Paintless Dent Repair Guide 2

Question 1

What does the acronym PDR stand for in the auto body industry?

Accepted Answer

Paintless Dent Repair

Answer

PDR stands for Paintless Dent Repair, a method of removing dents without repainting.

Question 2

Which type of damage is generally NOT a good candidate for PDR?

Accepted Answer

A dent with cracked or chipped paint

Answer

PDR requires intact paint; cracked or chipped paint usually means conventional repair is needed.

Question 3

What is the main advantage of PDR over traditional dent repair?

Accepted Answer

It preserves the factory paint finish

Answer

PDR keeps the original factory finish intact, which protects vehicle value.

Question 4

Which tool is most commonly used to push dents out from behind a panel?

Accepted Answer

Metal rod or PDR rod

Answer

PDR rods are used to access behind panels and gently push dents back to shape.

Question 5

Why do PDR technicians often use a special reflective light board?

Accepted Answer

To read the dent's shape through shadows and reflections

Answer

A reflection board reveals the dent's high and low spots so the technician can work precisely.

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