Does anyone have any experience with the use of a paintless dent removal service? I have a couple of blemishes and gorfs on my SSM '05 (including one on the left side rear wheel arch) that I would like to have taken out but know very little about whether these businesses can do what they say. Let me know what you think.

 

Most dealerships have them stop by every week or so to have dents repaired on their trade ins before putting them up for sale.
If they can access the area, they can do wonders. I've had them do a couple of dings from the dealership on our RX7 Turbo, and you can't tell where they were. There was a small ding next to the door handle, but there was a structural brace inside the door at that point that inhibited access.
Had 2 dings on the TL trunk, and they also took them out and it's perfect, as they cannot be seen in any light condition or angle.

 

Can they do this if the ding crosses a contour in the panel? I have a small ding above my left rear wheel well that goes from the vertical part of the panel to the curved portion above it. Have to head out now, but I'll try and explain it better later if it doesn't make sense.

 

if its a sharp crease the PDR people won't do it for the risk of it cracking or making the seam look distored. If it a smooth transition, like a curve, they'll try there best to get it out without cracking the paint.

 

I had a nasty little crease like dent just behind my drivers side wheel well that looked like a shopping cart hit. It cost me $75 to have a guy fix it and I cannot tell it was even there.

 

PhilB

I see that you live in IL so I cant recommend you my guy. But take if from me who had a few experieces with PDR they are magicians. Just like someone said in the tread as long as they can access the dent they can remove it with tools of the trade. Creases are bit difficult but they can work wonders. Most dealership has a PDR they deal with but it's a bit more expensive since they are the middle man. I recommend you go directly to a PDR to cut cost. Most will give you a better deal if you have more then one. The average cost for 1 dent removal is about $75.00.

 

That's what I figured, probably can't get it fixed because of where it is. It's a pretty minor ding as far as dings go and most people don't notice it, but since I know it's there I see it all the time.

 

I have same problem like you.. I have a dent on my car and i know where it is.. so whenever i am looking my eyes goes on that dent and i feel bad about it... i am planning to do PDR on it .. I hope it doesn't damage my paint...

 

it wont damage ur paint man. trust me. u got my number.

 

I do. And I was very satisfied. My wife's accord was hit by a cart at trader Joe's. It cause a fairly large dent on the right front fender. I called in this paintless dent repair guy, he came to my home, and fixed it in about 15 min. That guy did a really good job.

 

Phil if you do decide to do it please post before and after photos .. I'd like to see!

 

I had a dent on my right front fender the size of a 1/2 dollar, it was right on the top shoulder of the fender . They removed it in about 1/2 hour and its not detectable. $100.