Scratch, Bumper and Dent Repair Options in Riviera Beach, FL
PDR 360 repairs dents and plastic bumpers, and cars with scratches or damaged paint are welcome for a look. For scratch and dent repair in Palm Beach County, FL, the free estimate is done in person at the Riviera Beach shop, by appointment.
What PDR can fix
Can PDR Fix a Scratch, a Crack or a Deep Crease?
PDR fixes dents. Its rods and glue tabs move the panel back into shape and leave the paint alone, so a scratch or a crack in the paint is a separate question. Deep, sharp creases take more time and skill. Bring the car to the shop, and Juan Bacchetta looks at every scratch, crack and crease at the free estimate and explains the options.
A scratch is a mark in the paint and clear coat, so pushing the metal behind it changes nothing. A scratch that catches a fingernail has usually gone through the clear coat.
- PDR fixes door dings, shopping cart dents, bumper dents and dents of most sizes and shapes when there is access.
- Juan checks scratches, cracked or chipped paint and any earlier repairs at the free estimate and explains the options.
When Paint Damage Changes the Plan
Cracked, chipped, peeling or scratched paint does not rule your car out. Bring it to the shop, and Juan looks at the paint at the free estimate and talks you through the options.
A dent and a scratch often share a panel, so car dent and scratch repair starts with the paint. Juan checks it first because it decides the path for the whole panel.
On the same panel, paintless dent repair works on the dent while the scratch is judged separately. Juan explains both at the same visit.
Plastic Bumper Covers Are Repaired at the Shop
PDR 360 repairs plastic bumper covers, and a bumper dent is a job the shop takes, plastic or metal. A cracked, gouged or badly scuffed cover gets a close look at the free estimate, where Juan walks you through the options.
Fenders, quarter panels and other metal panels beside the bumper are repaired with PDR as well. See bumper, hood and fender dent repair for those dents.
Many bumper covers carry parking sensors, and some have radar behind the plastic. Refinishing or replacing a cover can mean sensor recalibration on some vehicles. A metal fender dent repaired with PDR usually avoids that step, since no panel is removed or repainted. Mention any driver-assistance (ADAS) features when you book the estimate.
How it works
How We Check Your Car at the Free Estimate
Every car scratch and dent repair job starts with the first inspection at the shop. PDR 360 is a paintless dent repair specialist, not a body shop, and it does not paint, fill or replace panels. The visit takes three steps.
- Request the estimate
Request your free estimate through the form or by phone. Photos of the damage, straight on and at an angle, give Juan a first look before your visit.
- Inspection
Juan checks the paint, the panel edges, any stretched metal and whether the panel is steel, aluminum or plastic, then explains the plan for your car.
- Repair at the shop
We repair dents, including plastic bumper dents, at the shop, and the timeframe is given at the inspection. For scratches or damaged paint, Juan goes over the options at the same visit.
PDR vs. body shop
PDR Compared With Body Shop Dent Repair
PDR 360 does not paint, fill or replace panels. If your car has collision damage, scratches or damaged paint, bring it to the shop anyway; Juan goes over it with you in person at the free estimate.
Body shop dent repair usually fills, sands and repaints the damaged area. Ask for a PDR inspection first, because a repaint replaces the factory finish and paintless repair keeps it.
Cost factors
What Affects the Cost of Scratch and Dent Repair
The cost of scratch and dent repair depends on the damage, the panel and the work it needs. The free estimate at the shop is where Juan looks at your car and explains what the work involves.
- PDR: dent size and depth, location on the panel, body lines or edges, steel or aluminum, number of dents, access and paint condition.
- Scratches and damaged paint: Juan looks at the damage, the panel and the paint finish and color at the free estimate.
- Insurance: coverage for a scratch, bumper cover or dent depends on your policy and how the damage happened. For PDR work, we can prepare an estimate for you to send to your insurer; see dent repair insurance claims.
The shop
Free Estimates for Scratch and Dent Repair in Palm Beach County
Your free estimate happens in person at the PDR 360 shop in Riviera Beach, where Juan sees the car. It is the first step for every dent, bumper, scratch or paint question. Photos sent through the form help Juan take a first look before you come in.
The shop is at 8049 Monetary Drive, Suite C-1, Riviera Beach, FL 33404. Shop hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. By appointment only.
To book, call 561-701-3318 or contact the shop for directions. See finished PDR work in the repair gallery and the customer reviews.
Dents removed with no filler, sanding or repaint.
Bumper, Hood and Fender Dent Repair
Dents in bumpers and the metal panels beside them.
What to know before you involve your insurer.
Every repair is done at the Riviera Beach shop. Drivers from these cities bring their cars in for the free estimate by appointment.
Is scratch and dent repair the same as paintless dent repair?
No. Paintless dent repair removes dents by reshaping the metal, while scratch repair is a paint job. A scratch is damage to the paint and clear coat, so it cannot be pushed out. PDR 360 repairs dents, and Juan looks at any scratch at the free estimate and explains the options. See paintless dent repair.
Can you repair a dent and a scratch on the same panel?
The dent, usually yes. PDR pushes the dent out and leaves the paint alone, so the scratch is a separate question. Bring the car in, and Juan looks at the scratch at the free estimate and tells you what to expect. Add a close-up of the scratch to the photos you send with the free estimate form; the final call is made at the in-person inspection.
What is the difference between car body dent repair and PDR?
Car body dent repair usually means filling, sanding and repainting the panel, while PDR reshapes the metal and keeps the factory paint. PDR 360 does not paint, fill or replace panels, so for cracked paint or collision damage Juan looks at the car in person and goes over the options. More answers are in the body repair FAQ.
What happens if my car has more than a dent?
Bring it to the shop for the free estimate. Juan looks at the dents, the bumper, any scratches and the paint, repairs the dents at the shop and explains the options for the rest. PDR 360 does not paint, fill or replace panels. Contact the shop to set up the estimate.
Can a cracked plastic bumper be fixed with PDR?
PDR 360 repairs plastic bumper covers, and a dented cover is a job the shop takes. A crack gets a close look in person at the free estimate, where Juan walks you through the options. Dents in the metal panels beside the bumper are repaired with PDR too. Photos sent through the free estimate form give a first look, and Juan confirms the path at the shop.
Your free estimate is done in person at the Riviera Beach shop, by appointment. Call 561-701-3318 or see all dent repair services. Before you drive over, get directions to the shop.
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