Keep Your Factory Paint. Lose the Dent. Paintless Dent Repair in the Twin Cities

A door ding or parking lot dent can stop you in your tracks. You’re looking at the damage thinking it’s probably going to cost more than it should and take longer than you have. If the paint is still intact, PDR might be a faster and more affordable path than you’d expect. Come in and we’ll take a look.

A dent doesn't always mean body filler and a repaint

A lot of people walk in expecting the worst. They’ve got a door ding or a crease from a parking lot and they assume it means paint, refinishing, and a bill that doesn’t feel proportionate to the size of the damage.

When the paint is intact and the dent is shallow, the metal can often be worked back into shape without touching the finish at all. The repair costs less, takes less time, and leaves your original paint untouched. But the only way to know if that applies to your dent is to have someone look at it.

We assess it first. Then we tell you what it needs.

There’s no way to determine if PDR is the right call from a photo or a description. You have to see the dent in person. We look at the damage up close and give you a straight answer about what the repair actually requires.

Some dents are good candidates for PDR. Others aren’t. If the paint has cracked or the metal has stretched beyond what PDR can address, conventional body repair is the right path. We’d rather tell you that upfront than take a job that isn’t going to give you the result you’re looking for.

Your factory paint stays intact

This is the part that matters most to a lot of customers. PDR restores the panel without repainting it. The factory finish stays exactly where it is.

For resale value, that’s a real difference. A car with its original factory paint is worth more than one that’s been repainted, even well. For customers who just want their car to stay as close to original as possible, PDR delivers that in a way conventional bodywork can’t.

How Collision Repair Works at Collision Center 1

Every PDR job starts the same way: we see the dent in person.

Come in for your free estimate. We assess the dent and tell you whether PDR is the right method for your vehicle.

If PDR is the right fit, we schedule the repair and walk you through what to expect.

Our technicians restore the panel using specialized tools, working the metal back into shape without disturbing the paint.

We inspect the repair before your car leaves to make sure it looks right.

Four Twin Cities Locations

Wherever you are in the metro, there’s a Collision Center 1 location nearby.

Hopkins Auto Body 1
Hopkins, MN

Collision Center 1 Golden Valley Golden Valley, MN

Ed's Collision 1
Maple Grove, MN

Collision Center 1 Prior Lake Prior Lake, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if PDR will work on my dent?

The only way to know for sure is to have it assessed in person. PDR works best when the dent is shallow and the paint hasn’t been broken. We look at the damage and tell you whether PDR is the right method before any work begins.

Can PDR fix door dings and parking lot dents?

Yes. Those are the most common PDR jobs we handle. Shallow dents with intact paint are usually good candidates. Come in for a free estimate and we’ll assess whether PDR applies to your specific damage.

Does PDR affect the factory paint?

No. That’s one of the main reasons customers choose PDR when it’s an option. The repair is done without any painting or refinishing, so the original factory finish stays intact.

Is PDR faster than conventional body repair?

Generally, yes. When a dent qualifies for PDR, the repair is typically quicker than conventional body repair and refinishing. We’ll give you a clear timeline after we’ve assessed the damage.

Is PDR less expensive than conventional body repair?

In most cases, yes. PDR doesn’t involve paint, filler, or refinishing, so the cost is generally lower. The right comparison is always specific to the damage in front of us, which is why we assess first.

Are your estimates free?

Yes. All 4 locations offer free estimates. We look at the dent with you and tell you what we find before any work begins.

Ready to get that dent looked at?

When your car leaves our shop, we want you to feel good about the result. Your paint is still original, the dent is gone, and you didn’t pay for more than the job required. Start with a free estimate at the location nearest to you.