Our Repair Process

AUTOSTREAM360 Collision Paintless Dent Repair & Glass

Our Repair Process

✔ Step 1: Check-In & Estimate

  • We begin with a straightforward estimate and check-in process, allowing you to drop off your vehicle effortlessly and initiate repairs as soon as possible.

✔ Step 2: Panel Repair

  • We’ll handle all necessary bodywork and restore your vehicle using the finest collision repair tools and the best-trained technicians available.


✔ Step 3: Paint, Polish & Touch-Ups

  • We’ll provide your car with a radiant finish through a fresh coat of paint or polish, enhancing its appearance and feel.


✔ Step 4: Reassembly

  • After the painting is complete, we'll reassemble the vehicle to meet manufacturer standards.


✔ Step 5: Deep-Clean

  • We’ll give your car a comprehensive cleaning, ensuring it looks and feels like it just came off the lot.


✔ Step 6: Quality Check

  • Every vehicle undergoes our rigorous quality assurance checks before it is delivered.


✔ Step 7: Ready for Pickup

  • Your vehicle is now ready for pick-up!

PDR Process

The Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) method employs various techniques to effectively and accurately remove dents. One approach involves technicians using specialized body picks and metal rods to gently push dents out from behind the panel, eliminating the need for removal. This technique is particularly effective for minor dents, such as those caused by hail. For larger damages, glue tabs can be applied to pull dents from the exterior.


Another method involves the use of key-like tabs, which technicians attach to the damaged area. A bar is then threaded through these tabs and connected to a pulling system. Once everything is properly calibrated, technicians can extract the dented metal in a motion akin to using a corkscrew to open a bottle. This technique requires minimal force and relies on meticulous preparation, accurate measurements, and the technician's skillful handling. Therefore, it's essential to ensure that the technicians are properly certified for these intricate procedures.


Paintless Dent Repair Timeline

One of the most appealing aspects of PDR is its quick turnaround time. As more auto body shops incorporate PDR tools and techniques, the need for lengthy delivery times is diminishing. This also reduces the extensive labor usually associated with removing, replacing, and repainting parts. PDR helps keep costs low and wait times even lower. Typically, only a day is needed for estimates and pricing, followed by another day to complete the repair, allowing you to get back on the road in just a few days.


Paintless Dent Repair Guarantees

The financial benefits of PDR are significant for both customers and shops. It eliminates costs related to shipping and the rising prices of parts. Coupled with reduced labor expenses, traditional auto body repairs can often reach four-digit figures, depending on the damage's severity.

PDR is not only practical but also economical. Since the original parts remain intact, the primary cost involves labor, which is minimally invasive and straightforward for a skilled technician. Typical prices for a dent can start as low as $125, with even the most severe damages rarely exceeding $400 for dents under 5 inches deep.


Furthermore, reputable auto body repair shops that provide PDR usually offer warranties. This assurance guarantees that the repairs will endure the everyday wear and tear of the road for years, reflecting the shop's commitment to customer satisfaction and its solid reputation.