Small dents ruin your car’s appearance but the paint stays perfect. Why pay for expensive respraying when we can remove dents without touching your factory paint? Urban Panel Shop has removed over 5,000 dents across Melbourne using paintless dent removal techniques since 2009.
PDR works on shopping cart dings, hail damage, door dings, and minor parking accidents. We massage the dent out from behind the panel. Your original paint stays intact. Additionally, PDR costs 60% less than traditional repair with repainting. Most jobs complete the same day if booked in advance.
Single small dent: $150
Single medium dent: $200
Single large dent: Depends on damage (replacement may be cheaper)
Multiple dents (5-10): From $1,000
Hail damage (20+ dents): From $1,500
Hail damage (50+ dents): From $3,000
Timing: Single dent few hours, multiple dents 1-2 days, severe hail damage few days
Pricing: Per dent for PDR, per panel for traditional repair
Warranty: Covers dent and paint surface
Service area: All Melbourne suburbs, mobile service available
Someone pushed a shopping cart into your door. Another car door swung open and hit your panel. These small round dents have no paint damage.
PDR removes them perfectly in few hours. Your factory paint stays untouched. Insurance often covers these but the claim costs more than PDR pricing. Therefore, many customers pay privately to avoid affecting their no claim bonus.
Melbourne hail storms strike without warning. Your car suffers 20, 50, or even 100+ dents. The roof, bonnet, and boot get peppered with damage.
Traditional repair would cost thousands and require repainting everything. However, PDR removes all dents without paint work. Insurance companies prefer PDR because it costs less. Moreover, your factory paint stays original, protecting resale value.
You bumped a pole while reversing. The impact created a dent but paint stayed intact. No scratches appear, just the pushed in metal.
PDR fixes this damage quickly. We access behind the panel and massage the dent out. The repair takes few hours instead of few days. Additionally, you save hundreds compared to traditional repair.
Windy days blow your door open into walls or other cars. The door edge gets a small crease or ding. Paint might chip slightly but the dent is the main issue.
PDR removes the dent completely. Minor paint chips can be touched up separately. This combination costs far less than full door respray.
Tree branches fall on your car during storms. Something drops onto your roof or bonnet. The dent is visible but paint remains unbroken.
These areas are perfect for PDR. We have specialized tools for large flat panels. The repair preserves your original finish completely.
PDR requires intact paint. If paint cracked from the impact, we can still remove the dent. However, we cannot guarantee the cracked paint surface.
The metal moves during PDR. This may cause existing cracks to spread slightly. Therefore, damaged paint needs traditional repair with respraying.
Sharp creases stretch metal beyond its elastic limit. Only minor creased dents can be repaired by PDR. We use incremental push technique or metal massaging technique for these.
Severe creases need traditional repair. The metal cannot return to original shape without filling and repainting.
Dents above 60cm diameter are too large for PDR in most cases. The exact limit depends on panel location and dent depth.
Large shallow dents sometimes work. Large deep dents never work. We assess each situation honestly. Sometimes panel replacement costs less than attempting difficult PDR.
Very deep dents stretch metal permanently. PDR can improve appearance but cannot restore perfectly. Traditional repair gives better results for deep damage.
We explain your options clearly. You decide whether good enough works or you want perfect results.
Panel edges and body lines challenge PDR techniques. We can work on these areas but results vary. Additionally, dents near sensors or trim require extra time and effort.
Some areas have no access from behind. Door frames, some roof pillars, and reinforced areas block our tools. These locations need traditional repair methods.
Aluminum behaves differently than steel. Minor aluminum dents can be PDR repaired. However, aluminum does not have the same elastic memory as steel.
Major aluminum dents often need panel replacement. Australian regulations require new aluminum parts only for safety critical repairs.
We examine the dent carefully under LED reflection lights. These special lights reveal the true dent depth and shape. Additionally, they show any paint damage invisible to the naked eye.
We measure the dent size and location. Then we check access points behind the panel. This assessment determines if PDR will deliver quality results.
PDR works from behind the damaged panel. We remove interior trim panels to reach the backside. Some areas have factory access holes we use.
Structural openings provide access to difficult areas. We never drill holes in your car. Factory access points always exist if you know where to look.
We use specialized rods in various lengths and angles. Whale tails help with larger shallow dents. Hooks reach into tight spaces behind bracing.
Additionally, LED reflection lights show progress during repair. Heat guns help with stubborn areas. Glue pulling tabs work when backside access is impossible.
We massage the dent out gradually from behind. Small pushes move metal incrementally back to position. This technique prevents over pushing or creating new damage.
The metal’s elastic memory helps it return to its original shape. We work slowly and carefully. Rushing PDR causes poor results or paint damage.
After removal, we check the area under bright lights. The surface should appear perfectly smooth. Additionally, we run our hand over the area feeling for imperfections.
If any small imperfection remains, we continue working until perfect. Our goal is invisible repair that you cannot detect.
PDR costs 60% less than traditional repair in most cases. For example, single door ding costs $150 with PDR. Traditional repair with respray starts at $400 minimum.
Multiple dents show even bigger savings. Hail damage to PDR might cost $2,000. Traditional repair would cost $5,000+ with full respraying.
PDR completes in hours or days. Traditional repair takes days or weeks. Single dent PDR finishes in a few hours. Traditional repair needs 2-3 days for paint curing.
You get your car back much faster with PDR. Additionally, you keep driving with a loan car for a shorter time.
PDR preserves your original factory paint completely. This matters significantly for resale value. Buyers pay more for cars with original paint.
Traditional repair, even when done perfectly, involves repainting. Paint jobs never quite match factory application. Moreover, future buyers question why panels were repainted.
Insurance companies prefer PDR when possible. Lower repair costs mean lower claims. Your premiums stay lower with a smaller claim history.
Additionally, some dents cost less than your excess. Paying privately for PDR avoids insurance claims entirely. This protects your no claim bonus.
Our technicians have completed professional PDR training courses. This skill takes years to master properly. Poor PDR technique damages paint or creates new dents.
We invest in ongoing training as techniques improve. Additionally, we have experience with over 5,000 dent removals. This expertise delivers consistent quality results.
We use professional grade tools, not cheap alternatives. Quality rods provide better control and precision. LED reflection lights show dents that ordinary lights miss.
Furthermore, we have tools for every situation. Different dent types need different tools. Our complete toolkit handles any PDR challenge.
We tell you honestly if PDR will work well. Some dents need traditional repair for best results. We never push PDR when it delivers mediocre outcomes.
Your satisfaction matters more than making every sale. Therefore, we recommend the repair method that serves you best.
Our warranty covers the dent removal and paint surface. Dents rarely come back after proper PDR. In most cases, they will not return.
If a dent reappears from our work, we fix it free. However, new damage from different impacts is not covered.
Small dents grow into rust spots quickly. Factory paint preservation protects resale value. Moreover, PDR costs 60% less than traditional repair.
Call (03) 8351 9771 for expert PDR assessment. We tell you honestly if PDR will work for your damage.
Upload photos for quick evaluation within 2 hours. We show PDR pricing versus traditional repair costs.
Visit our workshop at 1/6 Newton Drive, Somerton VIC 3062. Easy access from all Melbourne suburbs. Take Ring Road or Tullamarine Freeway.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (late Wed until 7pm), Saturday 9am-1pm.
Urban Panel Shop – Melbourne’s paintless dent removal specialists since 2009.
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Small coin-sized dents cost $150. Medium tennis ball-sized dents cost $200. Multiple dents (5-10) start from $1,000.
Hail damage with 20+ dents starts from $1,500. Severe hail damage with 50+ dents starts from $3,000. Large dents depend on specific damage. Sometimes panel replacement costs less than attempting difficult PDR.
We access behind the damaged panel by removing trim. Specialized rods massage the dent out gradually from behind. The metal’s elastic memory helps it return to its original shape.
LED reflection lights show us the dent depth clearly. We work slowly and carefully. The paint stays completely intact throughout the process.
No. PDR works only when paint stays intact. Sharp creases stretch metal beyond repair. Dents above 60cm diameter are usually too large.
Very deep dents cannot return to perfect shape. Additionally, some locations have no access from behind. We assess each dent honestly and recommend the best repair method.
No. Proper PDR technique never damages intact paint. We work from behind the panel. The paint stays untouched during the entire process.
However, if paint is already cracked, PDR may cause existing cracks to spread slightly. We cannot guarantee cracked paint surfaces. Therefore, damaged paint needs traditional repair.
Single dent removal takes a few hours. Multiple dents (5-10) need 1 to 2 days. Severe hail damage takes a few days depending on dent count.
Most PDR complete the same day if you book in advance. We never rush the work. Quality results require patient careful technique.
Yes. Insurance companies prefer PDR when possible. Lower repair costs benefit everyone. Your claim amount stays smaller.
However, many small dents cost less than insurance excess. Customers often pay privately to avoid claims. This protects no claim bonus and keeps premiums low.
Yes. Hail damage is perfect for PDR in most cases. We have removed up to 100+ dents from single vehicles. Each dent gets addressed individually.
The process takes a few days for severe hail damage. However, you save thousands compared to traditional repair. Moreover, your factory paint stays original.
In most cases, dents will not return after proper PDR. The metal returns to its original shape permanently. Our warranty covers dent reappearance from our work.
However, new impacts in the same area create new dents. These are not covered by warranty. Additionally, extremely thin metal might show minor shadowing over time.
Yes, but only for minor dents. Aluminum behaves differently than steel. It has less elastic memory.
Minor aluminum dents can be PDR repaired successfully. However, major aluminum damage needs panel replacement. We assess aluminum carefully before recommending PDR.
Yes. We provide mobile PDR service throughout Melbourne. Our mobile technician brings portable tools to your location.
However, severe hail damage or complex dents need our workshop. The controlled environment and full equipment selection deliver better results. We discuss which option suits your damage best.
