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Paintless Dent Repair

Paintless dent repair removes dents without sanding, filler, or new paint, so your factory finish stays intact. From a single door ding to hail damage across an entire vehicle, we work the panel back to its original shape from behind. Family-owned since 1998, with free estimates and no appointment needed.

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DENT & HAIL
DAMAGE REPAIR

Paintless dent repair removes dents without sanding, filler, or new paint, which keeps your vehicle’s original factory finish intact. In partnership with Precision Dent Repair, our team works everything from single door dings to full hail damage out from behind the panel.

The service

WHAT IS PAINTLESS DENT REPAIR?

Paintless dent repair (PDR) removes dents and dings while preserving your vehicle’s original factory paint. Instead of sanding, filling, and repainting, our technician works the metal back into shape from behind the panel, so there’s no new paint, no filler, and no loss of your factory finish or resale value.

PDR is the right fix when the dent is shallow and the paint is still intact. For example:

  • Hail damage across the hood, roof, and trunk
  • Door dings from tight parking lots
  • Minor creases from carts or debris
  • Small dents where the paint hasn’t cracked

How it works

OUR PAINTLESS DENT REPAIR PROCESS

01

Free dent assessment

We check the depth of each dent and whether the paint is intact, then confirm whether PDR will work or traditional repair is the safer call.

02

Access the panel

Trim, liners, or lights are removed as needed so the technician can reach the back of the dent without disturbing your paint.

03

Work the metal out

Specialized rods and picks push each dent out from behind in small, controlled movements until the panel returns to its original contour.

04

Final inspection

Panels are checked under reflected light for high spots or waves, then everything is reassembled with your factory paint untouched.

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trusted since 1998

Why Waln for Paintless Dent Repair

We work in partnership with Precision Dent Repair of Iowa City, so the technician working your panel does this specifically rather than fitting it between collision jobs.

Most single dents can be assessed and quoted while you wait. Hail damage takes a full walk-around in good light, and we’ll document what we find for your insurance claim.

Our work is guaranteed for a minimum of one year and for as long as you own the vehicle.

 

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“They have taken care of the body work for all of my family’s cars for over 20 years.”

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GOLD CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS

Our highly trained technicians have special training including I-CAR Gold Class certification. At Waln Repair, we offer reliable and precise auto body repairs. Whether your vehicle requires advanced computerized frame straightening or more basic body repairs, trust our technicians to get the job done right the first time. Every time.

Get your free dent repair estimate

Stop by for a free dent repair estimate. No appointment needed, Monday through Friday 8AM to 4PM. Most single dents can be quoted on the spot. If the paint has cracked or the dent is too deep for PDR, we’ll tell you and price the traditional repair instead.

Stop by for a free dent repair estimate. No appointment needed, Monday through Friday 8AM to 4PM. Most single dents can be quoted on the spot. If the paint has cracked or the dent is too deep for PDR, we’ll tell you and price the traditional repair instead.

Solutions

FAQs

What is paintless dent repair used for?

PDR is a non-invasive method of removing small dents from your vehicle’s body without sanding, painting, or filler, ideal for hail damage and door dings.

Can paintless dent repairs restore my car’s factory finish?

Yes, since PDR preserves the original paint, your vehicle maintains its factory finish and resale value.

Does insurance cover hail damage repair?

Hail damage is typically covered under comprehensive coverage rather than collision, which usually means a lower deductible than an at-fault claim. Bring the vehicle in and we’ll document the damage for your claim.

Is PDR available for all types of dents?

Paintless dent repair works best for shallow dents where the paint is intact. Deeper damage may require traditional repair.

How much does paintless dent repair cost?

PDR is usually the least expensive way to fix a dent, because there’s no paint, no filler, and no material cost. Price depends on how many dents there are, their size and depth, which panels they’re on, and whether any sit on a body line or panel edge. Most single dents can be assessed and quoted on the spot at no charge.

Who performs paintless dent rapair?

We work in partnership with Precision Dent Repair of Iowa City, so your vehicle gets a technician who does this work specifically, backed by our shop’s estimate process and guarantee.