Jan 05 2010
The Power of Paintless Dent Removal | ArticlesBase.com
Utilizing the latest technology and tools, a skilled Paintless Dent Removal technician can quickly remove many dents on late-model vehicles-without repainting, all at a fraction of the price of traditional body repair. It strikes a deep fear in all new car owners-the first dent. Many dents can now be removed without a trace, providing the work is performed by a skilled technician with proper equipment. In cold weather dent repair, heat guns are used to keep the paint from cracking when working deep or sharp dents. New tool designs and tips provide for better access eliminating the need for panel access drilling and inner panel e-coat scratching. Paintless dent removal has become widely used over the past decade by car dealers, rental agencies and auctions to prepare vehicles for resale, yet few consumers are barely aware the process exists. Specially fabricated tools and “artisan level” techniques for Paintless Dent Repair have evolved to remove dents, often up to the size of a football, from any body panel of a vehicle. Traditional body shop techniques need not apply here- no sanding, body filler or repainting is necessary. In most cases, when the process is concluded the dent is no longer visible. Consumers are learning about the Paintless Dent Repair process from local dealerships and insurance companies. In the last three to four years, insurance companies have become more aware of the Paintless Dent Repair process, particularly to repair hail damage, but also for minor dents…even The Automobile Club of Southern California (AAA) is offering 20% discounts to its customers who show the card to local Paintless Dent Repair companies, with other insurance companies sure to follow suit. Paintless Dent Removal has become more widely used, largely because the size of dent that can be repaired has increased over the last few years. The widespread use of resilient metal and base/clear coat paint finishes has allowed Paintless Dent Repair to become a viable alternative to traditional body repair techniques. So much so, that some insurance companies will even waive the deductible if Paintless Dent Repair is chosen over more traditional technique.
Paintless Dent Repair is very effective for the following: very small to large dents; generally, 1985 model year and newer vehicles; paint has not broken or cracked; the dent is not on the edge of a panel; the panel has not had previous body filler/repair. Paintless Dent Repair is so effective for hail damage that most insurance companies use “hail teams” that “chase hail storms.” These teams travel to an area that was hit by hail to repair vehicle damage using Paintless Dent Repair techniques. Insurance companies love it because it saves them money and makes customers happy through convenience and cost savings passed back to the consumer in the form of lower rates”. Admittedly, not all damage to a vehicle can be repaired with Paintless Dent Repair techniques, such as metal or plastic bumpers, collision sized damage, etc.
Some advantages for considering adding Paintless Dent Repair to a carwash include: added profit center; same-day service, giving an opportunity for cross selling, no additional overhead, just net profits, give customers another reason to return for repeat business A vehicle with the original finish retains a higher value than a repainted vehicle. “Buyers these days are very savvy. Most people can tell when a car has been repainted, and deduct value as such. Even if it is just a door or a fender, it is always preferable to maintain the original finish on a vehicle.
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