Quick Tesla model Y door ding fix

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.

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Porsche 911 turbo S golf ball dent repair
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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.

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Ford F-150 grocery cart dent removal

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

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Does paintless dent repair work on PPF and vinyl wrapped cars?

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.

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Small dent removal Tesla Model Y

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.

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What is paintless dent repair?
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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.

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Sometimes disassembly is required for PDR
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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.

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Special Edition Cragar Mustang dent removal
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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.

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See the inside structure of a Tesla Model 3 door

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.

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Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk body line dent removal with PDR Glue
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Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk body line dent removal with PDR Glue

We recently removed a softball-sized dent in the upper body line of this Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk in Arlington, Virginia. The owner of the car was off-roading and ran over a branch which popped up and struck the right front door. We used a combination of PDR glue pulling techniques along with traditional PDR hand tools to remove the dent from the door. No paint or bodywork required.

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