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Dent removal is the process of removing vehicle dents, which occur due to collisions. It can be done on all vehicles such as vans, trailer trucks, sport utility vehicles and compact cars. The time taken for the whole process depends on the size and location of dents and the technician's skill level. It also depends on the extent of damage.
Generally, there are two types of auto dent removal. They are paint restoration repair and paint less dent removal. Paint restoration is suited for large dents and the technique involves various processes such as pulling or pounding out dents, grinding, chiselling, and sanding. Mechanics make use of common tools like pullers, dent hammers, drills, fender picks, and rivets depending on the nature of work.
If the dent is too large or cannot be repaired, the whole panel or section of vehicle is removed. In such cases, pulling or pounding out is done before the panel or section is removed, and the new portion is attached by welding. Once the above process is over, the repaired area is primed for further painting as part of the dent removal process.
Paint less auto dent removal is commonly used for smaller or minor dents. Here, dents are removed with the help of specialized tools by starting from outer edges, the paint or the original factory finish of the dent portion remains as such and the cost involved in painting is reduced. The secret behind paint less dent removal is that rather than being an aggressive method of straightening out dents in the metal, it is a gradual process more similar to a massage than a piece of traditional metal work.
A panel beater will remove the panel from your car and then use a mallet and a former to bash out any defects as part of the paint less dent removal process. This will involve beating both sides of the metal in order to get it back into its exact original shape. The percussive damage of repeated blows from a mallet will inevitably do damage to the inflexible paint that covers the metal, causing it to chip and flake in the area where the metal has been beaten. This means that the panel will need to be stripped back and then completely repainted, which adds significantly to the cost of the repair. The results of panel beating are generally excellent, and can leave a car looking as good as new.
Like panel beating, paint less dent removal is a highly skilled procedure, and to get the best results it takes a great deal of patience, plenty of experience, and of course the right tools. The actual method of removing dents does not require the removal of the panel from the car, or indeed removal of any trim to allow access to the rear of the metal in order to push out the dent from behind.
You can repair the dent on your vehicle at any of the repair shops in your area. Reputable repair shops offer guaranteed quality workmanship at reasonable prices for dent removal. Some even give back your car on the same day.
If you need dent removal services, contact Dial1Auto. They'll connect you with an auto body technician that can have your car looking like new again.
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