Are you tired of seeing that unsightly dent on your car? Do you think that the only solution is to have your car repainted? If so, then you need to know about the paintless dent repair (PDR) glue pull method that can save your car’s paint, trade-in value, and your time. In this blog post, I’ll tell you all about this method that I used to restore a beautiful brand new Genesis GV80 for my client in La Verne.
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Our client’s car had a dent caused by a golf ball strike on the fender. He actually saw it bounce off of the asphalt and right towards his vehicle as he drove by the beautiful Marshall Canyon Golf Course! But try as he may, there was no avoiding it. The ball made direct contact to the front portion of his GV80. He was wise however to seek Paintless Dent Repair. But not just any PDR company would do. He knew that the outcome he wanted was for it to look like it did before it was dented, and not all bumpy or rough with cracked paint, drilled holes or any of that nonsense! He wanted it done right, he wanted it done The Dent Evo Way!
The Glue Pull Method
At first it seemed that I may be able to easily reach the underside of the dent with a PDR tool. Doing so would have allowed me to gently massage the dent back out from underneath. I use this method often. I soon discovered however that there was a reinforcement brace directly underneath. Since there was limited access behind the dent, I opted to use the glue pull method. This technique involves temporarily adhering a small plastic tab to the dent using hot glue, and then attaching a lifting device to it to carefully pull back the metal slightly higher than level. A drop of isopropyl alcohol neutralizes the small glue droplet, allowing it to easily be peeled off of the panel with no agitation.
I then used a knockdown tool to flatten out the high spots carefully, repeating the process until the metal was level enough to allow me to slide a PDR tool up and under the bracing to finish, methodically pushing up the remaining tiny imperfections.
Do Dents Just Pop Out?
Contrary to popular belief, dents like these don’t just pop out. It requires a lot of technique and experience to remove them without causing any harm to the paint or causing any irreversible damage. Dent Evo has mastered this technique, and our client was amazed by the results.
In the video, you’ll notice that I pulled the plastic tab upward, using the lifting device commonly known in my trade, as a “mini lifter”. I would pull the dent up, and then flatten it back. Each time, the dent becoming shallower and shallower.
So wouldn’t it make sense to just apply more glue and pull even harder, for quicker results? Unfortunately no. Doing so would present a tremendous risk. Doing this could actually remove the paint right off of the vehicle. It happens! But at the very least, if the paint held up, such a violent upward movement of the metal could create a sharp outward dent that could fatigue the metal, creating a very poor quality result. This is why you often see a bumpy, poked up appearance after some PDR repairs. A rushed repair is not a good repair. Conversely, a controlled and methodical approach is optimal for a high quality paintless dent removal.
Our client, had nothing but praise for our work. He said, “this job that Joe just did is amazing. And if you can find the dent, then you’re better than me. So I’m very proud of his work, and I recommend him 100%.”
Dent Evo, is all about providing the best possible service to our clients. We use state-of-the-art equipment to restore your car to its original factory spec condition, using PDR glue pull and other techniques that ensure no damage to your car's paint or structure. We understand that your car is an important investment, and we take care to make sure that it looks as good as new after we’re done.
Mobile Dent Repair Service
If you're in La Verne, California or the surrounding areas, and you're looking for a reliable and trustworthy auto repair shop that specializes in PDR glue pull techniques, then look no further than Dent Evo. We are dedicated to providing the best possible service, and we stand behind our work with a satisfaction guarantee.
How much does dent repair cost?
✅The Assessment* This was the cost for this particular dent repair in April, 2023.
Size: 1 INCH
Depth: MEDIUM
Access: GLUE PDR/OBSTRUCTED
TOTAL: $352.19
💪Repaired in hours, not days or weeks!
🚫NO BODY SHOP HASSLE
🚫NO REPAINTING
🚫NO BUMPY “POKED UP” APPEARANCE
🚫NO CRACKED PAINT
🚫NO VEHICLE REPORT
*Price & Pricing Structure are communicated here, in the spirit of transparency. We are here to help answer any questions you may have about your dent, what’s entailed, and the approximate cost.
In conclusion, the PDR glue pull method is a game-changer for anyone who values their car’s paint, trade-in value, and time. At Dent Evo, we use this technique to restore cars to their original pre-damage condition, providing our clients with top-notch service and quality work. So, if you have a dent in your car, reach out to us, and we’ll get your car looking as good as new in no time.