Both your automobile and your house might be damaged by hail. Hail is a common occurrence here, and as a result, many vehicles have hail damage that must be repaired. Although you cannot prevent hail damage from happening, there are many things you can do.
There are many ways to protect your vehicle from hail damage. However, you cannot do anything if nature rains hard and fast hail on your car while you’re driving. These are the top hail damage repair options that you can use when your vehicle incurs hail damage.
Paintless Dent Repair (PDR)
A process known as Paintless Dent Repair is used to repair hail damage on cars without damaging the paint. Experts for PDR will first look at your car to see how much hail damage there is and if PDR is possible.
While PDRs are quick, efficient, and affordable, they require a professional to do the job. In most situations, the application of PDR entails removing damaged automobile panels and other components. The PDR specialist will then use specialized tools to push out the dent and restore the car’s original shape.
To get to the dents, you’ll have to remove your car’s panels and other pieces, which might cause damage. As a result, it’s best to leave the work to the experts.
Traditional Repair (Body Filler)
Body filler is another option for repairing a hail damage. To avoid overheating the metal when grinding, proper care must be taken. The expert will thoroughly clean the repair area. After that, remove metal coatings using a 50-grit grinder or a 36-to 80-grit DA sander.
The next step will be to trim the edges of the paint. To prepare for body filler, the repair area will first be compressed with air. The body filler will then be applied to the metal repair area. Paint should not be used as a body filler. Block sand the body filler using 80 grit, followed by 150-grit sandpaper. Now it’s time to paint, block, and prime.
Old School Repair (Heating-and-Cooling)
This heating method raises the metal. An oxyacetylene torch can be used to heat the metal around the small hole in a spiral fashion. Begin from the perimeter and work toward the center. As a result, the metal will rise. Then, using a body hammer, gently hit the metal in the high location to loosen it up.
In the end, cross-file the metal level using a body file to verify whether or not the dent is gone. Any paint in the dimple indicates that the damage was not fixed. When the metal cools, the raised region will return to a flat surface. Then, you may prime, block, and paint with a feathered edge. It saves time by eliminating the need for filler and block sanding. As a result of using this procedure, I have successfully removed hail damage.
Final Thoughts
Hail damage repair to a car usually involves one of these methods. In general, PDR is the best of the three hail damage repair options, but it may not be the best option for you in all cases. You’ll probably need to have a reputable body shop use body filler to fix significant damage to your car.
Choose a company that has a proven track record in the field. Hail Free Solutions can help you find the best solution to your car’s dent problems. Contact us now.
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