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Paintless Dent Repair technicians use specialized tools to push the metal back into its original shape from behind the dent.

by Mike Meredith Using the latest technology and tools, skilled technicians can quickly remove many dents on late-model vehicles—without repainting.

With advances in PDR tools and techniques, large dents can be repaired without any body filler or repainting.The large dent is no longer visible once the Dent Wizard technician completes the PDR process.

All new car owners dread that first dent. No matter how it happens, the first dent can make a person feel that their car will never be the same again.Or will it? Many dents and dings can now be repaired without a trace, when the work is performed by a skilled technician. And techniques have developed to the point that dings can be removed with the original paint in place.

Consumer Awareness Increasing

Paintless dent removal (PDR) has become widely used over the past decade by car dealers, rental agencies and auctions to prepare vehicles for resale. Yet very few consumers are aware the process exists.Specially fabricated tools and techniques for PDR have been developed to remove dents, often up to the size of a football, from almost any body panel of a vehicle. No sanding, body filler or repainting is necessary. In most cases, when the process is complete the dent is no longer visible.

Mike Cmelik, owner of Dent Craft, Inc. in Hayden, ID, told MSN Autos that PDR offers consumers convenience and quality while saving them time and money. "The general public is not aware that paintless dent removal is even available, said Cmelik. After performing traditional auto body repair for 26 years, Cmelik's shop has focused exclusively on PDR for the past six years.

Consumers are learning about the PDR process from local dealerships and insurance companies, according to Cmelik. "In the last four to five years, insurance companies have become more aware and accepting of the PDR process, particularly to repair hail damage," Cmelik told MSN Autos.