At Dents By Hand, we specialize in Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) to restore your vehicle’s appearance without compromising its factory finish. Since 1996, our family-owned shop has served Boulder, the Denver metro area, and surrounding communities—including Denver, Longmont, Frederick, Firestone, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Broomfield, Arvada, Westminster, Northglenn, and Thornton. Whether it’s a door ding or a larger dent, our eco-friendly PDR solutions deliver exceptional results with 29 years of expertise.
Door Ding Repair
What Are Door Dings?
Door dings are small, parking lot-type dents often caused by car doors, shopping carts, or other minor impacts. These dents are typically repaired in less than an hour, making PDR the ideal solution for a quick fix.
Benefits of PDR for Door Dings
- Preserves Original Paint: Maintains your vehicle’s value with no repainting.
- Cost-Effective: Less expensive than traditional repairs, starting at $99 for a dime-sized shallow dent.
- Quick Repair: Most door dings are fixed in under an hour.
Our Door Ding Repair Process
We begin with a thorough inspection of the door ding, providing a transparent estimate with photos through our Dent Estimate Service. For efficiency, we can often repair the dent during the same visit, using PDR to carefully massage it out and ensure a seamless finish.
The dents is generally accessed from the backside and gently massaged back into place. In most cases, a protective window guard is placed between the glass and the dent with just enough room to operate our PDR tools until the dent is gone.
Specialty Lighting allows us to see the dent and know our tool location based on how the reflection responds.
Complex Dent Repair
What Are Minor & Larger Dents?
These dents are more significant than door dings, including creases, body line dents, aluminum panel damage, or dents from minor collisions. When the paint is unbroken, PDR offers a cost-effective, high-quality solution. We’re often referred by area body shops for our expertise with large dents that competitors can’t handle.
Benefits of PDR for Larger Dents
- Eco-Friendly: No harmful chemicals, preserving your vehicle and the planet.
- Factory Finish: Restores your vehicle without repainting, even on aluminum panels.
- Saves Time and Money: We are more efficient and cost-effective than traditional repair methods and can often repair these types of dents in 1 to 2 days.
- Insurance Support: We can also assist with insurance claims for larger dents, especially if another party caused the damage or if your deductible is low.
Our Complex Dent Repair Process
We evaluate the dent’s size, depth, stress factors, and tooling access to create a tailored repair plan. Our skilled technicians then use precision PDR techniques—such as massaging, glue pulling, or tap-down methods—to restore the metal to its original shape. For scratches or scuffs, we offer wet sanding, polishing, or touch-up paint when needed; while deeper scratches may not fully disappear, PDR remains a cost-effective alternative to repainting. Most dents are restored to near-original condition, with clear expectations set for complex cases like deep creases or highly distorted metal. Our clients consistently praise the seamless results we achieve.
Why Choose Dents By Hand for PDR?
With 29 years of experience, the Hand family has perfected the art of PDR, removing countless dents for customers across the region. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship, eco-friendly practices, and customer satisfaction sets us apart. We guarantee exceptional results, whether it’s a small door ding or a larger dent.
Restore Your Vehicle Today
Don’t let dents detract from your vehicle’s appearance and value. Contact Dents By Hand for a no-obligation estimate. Visit our Boulder shop, call 303-245-9500 to schedule your appointment, or book online.