PDR is an innovative process, developed
by automobile manufacturing production teams, that eliminates door dings
and minor dents by manipulating and flexing the metal back to its original
form using specialized hand tools. Because PDR works behind the damaged
area, sanding, painting, and body fillers are not necessary. In most cases,
there is no evidence a dent ever existed which may help retain the vehicle's
resale value.
The History of PDR: Then and Now
THEN
NOW
Tools
Were basic, crude and limited in their capability causing
access difficulties
Years of technical input led to the creation of hundreds
of new and useful tools for PDR
Technology
Due to lack of proper tools and experience, many holes were
drilled and integrity compromised
PDR is now a non-invasive solution where advanced tools can
be utilized for hard to access areas
Training
Meant that an aspiring tech would follow and watch with little
or no direction
Formal training can be found at PDR schools around the country
with costs estimated at $15,000 for two weeks.
Paint
Paint in the past had limited elasticity and often cracked
while performing PDR
Developments in paint technology have created more flexible
and durable paints
Metal
In the past, metals were thick and heavy often making PDR
a difficult and time consuming option
Today, manufacturers offer an assortment of lighter metals
that present opportunities in the repair process
