Paintless Hail Repair F.A.Q.'s
We know you have many questions about Detail Masters and our services. Here are
some of the most frequent ones we’re asked. Please remember that we’re available
to answer any other questions you may have. You can contact us by e-mail, regular
mail, telephone or fax.
Q. What type of damage(s)
can be repaired using the Paintless Dent Repair Process?
Paintless Dent Repair (PDR)
was originally intended for use in repairing small dents and door dings.
Paintless Dent Repair tools and technical expertise have improved vastly
broadening the number of applications for the repair process. These include
hail damage, creases, protrusions and even some collision damage.
How long will my
Paintless Dent Repair take?
Small dents and door dings
repaired using the Paintless Dent Repair process usually require an hour or
less per dent to complete the repair. Creases, protrusions and larger dents may
require several hours to complete a satisfactory repair. Hail Damage usually
requires one to three days for repair completion depending upon the severity of
the damage.
Can you explain how the
Paintless Dent Repair Process works?
Paintless Dent Repair works
by gently massaging the dent out from the inside or underside of the damaged
panel. PDR technicians use specialized tools to push the metal back into its
original shape from the underside of the dent. The PDR technician gains access
to the underside of the damaged panel through existing Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) access points or sheet metal cutouts. Other areas can be
accessed by removing insulator blankets, interior trim panels, headliners, lamp
assemblies etc.
Are Paintless Dent
Repairs permanent?
Yes, once the damaged area
has been satisfactorily repaired using the Paintless Dent Repair Process the
sheet metal and the paint finish are permanently returned to Pre-Loss
Condition.
Does the Paintless Dent
Repair Process damage the vehicles paint finish?
No, a Paintless Dent Repair
that has been properly completed will have no negative effect on the vehicles
paint finish.
Will the repaired area be
noticeable?
A dent that has been
properly repaired using the Paintless Dent Repair Process will show no signs of
either the previous damage or the repair process. The sheet metal and paint
finish are manipulated back to the condition that they were in prior to the
damage occurring.
Does Paintless Dent
Repair provide significant savings versus conventional paint and body repair?
The Paintless Dent Repair
Process typically provides a 25% to 60% savings when compared to conventional
paint and body repairs. Paintless Dent Repair virtually eliminates Diminishment
of Value claim related issues.
Do you have a
guarantee?
Detail Masters does guarantee that the process we use will not harm your
finish. We cannot guarantee your paint job, because we did not do your
paint job, but we do stand behind our work.
How much does this
cost?
Our
prices are determined upon the quantity and sizes of the vehicles, the
severity of the overspray and what type of paint or emission was
oversprayed on the vehicles. This is a variable cost and is usually
negotiated with the insurance company or contractor handling your claim.