Paintless Dent Repair in Saint Clair, MO
Door dings and parking-lot dents are the most common repairs here. We also take on larger dents, like when someone leans on a quarter panel and leaves a dent along a body line. Paintless dent repair can often fix that damage without repainting. We look at the vehicle first and will tell you if it’s the right approach.
We work on cars from Saint Clair, Sullivan, Union, Washington, and the rest of Franklin County.
Good candidates
Dents without sharp creases and with unbroken paint usually repair well. The type of damage matters more than the size.
Before & after
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After
Another dent repair example
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The light
A light and line board sit in front of the panel and throw a reflection across the paint. That reflection shows the shape of the dent, and it changes as we work the metal, which is how we see each push and know when the panel is right. That view only works from the technician’s side of the light.
The light sits on a rolling stand so we can move it around the panel.
How we repair larger dents
Larger dents often need a different setup than a small ding. If we can reach the back of the panel, the metal can be pushed from behind. If we can’t, or if a pull is a better fit, we work from the outside with glue. Some dents need both. We decide that after we’ve had a look.
Our tools
Every dent is different, so we keep a few setups ready.
Mobile tool cart
This cart holds most of the rods and tips we use every day for hail and other dents.
Mobile pulling stand
This stand rolls up beside the vehicle and holds itself in place with suction on the floor. Its winch and pull lines put a slow, steady pull on a large dent, so the metal comes back out a little at a time.
Glue-pulling cart
Our cart keeps the whole glue-pulling setup in one place. On top is a tension bar that spans the panel, so we can pull along a body line or a long, shallow dent, plus the clamps and hardware that go with it.
Glue guns and tabs
When we can’t reach the back of a panel, we glue a tab to the outside of the dent and pull it from the front. Several glue guns let us keep different glues hot and ready.
Glue for the job
Different glues grab and release differently. Some set fast for small dings, and others give more working time for big pulls. Keeping several on hand lets us pick the right one for the dent.
Tabs and knockdowns
Tabs come in round, oval, and long crease shapes to fit the dent. After a pull, knockdowns and blending tools let us tap down high spots and level the panel so the repair blends in.
Warranty
We warranty everything we do for the lifetime of the vehicle. If there’s a specific issue we can’t warranty, we’ll discuss it with you before we start.
Repair videos
Repair videos coming.
Have a dent? Call, text, or email us. Photos are welcome—they help us start the conversation, and we’ll tell you what we can do once we’ve had a look.
Also see: Hail Damage Repair · Auto Detailing