What Is Paintless Dent Repair and How Does It Work? (Guide for DMV Drivers)

Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) is the fastest, most affordable way to fix dents, door dings, creases, and hail damage without repainting your car. At Adroit Dent Repair in Northern Virginia, we use specialized tools and LED lighting to gently massage the metal back to its original shape while keeping your factory paint untouched. This makes PDR a perfect solution for door dings, shopping cart dents, hail dents, acorn damage, and many small collision dents on steel or aluminum panels. Because the process requires no fillers or paint, most repairs are completed in 1–3 hours and cost 50–70% less than traditional body shops, with mobile service available across Fairfax, Loudoun County, Prince William County, Arlington, Alexandria, Washington DC, and parts of Maryland. If the paint is not cracked and the metal is not severely stretched, your dent is likely a great candidate for PDR—simply send us a photo for a fast estimate.