Paintless Dent Repair (PDR)
from€ 199
2 years on the repair carried out
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Paintless Dent Repair
Dent removed. Paint untouched.
Paintless Dent Repair, or PDR, removes dents by pushing the panel back into shape from behind. The original factory paint remains fully intact. From € 199 incl. VAT, parking dents, hail dents and dents from a slammed door disappear, often within one working day and with 2 years warranty on the repair carried out.
from€ 1992 years on the repair carried out
In short
Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) is a repair technique in which a dent is pushed back from the rear of the panel with specialist tools until the metal has returned to its original shape. No sanding, filling or spraying: the original factory paint remains fully intact. At GT Exclusive in Nunspeet, the Netherlands, PDR starts from € 199 incl. VAT per dent and the repair is often completed within one working day. The technique suits parking dents, hail damage and dents from shopping trolleys or slammed doors, as long as the paint is not cracked and the metal has not been stretched. Sharp creases, dents on panel edges and aluminium panels are assessed for feasibility in advance. The result is checked with a PDR lamp and under controlled lighting. The repair is covered by 2 years warranty. PDR is the first choice for owners of Porsche, BMW M, Audi RS and Ferrari who want to preserve the original paint and with it the residual value.
Starting prices
Starting price and warranty
Indicative consumer prices incl. VAT. The final price depends on the vehicle, its condition, material choice and the desired finish.
Indicative consumer prices incl. VAT. The final price depends on the vehicle, its condition, material choice and the desired finish. All starting prices · Warranty framework
How we work
Controlled, from intake to delivery.
- 01
Dent analysis with PDR lamp
The dent is assessed under a line board lamp for depth, sharpness and position. It is also checked that the paint is intact and the metal has not been stretched.
- 02
Access to the panel
Where needed, trim, lamps or seals are removed to reach the dent from behind. On double-skinned panels, glue-pulling is used from the outside.
- 03
Pushing the metal back
With fine tools, the metal is pushed back in small steps, from the edge towards the centre, until the panel is flat again.
- 04
Checking and refinement
Reflection lines are checked under the lamp and under controlled lighting. Minor high and low spots are refined until the panel reads true again.
- 05
Reassembly and delivery
Removed parts are refitted, the panel is cleaned and the result is reviewed together with the owner.
Why PDR
The dent disappears, the factory paint stays
Conventional dent repair means sanding, filling and spraying. The result can be good, but the panel is no longer original afterwards. PDR turns that around: the metal goes back into shape and the paint is never touched. For a Porsche or Ferrari, that means preserving the factory coat, the original paint depth and the gloss that belongs to the car. At valuation or resale, a paint depth gauge measures no deviation. It is the most original form of cosmetic repair there is, and therefore always the first option GT Exclusive assesses.
Suitable or not
Which dents PDR can repair
Parking dents
Round, shallow dents from a door or shopping trolley in a door, wing or tailgate. The classic PDR damage, usually repaired within an hour per dent.
Hail damage
Dozens of small dents on bonnet and roof. PDR is the standard method here, because spraying complete panels compromises originality unnecessarily.
Edges and creases
Dents on a panel edge, in a body line or in double-skinned metal are harder to reach and stiffer. These are assessed for feasibility in advance.
Cracked paint
If the paint in the dent has cracked or flaked, PDR alone is not enough. It is then combined with spot repair or a respray of the panel.
The GT Exclusive Standard
Controlled repair, even without paint
A repair without paintwork receives the same final inspection as a respray: reflection lines under controlled lighting, from multiple angles. Only when the panel reads true again is it finished. The repair carried out is covered by 2 years warranty.
What is paintless dent repair?
Paintless dent repair is a technique that removes a dent without working on the paint. In the trade it is known as Paintless Dent Repair, or PDR for short. The panel is pushed back from behind in small steps until it has returned to its original shape. No filler, primer or new paint goes onto the car.
That makes PDR the most original form of dent repair. The factory paint remains intact, including its original depth and gloss. For the residual value of a Porsche or Ferrari, that is a measurable difference.
How does PDR work?
The step-by-step plan on this page describes the method. At its core is the analysis under a PDR lamp. This line board lamp reveals every deviation in the panel and determines whether the dent is suitable. Access is then created behind the panel and the metal is pushed back with fine tools. On double-skinned panels or panels without an accessible rear, glue-pulling is used from the outside.
The check takes place under controlled lighting, the same standard applied to paint correction. Only when the reflection lines run straight again is the repair finished.
Who is PDR suitable for?
For owners of a BMW M, Audi RS, Porsche or Aston Martin with a parking dent, a trolley dent or hail damage where the paint has remained intact. For lease drivers who want small dents removed before returning the car, without paintwork in the file. And for collectors who want to keep the original paint.
Not every dent is suitable. A sharp crease, a dent on a panel edge or cracked paint in the dent requires a different approach. In those cases spot repair or panel repair with respray is advised.
What does paintless dent repair cost?
Paintless Dent Repair starts from € 199 incl. VAT per dent. Multiple dents on one car, as with hail damage, are quoted as a whole after inspection. The overview of all services is listed under all starting prices. Indicative consumer prices incl. VAT; the final price depends on the vehicle, its condition, material choice and the desired finish.
After PDR, a paint correction is a logical next step when the panel next to the dent also shows light swirls or wash marks.
Warranty on PDR
The repair carried out is covered by 2 years warranty: the repaired panel stays in shape. Because the paint is not worked on, no paint warranty applies; the original factory paint remains what it was. New dents from use are not covered.
Combine wisely
Services that follow on naturally.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Final prices and warranty terms follow after inspection of the car.
What does paintless dent repair cost?
Paintless Dent Repair starts from € 199 incl. VAT per dent. The price depends on the size and depth of the dent, its position on the panel and accessibility from behind. For hail damage or multiple dents, a single quotation follows after inspection of the complete car.
Which dents cannot be repaired without paint?
Dents where the paint has cracked, sharp creases where the metal has been stretched and dents directly on a panel edge can usually not be repaired with PDR alone. In those cases PDR is combined with spot repair, or panel repair with respray is advised.
Does anything remain visible after PDR?
With a suitable dent and correct execution, the panel after PDR cannot be distinguished from an undamaged panel. The check is done with a line board lamp and under controlled lighting from multiple angles. With very deep dents a minimal deviation may remain; this is discussed in advance.
Does PDR work on aluminium panels too?
Yes, with reservations. Aluminium is stiffer and has less shape memory than steel, so pushing it back takes more time and the risk of cracking the paint is higher. Many bonnets and doors on Porsche, Audi RS and Ferrari models are aluminium. Feasibility is therefore always assessed in advance.
How long does paintless dent repair take?
A single parking dent is often completed within one working day, usually within a few hours. There is no drying or curing time, so the car can leave straight away. Hail damage with dozens of dents takes several days and is scheduled in advance.
Why PDR instead of paintwork?
Because the factory paint remains intact. No colour difference, no risk of a visible transition and no repaired panel in the file at resale or valuation. PDR is also faster and less expensive than a respray. Paintwork is only advised when the dent is not suitable.
Quote or appointment
Have the car assessed under controlled lighting.
Every quotation starts with an inspection in the studio in Nunspeet. Reply within one working day, price and planning in writing.