Service
Paintless Dent Removal (PDR) in Romford
Paintless dent removal takes small dents out of a panel from behind using specialist rods and tools, with no filler and no repainting. Because the original factory paint stays intact, it suits door dings, car park dents and shallow creases where the paint surface is unbroken. Quick, clean and kind to your vehicle's history.
We look after drivers and riders across Romford, Collier Row, Chadwell Heath, Harold Hill, Hornchurch, Ilford, Dagenham, Barking, Chigwell and the surrounding East London and Essex areas.
What's included
- Inspection to confirm the dent is suitable for PDR
- Access from behind the panel, removing trim where needed
- Controlled pushing and massaging of the metal back to level
- Glue-pull technique where the back of the panel is sealed
- Reading the panel under a line board to check it is flat
- Refit of any trim or liners that were removed
How we do it
- 1
Check the dent
We look at the depth, the crease and whether the paint is cracked or chipped.
- 2
Gain access
Trim, liners or lights come off so a rod can reach the back of the panel.
- 3
Work it level
The dent is pushed out in small steps and read under a reflection board until it is flat.
- 4
Reassemble
Everything goes back together and the panel is cleaned off.
Cars and motorcycles
PDR suits metal motorcycle tanks where the paint is intact and the dent can be reached. Insurance and private work are both welcome, and we offer a guarantee on the work we carry out.
FAQs
Paintless Dent Removal (PDR) — your questions answered
What is paintless dent removal?
It is a way of pushing a dent back out from behind the panel with specialist tools, without filler or paint.
Is every dent suitable for PDR?
No. If the paint is cracked, the metal is stretched, or the dent is on a sharp edge, a conventional repair gives a better result.
Does PDR damage the original paint?
Done properly it does not. Keeping the factory paint is the whole point of the technique.
How long does it take?
Small dents are often a same-visit job. We confirm when you bring the car in for a free estimate.
Can you fix hail damage?
Yes, multiple shallow dents are a classic PDR job where the paint is unbroken.
What if the dent cannot be fixed with PDR?
We will tell you at the estimate and offer a conventional repair instead, so you can choose.
Is it guaranteed?
Yes, we offer a guarantee on the work we carry out.
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View serviceNot sure what you need? Call 07566 225937 or send photos on WhatsApp and we will tell you.
Get a free estimate at our Romford workshop
Send photos of the damage on WhatsApp for a quick quote, or bring the vehicle in and we will look at it with you. Cars and motorcycles, insurance and private work.