Any dent can ruin the appearance of your car, but body line dents have an even greater impact. That’s why today we discuss body line dents, from what they are to what it takes to repair them.
Can Body Line Dents Be Repaired?
The short answer is yes. Repairing body line dents requires more skill and work than your average dent, but it can be done.
But before we delve into the details, let’s define what a body line dent is.
As you might have noticed, your car’s body panels have subtle lines that create a more stylized appearance. In fact, some people know body lines as style lines.
Body lines can be found anywhere on the body of a vehicle, but they are particularly common in the door and quarter panels, which are also some of the areas more exposed to dings and dents.
So, what happens when, for example, you hit an object while opening your door and the dent is smack in the middle of a body line? That’s where paintless dent removal comes into play.
What Is Paintless Dent Removal?
You’ve probably read or heard the term “Paintless Dent Removal,” or PDR. But what is it exactly?
The Paintless Dent Removal process consists in pushing back into shape a dent or ding in your car’s body. In order to do this, a technician gains access to the damaged area from behind, a process that may require the removal of body panels or tail lights.
The expert uses specialized tools to push the dent beginning from the outer edges until the affected part returns to its original position.
PDR is undetectable in most cases. However, using it to remove a body line dent takes lots of patience and know-how. That’s why you need to choose an experienced body shop if you need to remove this type of dent.
At Inland Empire Autobody & Paint, we have a proven track record of success dealing with even the most challenging dents. Contact us today to learn more!
Inland Empire Autobody & Paint: The Best in Southern California
At Inland Empire Autobody & Paint Inc., we are a family-owned business specializing in collision repair, windshield care, and custom paint jobs. We have locations in Riverside and Moreno Valley, California.
Call us (951-465-7350). Contact us through our website or through our social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more information about our full range of services.
To learn more about how to protect your car, check out our previous blogs, “The 4 Most Common Causes of Car Dents (and How To Avoid Them” and “Why Is My Car’s Paint Chipping Off?”