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Paintless dent repair
Paintless dent repair (PDR)
Hail, door dings, shopping carts, and minor dents removed from behind the panel without filler, sanding, or repainting. PDR keeps your factory finish intact, costs less than conventional repair, and is usually done in a fraction of the time.
- Factory paint preserved
- Hail damage specialists
- Works with all insurance companies
- Limited lifetime warranty
Voted Best of the Valley for body work and auto painting eight times since 2015.
The right fix for the right dent
Dents gone, original paint untouched
Paintless dent repair uses specialized tools to reach the back side of a panel and massage the metal back to its original shape, one small push at a time. Because nothing is sanded, filled, or repainted, your factory paint stays exactly as it was, which matters for resale value and for anyone who would rather not have a repainted panel on their vehicle. PDR works on steel and aluminum and on everything from a single door ding to a roof and hood covered in hail.
Not every dent qualifies. PDR needs paint that is not cracked or chipped, metal that is not stretched, and a dent our technicians can reach from behind. Sharp creases, dents on a body line, and damage near a panel edge sometimes need conventional repair instead. We tell you which approach is right at the estimate, and because Full Tilt does both in house, you are never pushed toward one or the other. Every repair is backed by our limited lifetime warranty on workmanship.
What's covered
From a single ding to a full hail claim
We assess every dent individually. Where PDR fits, it is the faster, less expensive repair; where it does not, we say so and quote the conventional fix.
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Hail damage
Dozens or hundreds of small dents across the hood, roof, trunk, and panels. PDR is the standard repair for hail, and we handle the whole insurance hail claim with your carrier.
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Door dings & parking lot dents
The dents that appear while you were in the store. Most are ideal PDR candidates and are often finished the same day they are approved.
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Minor collision dents
Low-speed bumps that dented a panel without breaking the paint. Removed without filler or repaint, so there is no color-match question.
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Dents on aluminum panels
Aluminum hoods, doors, and tailgates need a lighter touch and different tools than steel. Our technicians are trained for both.
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Larger dents that still qualify
Size alone does not rule out PDR. A broad, shallow dent in reachable metal can often be worked out, even on a roof or quarter panel.
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Dents that need conventional repair
Cracked paint, sharp creases, stretched metal, or dents on a hard body line. We explain why, and the same shop handles the body and paint work.
How it works
Our PDR process
A clear answer at the estimate, then a repair you can usually plan around in days, not weeks.
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Estimate & inspection
Send photos through the form, call, or stop by. Every inquiry gets a response right away, and we aim to write the estimate within 24 hours. We always need your VIN, phone number, and email. We look at each dent under PDR lighting to confirm the paint is intact and the metal is reachable, then tell you whether PDR or conventional repair is the right call.
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Insurance, if it applies
For hail and other claims we work with all insurance companies, document every dent, and handle the paperwork and supplements so you are not stuck in the middle.
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The repair
Panels, trim, or lights are removed as needed for access. Our technician works the dent from behind with specialized tools, checking progress under reflection boards until the panel reads flat.
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Inspection & delivery
Every repaired area is checked under multiple lighting angles before trim goes back on. You get your car back with its original paint and our limited lifetime warranty on workmanship.
Common questions
Paintless dent repair FAQs
Which dents can be fixed with PDR?
Dents where the paint is not cracked or chipped, the metal is not stretched, and the back of the panel can be reached. Door dings, hail, and shallow dents up to several inches across are typical. Sharp creases, dents on a body line, and damage at a panel edge usually need conventional repair.
Will the dent come back?
No. PDR returns the metal to its original shape rather than covering the dent. Once the panel is flat, it stays flat. The repair is covered by our limited lifetime warranty on workmanship.
Does PDR affect my paint or resale value?
PDR is the one dent repair that leaves factory paint untouched, which is exactly what you want for resale. There is no filler, no repaint, and nothing for a buyer's paint-depth gauge to find.
Does insurance cover hail damage repair?
Hail is covered under comprehensive coverage on most policies. We work with all insurance companies, document every dent, and handle the claim with your carrier.
How long does paintless dent repair take?
A single door ding is often done within a day of approval. A hail-damaged vehicle with many dents can take several days depending on how many panels are involved. We give you a realistic timeline at the estimate.
Can you do PDR on my make and model?
We work on every make and model, including vehicles with aluminum panels. The only thing that rules a dent out is the damage itself, not the badge on the hood.
Our work
Before and after
Real repairs from the Full Tilt shop floor. Tap any photo to see the finished result.
Serving the Pioneer Valley
Your neighbors in Western Massachusetts
Our West Hatfield shop is a short drive for dent repair customers from Northampton, Easthampton, Hadley, Amherst, Greenfield, and across Western Massachusetts. We are not just a business here, we are your neighbors. We have our own rental vehicles, and we can arrange for Enterprise to pick you up at our location if you need to leave your car with us.
- West Hatfield
- Northampton
- Easthampton
- Southampton
- Hadley
- Ludlow
- Amherst
- Greenfield
Get started today
Door ding, hail damage, or a dent you keep noticing?
Send a photo and we will tell you whether PDR will fix it. We respond right away and aim to write your estimate within 24 hours. Prefer to talk it through? Call the shop directly.