HAIL LEFT ITS MARK.WE'LL HELP REMOVE IT.

Document the damage thoroughly with photographs before anything changes. Contact your insurance company to report the loss when appropriate. Then have the damage professionally evaluated by a PDR technician to determine whether PDR is the right repair method. Not all hail damage qualifies — a professional assessment will give you a clear picture of your options.

In many cases, yes. When hail damage has not cracked or chipped the paint, Paintless Dent Repair can restore the affected panels while preserving the original factory finish. The key factors are dent depth, paint condition, and the accessibility of the panel. A technician evaluation determines whether PDR is appropriate for your specific damage.

Properly performed PDR on qualifying damage is designed to preserve the factory paint throughout the repair process. The technician manipulates the metal from behind the panel rather than working on the paint surface. This is one of PDR's primary advantages over conventional body repair for appropriate damage.

Hail damage is generally covered under the comprehensive portion of an auto insurance policy, not collision coverage. Whether a specific claim is covered, and for how much, depends entirely on the customer's policy terms, deductible, and their insurance carrier's determination. Dent Force can assist with documentation and coordination but does not determine coverage.

You can contact Dent Force before or after filing a claim. Getting a professional evaluation early can help you understand the scope of damage and make an informed decision about whether to file. Dent Force has experience working with insurance companies and can help coordinate the process.

Repair time depends on the severity and extent of damage, the number of affected panels, and the accessibility of dented areas. A vehicle with moderate hail damage may take a day or two. More extensive damage takes longer. Your technician will give you a more specific estimate after evaluating the vehicle.

No. PDR has limitations. Dents where the paint has cracked or chipped, dents on body lines or hard-to-access areas, and damage that is too deep or too severe may not be suitable for PDR. A professional evaluation determines which damage qualifies and which may require conventional repair.

Yes, unrepaired hail damage typically reduces a vehicle's resale or trade-in value. Even damage that appears minor can be flagged during inspections or vehicle history reports. Repairing hail damage with PDR — which preserves the factory paint — generally results in a better outcome for resale than leaving damage unrepaired or using conventional body filler and repainting.

In most cases, addressing hail damage before selling benefits the seller. Buyers and dealers notice unrepaired damage and adjust offers accordingly. PDR can restore the vehicle's appearance while preserving the factory finish — often at a more favorable cost-to-value ratio than leaving damage visible or pursuing traditional repair.