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What does the acronym PDR stand for in the auto body industry?
Answer: Paintless Dent Repair
PDR stands for Paintless Dent Repair, a method of removing dents without repainting.
Which type of damage is generally NOT a good candidate for PDR?
Answer: A dent with cracked or chipped paint
PDR requires intact paint; cracked or chipped paint usually means conventional repair is needed.
What is the main advantage of PDR over traditional dent repair?
Answer: It preserves the factory paint finish
PDR keeps the original factory finish intact, which protects vehicle value.
Which tool is most commonly used to push dents out from behind a panel?
Answer: Metal rod or PDR rod
PDR rods are used to access behind panels and gently push dents back to shape.
Why do PDR technicians often use a special reflective light board?
Answer: To read the dent's shape through shadows and reflections
A reflection board reveals the dent's high and low spots so the technician can work precisely.
What is the glue-pull method in PDR primarily used for?
Answer: Dents with no rear access
Glue pulling lifts dents from the outside when there is no access behind the panel.
Hail damage repaired with PDR most often appears on which areas?
Answer: Horizontal panels like the roof, hood, and trunk
Falling hail strikes horizontal surfaces most, so roofs, hoods, and trunks are typically affected.