Up until a few years ago PDR had only been utilized at dealerships. It was
the in the early '90's when PDR really became popular. Dealers were saving
hundreds of dollars on each reconditioned vehicle. They were saving hundreds
because:
- The vehicle kept its original finish
- It eliminated the cost of labor for any bodywork
- It eliminated the cost of any paint materials
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Not to mention they didn't have to worry about matching the paint colors.
      A dent or a ding can be removed because of how durable yet flexible the
final finish is. We need it to be flexible because we get behind the dent
and push it out until it is gone. Eliminating the need for body fillers or
the use of costly body shop techniques.
      The average life span of a vehicles finish is approximately 7 years before
it starts to lose its durability and flexibility. Elements of nature,
extreme temperatures, and wear and tear are what causes the break down of
the paint. This is why we cannot attempt PDR on any vehicle over 7 years
old. In the event the paint is cracked or broken, your dent would not
qualify for PDR either.
DOES MY DENT QUALIFY FOR PDR?
      Infomercials are often misleading, advertising glue pulling and suction cup
devices. They show you how a two foot dent can be taken out in a matter of
minutes. SHAZZAAMMM! A few pulls in 5 minutes and the dent pops right out.
The good news is, you just saved $30 plus shipping and handling, bad news
you still have a dent. A 2 foot dent is outside the parameter of PDR.
Anything larger than the palm of your hand will get you lousy results.
Here are some guidelines for PDR:
- Grocery Cart
- Golf ball, baseball or football hits y our vehicle
- Door ding from another car
- Small tree limb falls onto your vehicle
- Hit by a bicycle
- A mechanic drops a tool onto the hood
- Someone leans on your vehicle
- Closing the trunk onto something that doesn't fit
- Hail storms
The list can go on forever.
Here are some NON PDR situations:
- Side swiping a guardrail
- Crashing into a tree
- Hitting another vehicle
- Someone jumping onto your vehicle
- Taking a baseball bat to the vehicle
- Any dent with cracked paint.
PRICING
| Standard Dings ==> Quarter Size
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Vertical Panels |
Front Fenders
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Front Doors
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Rear Doors
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Quarter Panels
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Pickup Quarters
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Tailgates
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1st Ding
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$75.00
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$80.00
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$80.00
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$85.00
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$85.00
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$80.00
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Each Additional
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$10.00
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$10.00
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$10.00
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$10.00
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$10.00
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$10.00
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(Discounts on more than one damage per panel)
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| Standard Dings ==> Quarter Size
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Flat Panels |
Hood
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Roof
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Deck Lid
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Pickup Beds
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1st Ding
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$100.00
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$125.00
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$100.00
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$100.00
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Each Additional
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$10.00
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$10.00
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$10.00
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$10.00
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Additional labor charges apply to:
-Creases
-Dents larger that a quarter
-Multiple dents per panel
The average body shop price per panel is $300 - $500 and will keep your car
tied up for days. It is easy to see why PDR is so cost effective and
efficient.