Auto body repair is a complex process that involves a number of different steps. First, the technician must inspect the damage to determine what needs to be replaced and what can be repaired. Then, depending on the damage, the technician will either repair the dent or replace the entire panel. The process for repairing a dent is similar to replacing a panel, but there is a difference in the tools and technique used to repair the damage. When repairing a dent, the technician will use a small hammer to tap the metal back into place. When replacing a panel, the technician will use a chisel and hammer to remove the old metal and replace it with new metal. Here are the different steps involved in auto body dent repair:

Inspection

The first step in auto body repair is to inspect the damage. This is when the technician will look at the dent and decide how to repair it. The inspection will include looking at the size and location of the dent, the surrounding metal, and any other damage to the vehicle. This will help the technician determine the best way to repair the dent and what parts need to be replaced. The technician may also look for signs of previous repairs, which will help them determine if they can repair the dent or if they need to replace the panel.

Repair or replace the dent

Once the technician has inspected the damage, they will decide whether to repair the dent or replace the panel. The decision will be based on the size and location of the dent, the damage to the surrounding metal, and the quality of the metal. If the metal is in good condition and the damage is small, the technician can repair the dent. If the metal is in poor condition and the damage is large, the technician may replace the entire panel. If the metal is in good condition and the damage is large, the technician may replace the entire panel.

Repair the dent

If the technician decides to repair the dent, they will use a hammer and chisel to remove the metal and replace it with new metal. The technician will place the new metal in the same location as the old metal and tap it into place, using the hammer and chisel to make it fit. If the technician can repair the dent without replacing the entire panel, they will use a hammer and chisel to repair the dent. If the technician cannot repair the dent, they will replace the entire panel.

Conclusion

Auto body repair is a complex process that involves a number of different steps. The technician will inspect the damage and decide whether to repair the dent or replace the panel. They will then repair or replace the damage using a hammer and chisel. If the damage is too large to repair, the technician will replace the entire panel.

Frequently Asked Question

Typically the cost of paintless dent repair is much less than conventional body shop repair. This is due to not needing parts replacement, paint, or removal and installation labor time.
A door ding repair can range anywhere from $75 up depending on the severity and location of the dent.
Hail damage repair is priced by using dent size and counts per autobody panel. Hail damage repair can range from $500 up to $20,000 depending on the make and model of the car. Dent size, panel materials such as aluminum or steel, and the extent of the damage are also cost factors.
  • Save hundreds over conventional auto body repair
  • Restore your damaged vehicle to pre-damage condition
  • Small dents repaired while you wait
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Paintless Dent Repair is the process of repairing each dent in your vehicle’s exterior individually by hand. It takes an experienced PDR technician to remove dents quickly while maintaining a high quality finish.