24 hour drop off + pickup at Dent Hero
Dent Hero offers the convenience of 24 hour vehicle drop off and pickup. Can’t make it during normal business hours? No problem, we got you. Dent Hero is located at Mercedes-Benz of Arlington. We have access to their well lit customer parking lot and secure night drop key box and 24 hour key pick up kiosk.
Quick Tesla model Y door ding fix
We got lucky on this Tesla door ding removal. Just like real-estate, Tesla dent repair is all about location, location, location. PDR technicians like myself fix dents with special hand tools, by slowing and methodically pushing the dents from the back side of the metal. Tesla door dent repair can be a challenge due to the multiple layers of reinforced metal behind the metal door skin, particularly on the Model 3 and Model Y.
Detail shops we recommend
Auto detailing and dent repair go together like peanut butter and jelly. Dent Hero does not offer auto detailing services. However, we can recommend a few local detail shops that can clean your car and offer other services like paint correction, light scratch removal, ceramic coatings, and protective film.
Porsche 911 turbo S golf ball dent repair
One of our clients brought in a beautiful Porsche 911 turbo S that was dented by an errant golf ball. The car was parked in the wrong place at the wrong time in the nearby Country Club Hills neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia. The golf ball strike at the top of the drivers door near the side view mirror, caused a very unsightly blemish which the owner had to see overtime he drove his 2016 metallic blue Porsche 991. Watch and learn how we fixed it quickly and precisely.
How much does it cost to fix hail damage on my car?
Did your car, truck, or SUV fall victim to severe weather in Washington, DC, Virginia, or Maryland. Summer time in the DMV can bring powerful thunderstorms that occasionally have the ability to generate hail. These falling ice balls can vary from pea size to baseball size. The size of the hail stones and amount of time they fall in a given location determines the amount of damage on your car.
Ford F-150 grocery cart dent removal
We recently removed two dents from a Ford F-150 in Arlington, Virginia. The body damage occurred at the grocery store, when a runaway grocery cart hit the vehicle at a high rate of speed. Luckily there was no paint damage on the truck, and Dent Hero was able to remove the door dents utilizing the paintless dent repair technique
Does paintless dent repair work on PPF and vinyl wrapped cars?
Yes, paintless dent repair is a great option for dented cars that have a protective film on the body panels. Wrapping cars with a flexible membrane has become popular recently. There are two main types of film coverings, PPF and vinyl. PPF which stands for paint protection film is clear and can be applied to all exterior body panels seamlessly. Vinyl wraps are similar but come in various colors and patterns. The choices are limitless when it comes to wrapping and changing the look of your car. Wrapping cars enhances the look of your vehicle while offering a layer of protection against scratches and environmental factors. Wrapped panels are not dent proof though. Don’t worry, if your wrapped car gets dented or dinged, Dent Hero can help.
Dent Hero is the only paintless dent repair facility inside the Washington, DC beltway.
Dent Hero is conveniently located in the popular Ballston neighborhood, in Arlington, Virginia. We have our own dedicated space inside of Mercedes-Benz of Arlington. Dent Hero is the only automotive dent, ding, and hail damage repair specialist with a physical location inside the Capital beltway.
Small dent removal Tesla Model Y
The all electric Tesla Model Y is becoming more and more popular in the Washington, DC metro region. The mini SUV is a slightly taller and roomier version of the Model 3, with a rear hatch and larger rear cargo space. Just like the Model 3, the Tesla Model Y is very prone to receive door dings and dents on its side panels. The design elements of the the car, including the flush door handles and protruding accent body lines, contribute to more door dings caused by other people opening their car doors into the Model Y. If you get a small dent or ding in your Tesla Model Y, don’t fret. Dent Hero can help.
Does paintless dent repair work on ceramic coated cars?
For ideal paint protection on your car, ceramic coatings are a great option. Ceramic coatings use nanoparticles to form a hard glossy layer of protection on top of your car’s paint and clear coat. This can increase the appearance and strength of your car’s paint finish. These types of coatings can reduce scratches and make it easier to clean your vehicle, due to the hardness, slickness and water beading qualities of the nano coating. What if you get a dent in your car with paint sealant or ceramic finish? Don’t worry. Paintless dent repair is a fantastic option for fixing dents and dings in ceramic coated cars.
What is paintless dent repair?
In the automotive reconditioning and repair industry, PDR stands for Paintless Dent Repair. It is the fastest, most cost effective, and least invasive way to repair door dings and dents on your vehicle. Highly skilled PDR technicians use specialized lights and hand tools to slowly and methodically sculpt the car’s sheet metal back to its original form.
Sometimes disassembly is required for PDR
The best way to remove dents and dings with the PDR (paintless dent repair) method involves gaining access behind the damage and slowly and methodically pushing the metal back to it’s original shape. Sometimes we have to remove trim panels or even take doors off of cars in order to gain proper access and leverage.
Acorn damage on your car? Dent Hero can help.
Tis the season for Halloween, Thanksgiving, beautiful autumn leaves, and falling acorns. If your vehicle fell victim to fallen acorns or black walnuts while parked along one of Washington, DC’s or Arlington’s many tree lined streets we can help.
Learn how to remove interior trim panels
Sometimes paintless dent repair requires us to disassemble a car and remove items such as interior trim panels, tail lights, head lights, headliners, window glass, and fender liners. Learn how with these useful videos.
Special Edition Cragar Mustang dent removal
We recently removed 2 dents from a 2006 special edition Cragar Ford Mustang. Cragar is a wheel manufacturer mostly known for creating aftermarket wheels for classic and modern muscle cars. Customers were able to buy custom turn key Mustangs directly from select Ford dealerships.
Should you buy a dent protection plan from your dealership?
When you purchase a new or used car from a dealership, you often have the choice to buy a dent protection plan. This dent warranty or service agreement is sold to you when you are finalizing the purchase of your vehicle with the finance department. Is it worth buying?
Leased vehicle with dents? We can help.
Does your lease agreement end soon? Do you have dents on your car? Avoid expensive penalties by being proactive and fixing the dents before you turn in the car. Dents happen. We can help.
See the inside structure of a Tesla Model 3 door
We fix dents in cars by pushing them slowly and methodically from the interior side of the metal body panel. Modern cars and trucks have several components hidden on the inside of the exterior body panels. This can include reinforced intrusion beams, window regulator motors, sensors, and and array of complex electronics. Often times we have to remove interior trim panels in order to gain access to dents and navigate around these internal components.
How we price paintless dent repair
No two car dents are the same. Each dent has it’s own unique set of characteristics such as depth, size, metal type, accessibility, and body panel contours. Rather than pulling a price out of thin air, we prefer to use specialized PDR industry software to calculate accurate and consistent prices for paintless dent repair.
Audi A8 grocery cart ding removal
We recently removed a golf ball sized dent from the drivers door of an Audi A8. The panel is made of aluminum, which resulted in a more difficult repair. We applied constant heat and utilized very sharp tools in order to smooth out the grocery cart dent.