Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Choosing Paintless Dent Repair Tools

You read somewhere that you can use basic household tools like a plunger or hairdryer to repair simple car dents. To your dismay, nothing seems to work. Enough with the inefficient do-it-yourself activities! Purchasing paintless dent repair tools is so convenient with online shopping, and you’ll have versatile, handy, and affordable choices.

Here are some points to consider when buying paintless dent removal tools:

Types
Rods, wires, hand tools, dent pullers and other implements have particular functions or specifications in fixing dents. Make sure you get the right tools in terms of measurement and function for the dent or dents you’re going to repair.

Kits
With a more complete set of implements, you can repair a wider range of dent types. Research online for sets, packages, or repair kits that are specific to the damage type you plan on repairing (e.g. hailstorm repair kits).

Brands
Look for manufacturers that have been known to produce the finest quality of tools. To get the best deals and full warranties, order your kits or tools direct from the manufacturer, instead of third-party resellers or dealers.

Accessories

Store and organize your tools properly in carrying cases, bags, and carts. These storage accessories would preserve the quality of your tools, and ensure that you know where to look whenever you need them.

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Basic Uses of Paintless Dent Removal Tools

A car dent is one of the most unsightly things that can happen to one's vehicle. Even the smallest dent can be devastating for a meticulous car owner. That’s why plenty of tools for paintless dent removal (PDR) have been developed—to restore and repair dents in different areas of the car in a more convenient matter.

These are some of the more common tools used in PDR:

Dent Pullers are suction cups or plungers that can be used to pull back small dents to their original shape. To use, a technician will lightly press the suction on the dent, and with enough force, pull back the plunger. With this tool, dents will pop back out along with the pressure exerted by the technician. Dent pullers are not advisable for use on larger and more complex dents.

Hammer and Dollies are also used to make the car surface smooth either from the exterior or interior side of the sheet. To use these tools, a technician will place the dolly on one side of the sheet while hammering the other side. This pushes the dent back into place, decreasing the size of the affected area per tap to the hammer.


The two tools described above are staples in a body repair technician’s arsenal; don’t attempt to use them if you don’t have the proper training and experience. If you are looking to restore a dent in your car, regardless of how minor, seeking professional help is still the best option. 

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

The Tools Used for Paint-less Dent Repair

The different tools used in paintless dent repairs will fix minor dents on the body of the vehicle, while retaining the factory finish on the car as closely as possible. With a bit of care and skill, you can actually pull it off with no glaring patched-up paint job.

Specially-shaped metal rods, along with the usual home tools like hammers and files, are used to slowly poke the dents and put them back in their original position. The rods are generally long and slender, with bent tips that vary in shape. Some are flat (like a flat screwdriver’s head), and others are either pointed or rounded. Their opposite tips feature rubberized handles for easier gripping. 
 
The tools are used to poke the dents from the inside, which is done by removing some parts or panels of the vehicle. They may include windows, door panels, and others. Once the dented metal panel is exposed, it is eased back out gently. Most of the time, the tools’ tips are shaped for a specific purpose – pointed tips can easily and safely repair smaller dents than the flatter ones. 
 
In a pro’s hands, the repair can last only a few minutes; while inexperienced chaps may take several hours. The process also depends on the damage; a much larger dent would require a wider assortment of more-powerful tools than simple metal rods and hooks.