PDR - dent removal - Warsaw

What the service covers for clients from Warsaw

• removing single parking dents and localised deformations
• repairing doors, wings, the bonnet, roof and boot lid, where the panel qualifies for PDR
• working from the inside of the panel or using a glue-pulling technique from the outside
• inspection under PDR lighting and assessment of the real scope of repair
• repair of selected steel and aluminium panels after individual assessment

Is it worth driving from Warsaw for a PDR repair?

With a typical dent, the cost and time can be significantly lower than repainting the whole panel, so driving to a specialised workshop is often worthwhile. To reduce the risk of an unnecessary visit, it's worth sending photos taken from a few angles before booking, ideally with light reflecting off the surface.

We don't promise a paintless repair based on photos alone. Cracked paint, previous filler work, a sharp crease, or lack of safe access can shift the classification to a hybrid repair or preparation for repainting.

How to prepare photos of the dent before driving from Warsaw

For clients driving from Warsaw, it's worth starting with a short photo assessment. The most useful photos are taken from several angles, not a single close-up. It helps if the paint reflects the line of a building, a garage light or another simple object - the way that reflection distorts shows the shape of the dent better than plain light hitting the surface. It's also worth sending a photo of the whole panel, so we can judge the damage's position relative to the edge, a body line, a handle or a reinforcement.

If the panel was previously painted or filled, it's worth mentioning this before the visit. It doesn't automatically rule out a repair, but it changes the classification and the level of risk when working with the glue-pulling technique. Extra details about the make, model and year of the car also help us anticipate the panel's construction and access from the inside.

What affects PDR repair time

Two similar-looking dents can require completely different amounts of work. What matters isn't just the diameter, but above all the depth, how sharp the centre is, the tension in the metal, and where the damage sits. A dent on a flat section of a door can be simpler than a smaller deformation sitting exactly on a body line or under a reinforcement.

The time also depends on whether trim parts need to be removed. Sometimes we get access without touching the upholstery; in other cases a section of trim, a light, a wheel arch liner or headlining needs to be safely removed. That's why, for clients driving from Warsaw, we only confirm the scope after an inspection and don't base the timeline solely on the size visible in a photo.