Do you need Hail Damage Repair?
Hail storms can transform a beautiful day into a nightmare for car owners. The fallout of a severe hailstorm can be devastating, with vehicles often taking the brunt of the storm’s fury. Hail stones, whether they are as large as baseballs or as small as peas, can cause considerable damage to the body of a car. Each hailstone leaves its mark in the form of a dent or ding, marring the smooth and polished surface of your car.
The size of the hail and the subsequent dents it creates can indeed influence the nature of the repair required. Larger hailstones tend to create bigger and deeper dents that are more visible and can distort the car’s surface more extensively. Smaller hailstones, on the other hand, may create numerous tiny dents that can significantly affect the car’s overall aesthetic.
However, size isn’t the only factor that matters when it comes to hail damage repair. The depth of the dent often holds more significance in determining the best repair method. Deep dents might not only disrupt the aesthetic appeal of your vehicle but also affect its structural integrity. These factors must be carefully assessed to determine whether paintless dent removal (PDR) or more extensive bodywork is needed.
PDR is an effective technique used for hail damage repair. It is a process that removes dents and dings from the body of a vehicle without disturbing the original paint job. However, it requires skilled technicians and specific tools to carefully massage the dented metal back to its original form. PDR is often the preferred method for repairing hail damage as it is less invasive and more cost-effective than traditional bodywork. However, if the dents are too deep or the paint has been significantly chipped or scratched, more extensive bodywork might be needed.
So hail damage repair is not a one-size-fits-all process. It requires careful evaluation of the size and depth of the dents, as well as the condition of the paint. With expert assessment and repair, your car can regain its original, flawless appearance, even after a harsh hailstorm.
Whenever possible you will want to use PDR. Why?
- It’s usually less expensive than bodywork.
- It has a faster turnaround time. Your car won’t sit in the body shop for a week because PDR can usually be done in a day.
- There’s no need for filling, sanding, priming and matching the car paint.
Whether you will need body work done or whether paintless dent removal will do the job, depends on the dent. Deep dents or dents where the paint has cracked require bodywork. PDR can safely remove dents that are shallow where the hail hasn’t cracked the paint.
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While some dents may need body shop work, many dents and dings are candidates for PDR. For over 22 years, Long Island auto body shops, car dealerships and truck repair shops have trusted Evantage. Now we can bring our expertise directly to you. For dents with minor or unscratched paint, ask us about PDR. If you would like an estimate, please give us a call at (631) 590-5003 or fill out our free online quick quote form, which allows you to upload images.
Paintless hail damage repair is done by manipulating the metal and working out the dent from the inside of the car body. On newer cars, metal is more flexible than with older models. In other words, when subjected to impact, the metal stretches, and this also prevents paint from easily cracking. Our technicians have the proper tools for hail damage repair, saving you time and expense.
Another advantage with PDR is it does not require filing a report with Carfax. Why is that significant? It means that your car will hold its value. When you trade in a car, a Carfax report that shows the car suffered damage and was repainted, which lowers the car value. Even when there is no Carfax report, evidence of repainting would create a loss in value. This is especially true with an expensive car model.
Will Insurance Cover the Hail Damage Repair Work?
If you carry comprehensive insurance, it should cover the repair. Comprehensive vehicle insurance covers damage that does not involve collision, typically covering damage caused by fire, wind, hail, flood, theft, vandalism, etc. It’s also likely that your insurance rates won’t go up because of hail damage repair. As in any repair, you would have to pay the deductible, but your insurance company would cover the remaining charges.
We can work with you and your insurance company and provide you with an estimate for the repair. Take photos of the damaged areas, fill out our contact form and attach the images. We’ll be in touch. Feel free to call us as well at (631)590-5003.