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.
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.
Does Dent Hero provide mobile dent repair service?
Yes and no. Dent Hero does offer mobile PDR service to our B2B body shop and car dealership clients. However, for the most efficient and precise repair, we prefer to work on individual retail client cars indoors at our location in Arlington, Virginia. We do make exceptions, and provide retail mobile dent repair on a limited basis.
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.
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.