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Here's what paintless dent repair (PDR) actually is, and when it's the right call. ## What Is Paintless Dent Repair? PDR is a technique where a trained technician accesses the back side of a dented panel — through the door, trunk, or wheel well, depending on the damage — and uses specialized metal tools to gently massage the dent back to its original shape from the inside out. There's no filler, no sanding, and in most cases, no repainting. ## Why It Matters for Your Car's Value Repainting a panel, even well, changes the vehicle's paint history. For newer cars, luxury vehicles, or anything you plan to sell down the line, keeping 100% original factory paint is a real value advantage — it shows up on vehicle history and paint-thickness inspections that many buyers and dealers check for. ## What PDR Can Fix PDR works well on: - Hail damage - Door dings - Minor creases from shopping carts or small impacts - Most dents where the paint hasn't cracked or chipped ## What PDR Can't Fix PDR isn't a fit for every situation. It generally won't work if: - The paint is cracked, chipped, or peeling at the dent site - The metal has been stretched too far to flex back into place - The dent is on a sharp body line or edge where the metal has creased sharply - There's been prior bodywork or filler already applied to the panel In these cases, traditional paint and body work is usually the better route, and a good technician will tell you honestly if that's the case rather than attempt a repair that won't hold up. ## Is It Actually Permanent? 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