Getting to Know More About PDR, a Tool for Repairing Dented Car Bodies

Vehicles can indeed make it easier for you and your family to travel anywhere. However, there are times when it is difficult to find suitable and good maintenance for the vehicle after something undesirable happens. For example, a car that has been in an accident and dented, will look less appealing. The resale value in the market will also decrease. Therefore, if your car hits something and gets dented, you need to repair it immediately at the nearest and trusted car service. However, do you know about the latest technique for repairing car dents called PDR (Paintless Dent Remover)?

Car bodies have become increasingly high-quality over time, but they are also lighter and more flexible, making them prone to dents. PDR is a new technique for repairing dents, in addition to traditional bodywork. Let's take a look at the information we have regarding the tools for repairing car dents known as PDR.

What is the PDR (Paintless Dent Remover) Method?

The PDR (Paintless Dent Remover) method is a new technique used on car body materials to repair dents quickly without the need for repainting the dented area, making the car look original again as it was before the dent. The special tool for this PDR technique is a long metal rod with different head shapes, adjusted to the shape and location of the dent. The metal tool will be rotated around the dented area, allowing the dent to return to its original position.

This tool must be used carefully because if rotated too fast and too hard, it can damage the car panel, which then needs to be leveled again with a smaller tool shaped like a pencil to minimize damage.

Methods of Using the PDR (Paintless Dent Remover) Tool

The PDR (Paintless Dent Remover) technique has 3 methods: the massage method, vacuum method, and heating method. These three methods depend on the location of the dent on the car body.

1. Massage Method

The massage technique of PDR (Paintless Dent Remover) involves inserting the PDR tool, which is a long metal rod, through the door gap, then carefully pushing it against the damaged area to avoid creating new problems. Do this until the dent disappears and the car body returns to its original shape. This massage method is usually used if the dent is located near the door.

2. Vacuum Method

This method is usually used for dents on the car body in areas like the car pillar that do not have holes or gaps to insert the metal rod used in the massage technique. Therefore, the way to repair the dent with this method is to attach the PDR tool to the dented car body with glue, then pull the tool until the car body returns to its original shape.

3. Heating Method

This method uses electricity to repair dents. The PDR (Paintless Dent Remover) tool is heated by being supplied with electricity, then the hot tool is inserted into the dented area. This will cause the dented area to expand, making it easier to repair back to its original state.