians repair a windshield?
During the repair process, the air space created during the impact is filled with an adhesive resin, the damaged area is sealed, and the strength and structural integrity of the glass is restored.
4. Will my insurance carrier accept windshield repair in lieu of windshield replacement?
Most insurance companies are willing to waive the comprehensive deductible when customers select windshield repair over windshield replacement.
5. Does windshield repair come with any type of guarantee?
Repairs are guaranteed to pass lease turn-back and state vehicle inspections.
Paintless Dent Repair (PDR)
1. What is paintless dent repair?
The paintless dent repair process is the art of removing minor dings, dents, and creases from a vehicle, while maintaining the integrity of the factory or custom paint finish. PDR allows expert technicians to transform the damaged area back to its original condition without the need for costly body fillers, sanding, and painting typically used by traditional body repair shops, while saving you time and money.
2. How does the paintless dent repair process work?
Using innovative tools and the latest in state-of-the-art technology, expert technicians are able to reach behind a damaged panel and by applying pressure gently massage the damaged area to restore it to its original bodyline.
3. What types of damage can be repaired using the PDR process?
The basic factors that determine whether or not the damaged area(s) can be repaired with the PDR process include the size, depth, and location of the damage. Good candidates for this process include:
- Smooth, shallow dings, dents, and creases ranging in diameter from dime-sized to basketball-sized.
- Dents that have no holes, tears, or paint damage and are still fully affixed to the vehicle.
- Hail Damage, Door dings, Shopping Cart dings.
With a basic knowledge of metal properties, certified technicians can transform the damaged area back to its original condition without the need for costly body fillers, sanding, and painting typically associated with conventional body shop repair work. This enables them to restore the damaged area(s), while preserving the integrity of the factory or custom paint finish.
5. How much does PDR cost compared to conventional body shop repair work?
Because the damaged area(s) can be repaired without the need for costly body fillers, sanding, and painting used by traditional body shops, the cost generally runs at approximately one-third of the cost associated with conventional body shop repair work.
The real cost savings involves the time saved by completing repairs in minutes or hours rather than days or even weeks required for traditional repair work.
Windshield Repair
1. What is windshield repair?
Windshield repair is a safe, effective, and convenient alternative to windshield replacement.
2. If I only have a small crack in my windshield, why should I get it repaired?
YES! When debris strikes a windshield both a weak spot and an air space are created in the outer layer. Once the structural integrity is compromised, the windshield becomes extremely vulnerable. Any variation in temperature or stress can result in the damage spreading from the initial point of impact at any time.
3. How does the Mend A Dent technicians repair a windshield?
During the repair process, the air space created during the impact is filled with an adhesive resin, the damaged area is sealed, and the strength and structural integrity of the glass is restored.
4. Will my insurance carrier accept windshield repair in lieu of windshield replacement?
Most insurance companies are willing to waive the comprehensive deductible when customers select windshield repair over windshield replacement.
5. Does windshield repair come with any type of guarantee?
Repairs are guaranteed to pass lease turn-back and state vehicle inspections.
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