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Parking-lot dings and minor dents are cosmetic — but the repair method matters enormously for cost. Paintless dent repair handles most small damage at a fraction of traditional bodywork, when the paint is intact.

Most likely causes

  1. Door dings and hail dents (paint intact) — Prime candidates for paintless dent repair — massaged out from behind, no filler or paint.
  2. Creased metal or scratched-through paint — Creases and broken paint usually need traditional body repair and refinish.
  3. Bumper scuffs and cracks — Plastic bumpers repair and repaint differently from metal panels — often cheaper than expected.

What to do

Get a PDR estimate first for any dent with intact paint — it's dramatically cheaper and preserves your factory finish. Photos are often enough for an initial quote.

What the repair typically costs

Related services in Florida typically run $75–$5,000 depending on what the diagnosis finds:

Paintless dent repair (per panel)$75–$300
Bumper repair$300–$900
Panel repaint (per panel)$300–$800
Full vehicle repaint$1,500–$5,000

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Common questions

What is paintless dent repair?

A technician works the metal back to shape from behind with specialized tools — no filler, no repaint, factory paint preserved.

How do I know if my dent qualifies for PDR?

Intact paint, accessible from behind, and not on a sharp body line — a shop can tell from photos in most cases.

Will my insurance rate go up for a dent claim?

Small cosmetic repairs are often cheaper than your deductible anyway — get a quote before opening a claim.

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