Door ding and crease repair
Parking lot dings and sharp creases worked out from behind until the panel reads straight again — often while you wait.
- Best for
- Doors, fenders, quarters
- Time
- Often 1–3 hours
- Where
- Our shop or mobile
Can a door crease be fixed without paint?
Usually, yes. If the paint isn’t cracked, a crease can be worked out from behind the door with rods, one small push at a time, until the reflection lines run straight. Creases that run through a sharp body line take longer but are often still repairable without repainting.
Dings
Small round dents from doors and carts. Often done within an hour or two.
Creases
Long dents from a scrape or a bump, worked out section by section.
Body-line damage
Dents on a styling line need extra care to bring the line back sharp.
Which dings and creases can be fixed?
Most can, as long as the paint along the dent is still intact.
Good candidates
- Round dings with unbroken paint
- Soft and medium creases
- Dents on body lines
- Several dings on one panel
Needs bodywork
- Paint cracked along the crease
- Metal stretched very thin
- Damage right at the door edge
Is my dent a PDR job?
Is the paint unbroken — no cracks or chips?
Is the dent away from the panel’s edge?
Is it smaller than your palm?
Answer three quick questions
Or skip it and send us a photo.
How much does door ding repair cost?
Single dings cost less than long creases. Send a photo with something for scale, like a coin or key, and we’ll quote it.
Before and after
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Ding and crease questions
All questionsCan you fix a ding at my work?
Yes, most dings and creases can be done on a mobile visit.
Will the repair show?
On a good PDR candidate, the panel reads straight under light when we’re done. We’ll tell you up front if a dent can’t get there.
How long does a crease take?
Longer than a ding. Most are done the same day.
Do I need an appointment?
[Confirm with client.] Many customers walk in, but sending a photo first tells us how long to plan for.
Got a dent? Send a photo.