Dent Removal
Paintless dent repair is the correct solution for the vast majority of daily-driver dents and dings. The technique uses specialized metal rods and body picks to
What it is
Dent Removal at Apex Auto Studio.
Paintless dent repair is the correct solution for the vast majority of daily-driver dents and dings. The technique uses specialized metal rods and body picks to massage the panel back to its original shape from the inside, without touching the paint. No filler, no sanding, no repainting — and when done correctly on a dent that hasn't cracked the paint, the result is indistinguishable from the factory panel. PDR is faster, less expensive, and preserves the original finish in a way that conventional body shop work cannot.
The critical variables are dent location, depth, and paint condition. Dents near a panel edge, over a structural crease, or with paint cracking require conventional repair — PDR cannot be applied where the metal has stretched beyond a recoverable point or where the clear coat has already broken. We assess every dent before quoting: if PDR is the right call, we'll do it. If it isn't, we'll tell you that too and explain why. We do not overpromise PDR capability on dents that need a different solution.
Dent removal is one of the most important pre-coating steps we perform. Applying ceramic coating or PPF over a dent locks the damage under the protection layer permanently. If your vehicle has any dents or dings and you're planning to coat or film it, dent removal should happen in the same visit, before paint correction and before the protective layer goes on.
What's included
Every booking covers the following.
- Full dent assessment — PDR viability confirmed before quoting
- Paintless dent repair using precision metal rods and picks
- No filler, no repainting — factory finish preserved
- Conventional blend repair available where PDR isn't viable
- Hail damage assessment and multi-panel repair
- Pre-coating prep sequencing — timed before paint correction and ceramic
Ideal for
Who books this service.
Pre-ceramic coating prep — dents must be fixed before coating
Lease return preparation — restore panels before turn-in
Hail damage repair across multiple panels
Daily drivers with door dings from parking lots
Pricing
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Pricing is determined after in-person consultation. Contact us to discuss your vehicle and scope.
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9240 Dowdy Dr, Suite D, San Diego, CA 92126 · Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
