The price of PDR can vary depending on several factors. The more common include:
- Dent Size: The size of the dent plays the largest role in determining the cost. Larger dents require more time and expertise to repair, which can increase the price. Dents will distort a reflection as it moves through the affected area. We determine the size by measuring the longest dimension of this distortion.
- Depth: This is an important factor because the depth of a dent can indicate the amount of pressure that has been trapped in the metal. If the impact area is too deep, this may indicate that the metal has been stretched so much that it can not be repaired. Due to advances and dent repair technology, we can in some cases repair stretched metal.
- Location/Accessibility: Dent professionals usually prefer to use specialized tools to push or massage the dents out by strategically applying pressure to the backside of the dent. Dents in harder-to-reach areas are often more expensive due to the difficulty of accessing them. Some situations may require the removal of parts to gain access. Other areas may not offer access and can only be repaired using a higher level of repair known as glue pull dent repair or GPDR.
- Material Type: Steel and aluminum panels require different tools and techniques, with aluminum often being more expensive to repair due to its lack of metal memory. Most bumpers are made of plastic and can be quickly improved however repairs are limited using pdr.
- Sharpness and Creases: Sharper, more intricate dents or those with creases are more challenging to repair and may cost more. Sharp dents require extreme precision in order to leave the repair flawless.
- Bodylines: Dents along or through bodylines require extra care and skill to restore the panel's original shape without affecting its structure.
- Previous Repairs: If dent repair has been previously attempted, it will complicate the process and affect pricing. It is also possible to affect its repairability altogether.
- Paint Quality: The condition of the paint can impact the cost. The reflection is crucial to the PDR process. Dent repair professionals typically rely on the reflection of their high definition pdr lights to visualize the distortion in the dent. If there are factors that make this difficult, it can affect the pricing. These factors can include cracked, missing, custom, exotic, and matte paints as well as coatings, wraps or films.