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

Before beginning any repair, a technician should evaluate the paint condition, surface integrity, and damage extent to determine if PDR is appropriate.

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

A paint thickness gauge detects areas of thick paint that indicate prior body filler or repaints, which would make PDR difficult or impossible since the paint may crack.

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 have a defined crease or fold in the metal that requires more careful, targeted work compared to soft round dents, making them more challenging and time-consuming to repair.

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

Using a reflective board, technicians can see distortions in straight lines that reveal the precise topography of the dent including subtle high and low spots invisible to the unaided eye.

Question 5

Which damage type is LEAST suitable for PDR repair?

Accepted Answer

A dent with cracked or chipped paint over it

Answer

A dent with cracked or chipped paint is not suitable for PDR because the repair process could worsen the paint damage, and the original paint is already compromised.

Paintless Dent Repair Practice Test

Paintless Dent Repair Practice Test

Paintless Dent Repair Dent Assessment and Damage Evaluation