dent repair equipment

There is a wide variety of dent repair equipment available on the market today. Depending on the severity and location of the dent, you may require different types of tools. In general, for minor dings, door edge creases or shallow hail damage a few basic tools will suffice; such as picks, hammers and dollies.

Paintless dent removal is also quite big in the industry and this involves either hot glues or cold putties for adhesion.

More severe dents may need specialized welding equipment so that tabs or adapters can be welded to the panel to facilitate dent pulling. Steel panels require a different welder compared to an aluminium panel. Many technicians use a mixture of PDR and welded dent repairs to carry out dent pulling on vehicle body panels.

The main benefit of using a dent repair kit is to reduce the cost and need to replace a damaged car body panel. Depending on the severity of the dent either PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) or welded repairs can be carried out.

When it comes to dent repair equipment, there are a number of options available. The best dent repair equipment will depend on your intended application and budget; some of the most popular types include PDR (paintless) air-powered dent pullers, vacuum suction lifters, plastic welders, and welders. Most shops will use a combination of all.