Calgary's #1 Paintless Dent Repair Shop

Paintless dent repair (PDR) is a specialized technique for removing dents from vehicle body panels without disturbing the factory paint. A trained technician uses specialized metal rods and body picks to access the backside of the dented panel — typically through window openings, behind headlights/taillights, or through existing access points. Using controlled pressure and specialized lighting to see the exact contour of the dent, the technician carefully massages the metal back into its original shape, push by push. The process requires years of training and exceptional hand-eye coordination. When done properly, the repair is completely invisible — no evidence the dent ever existed.

No — and any PDR shop that says otherwise isn’t being honest with you. PDR works best when the paint surface is intact and the metal hasn’t been severely stretched or kinked. Here’s what PDR can fix: door dings, round dents, shallow creases, hail damage (even severe), and most dents where the paint isn’t cracked or chipped. Here’s what PDR cannot fix: dents where the paint is broken, cracked, or flaking; dents on body panel edges where the metal has folded; extremely sharp creases where the metal has been stretched beyond its elastic limit; and damage from major collisions that compromised the panel structure. We’ll always be upfront about whether PDR is the right solution for your specific damage.

It depends on the damage. A single small door ding typically takes 30 minutes to an hour. A medium-sized dent or crease might take 1–4 hours. Multiple dents can usually be done same-day. Hail damage — depending on severity — takes anywhere from 1 to 5 days. The important thing is that PDR is dramatically faster than traditional body shop repairs. A body shop will keep your vehicle for 1–3 weeks for work that we can complete in 1–3 days. For most single-dent repairs, you can drop your vehicle off in the morning and pick it up the same afternoon.

Yes, absolutely. We work with all major insurance providers in Alberta including Co-operators, Intact Insurance, Wawanesa, TD Insurance, Aviva, Desjardins, Economical, SGI, and all others. If your vehicle has comprehensive coverage, hail damage repair is typically covered in full minus your deductible. We can help guide you through the claims process — from filing the initial claim to coordinating the assessment and repair timeline with your adjuster. Many of our hail customers end up paying little to nothing out of pocket. Just call us at (587) 324-1993 and we’ll walk you through the steps.

No. Once the metal has been properly massaged back into its original factory position, it stays there permanently. Automotive sheet metal has a “memory” — it naturally wants to return to its original stamped shape. A skilled PDR technician works with this property, coaxing the metal back to where it wants to be. The repair is permanent and the dent will not reappear unless that exact area is struck by a new impact. This is actually one of the advantages PDR has over body filler repairs — filler can crack, shrink, or separate from the panel over time, whereas PDR restores the actual metal.

PDR pricing is based on the size, depth, and location of the dent. At Calgary PPF, small door dings (up to ~1 inch) start at $125–$150. Medium dents and creases typically run $200–$600. Larger dents range from $400–$800+. Hail damage repair ranges from $800 to $3,000+ depending on severity and number of impacts — though this is often fully covered by comprehensive auto insurance. We offer free estimates — just text clear photos of your dent to (587) 324-1993 and we’ll reply with a ballpark quote within the hour during business hours. We also offer multi-dent discounts and fleet pricing.

For most dent repairs where the paint is intact, PDR is objectively the better option in almost every measurable way. Cost: PDR typically costs 40–60% less than conventional body shop repairs. Time: Hours instead of weeks. Quality: Your original factory paint is preserved — no color-matching issues, no orange peel texture, no overspray. Resale value: A PDR repair doesn’t show up on a CarFax or vehicle history report because no painting or bodywork was performed. Environmental: No paint chemicals, no sanding dust, no VOC emissions. The only scenario where a body shop is the better choice is when the paint is already damaged — cracked, chipped, or scraped — and needs to be refinished regardless.

Yes. Many modern vehicles use aluminum body panels — including the Ford F-150 (2015+), Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, Audi A4/A6/A8, Range Rover, Jaguar, and many luxury European vehicles. Aluminum requires different techniques than steel: it’s softer, has less memory, and can crack if overworked. Our technicians are specifically trained in aluminum PDR techniques and use dedicated tools designed for aluminum’s unique properties. The results are excellent, though aluminum repairs typically take slightly longer and may carry a small premium over steel panel repairs due to the additional skill and care required.

Our shop is centrally located in Calgary with easy access from Deerfoot Trail, making us convenient for customers from every quadrant of the city. We regularly serve customers from across Calgary — NW, NE, SW, SE, and downtown — as well as surrounding communities including Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, Chestermere, Strathmore, High River, and Canmore. We also serve fleet and dealership customers across southern Alberta. For severe hail events, we can arrange on-site service for large fleet operations.

Yes. All paintless dent repairs performed at Calgary PPF come with a satisfaction guarantee. Because PDR restores the metal to its original factory shape without any fillers, paint, or aftermarket materials, the repair is permanent by nature — there are no coatings to peel, no filler to crack, and no paint to fade or mismatch over time. If you’re not completely satisfied with the result when you pick up your vehicle, we’ll make it right. It’s that simple.

Absolutely — and this is one of the biggest advantages of working with Calgary PPF specifically. Paint Protection Film must be applied to a perfectly smooth surface to achieve proper adhesion and a seamless appearance. If you apply PPF over a dent, the film will conform to the damaged contour and actually make the dent more visible, not less. We recommend getting PDR done first, then applying PPF to protect the freshly repaired panels from future damage. Because we offer both services in-house, we can do the dent repair and PPF installation back-to-back — saving you time and ensuring a flawless result.

Three easy options: (1) Text us photos — Send clear pictures of your dent (including an angled shot showing depth) to (587) 324-1993. We’ll reply with an estimate within the hour during business hours. (2) Call us — Call (587) 324-1993 and describe the damage. We can usually give you a ballpark range over the phone. (3) Drop by the shop — Drive in for a free, no-obligation hands-on assessment. We’ll inspect the damage, explain exactly what’s involved, and give you a firm quote on the spot. No appointment needed for estimates.