No. That's the whole point of it. The metal is reshaped from behind the panel, so the paint is never sanded, filled or sprayed. A properly finished PDR repair leaves the factory finish exactly as it was.

Then PDR alone won't be enough. We can still reshape the panel, but the paint damage will remain and will need a paint repair to put right. We'll tell you that up front rather than take your money and disappoint you.

Often, yes — but they're the hard ones. Creased metal has been stretched, so it has to be brought back in stages rather than forced. It takes longer and costs more, and on the sharpest creases the honest answer is "significantly improved" rather than "invisible". We'll show you what to expect before we start.

Most single dents are done the same day — a straightforward door ding is often an hour or two. Larger or creased dents can take several hours. Hail damage depends on how many panels are involved and is quoted with a timescale after the assessment.

Either. We offer mobile appointments across the Greater Seattle area and in-shop appointments at 2006 196th St SW #107, Lynnwood. In-shop is better for larger or trickier repairs, because the controlled lighting is what lets a technician read the panel properly. Tell us where the damage is and we'll say honestly which suits it.

Yes — hail is exactly what PDR is built for. Dozens of small dents would cost a fortune to respray panel by panel, but they're quick work for a rod. Hail is quoted per panel or for the whole vehicle after a free assessment, because the price depends on how many dents there are and how tightly packed they are.

Yes. Aluminium doesn't have the memory steel does, so it takes longer and needs more patience — expect roughly 25% more than the same dent in steel.

It's the range we'd realistically quote in, based on the size, depth, panel and access you described. The final figure is confirmed after we've looked at the car in person — every dent is a little different, and we'd rather be accurate than optimistic. The estimate and the inspection are both free.

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Yes. In many cases, Paintless Dent Repair is covered by insurance, especially for hail damage or other covered incidents. If your claim is approved, your insurance company may pay for all or part of the repair, depending on your deductible and policy coverage.

If you're unsure whether your damage qualifies, we can help you determine if it's a good candidate for PDR and provide an estimate that you can use during the claims process. We work with customers who choose to pay out of pocket as well as those using insurance.

If you haven't filed a claim yet, we're happy to answer questions and help you decide which option makes the most sense for your situation.