Paintless Dent Repair Dent Assessment and Damage Evaluation

Question 1

What is the first step a PDR technician should perform when evaluating a dent?

Accepted Answer

Inspect paint thickness and surface condition before any repairs

Answer

Immediately begin pushing from behind

Answer

Apply heat to the dent area

Answer

Pull the dent with a glue tab to test its depth

Question 2

How do PDR technicians use a paint thickness gauge during assessment?

Accepted Answer

To detect prior body filler or repaints that would affect PDR suitability

Answer

To measure the depth of a dent

Answer

To determine the type of steel in the panel

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To calibrate lighting equipment

Question 3

What does a 'sharp' dent (as opposed to a 'soft' dent) indicate about repairability?

Accepted Answer

Sharp dents have a defined crease that makes repair more challenging and time-consuming

Answer

Sharp dents are always easier to repair

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Sharp dents indicate the vehicle is made of aluminum

Answer

Sharp dents only appear on hoods

Question 4

What does inspecting the 'reflection' of a dent on a reflective board reveal?

Accepted Answer

The exact depth, shape, and high/low spots not visible to the naked eye

Answer

The color of the original paint

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The type of metal used in the panel

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Whether the vehicle needs alignment

Question 5

Which damage type is LEAST suitable for PDR repair?

Accepted Answer

A dent with cracked or chipped paint over it

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A shallow door ding

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A small round hail dent on a hood

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A dent near a panel edge with no paint damage

Question 6

How does metal thickness affect dent assessment in PDR?

Accepted Answer

Thinner metal dents more easily but also responds more readily to PDR; thicker metal requires more force

Answer

Thicker metal is always easier to repair

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Metal thickness has no effect on PDR

Answer

Thicker metal always requires glue pulling