Hail can be fixed two ways, and for most cars one is clearly better.
Paintless dent repair, or PDR, removes dents by working the metal back into shape from behind the panel. There is no filler, no sanding, and no repainting. Your original factory paint stays exactly as it was.
Conventional repair fills the dent, sands it, and repaints the panel. It is the right call when the metal is creased, cracked, or the paint is already broken. But it replaces your factory finish with new paint, which can be hard to match perfectly and can affect resale value.
Most hail dents are shallow and the paint is unbroken, which is exactly what PDR is built for. It is faster, often finished in days instead of weeks, it costs less, and it keeps the original paint that buyers and dealers look for.
If a stone cracked the paint or creased a panel sharply, traditional repair may be needed for that spot. A good inspection tells you which approach each panel needs, and many hail repairs use mostly PDR with body work only where it is truly required.
For the typical hailed vehicle, paintless dent repair restores the car to factory condition while protecting its value. That is why it is our first choice whenever the damage allows.
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