Vehicle roofs and accidents / Choosing a PDR vendor

Vehicle roofs and accidents
Vcliicle roof damage seen following an accident is often
the result of a rollover crash. In a rollover situation, tbc
root damage would normally be beyond the capabilities
of PDR to address. There are, however, situations in
which small roof dents can occur during an accident
and afterward be eliminated with PDR.
If the vehicle is considered salvageable it will be
worthwhile to check with your PDR vendor to see if
PDR can be used to repair the vehicle roof
Choosing a PDR vendor
For many body shops, the dilemma of identifying the
right PI )R vendor comes ox^ fast and hard, much like
large hail raining down. Even if a shop already has a
local PDR technician who pmvides ser\’ice fora few
hours a week, the magnitude of repairs needed after a
hailstorm may often be far beyond what one tech can
handle and still maintain his core business. Contracting
with a firm tliat can bring a number of qualified VDK
technicians to the area quickly will make it easier to
maximize the opportunity for your shop and serve the
many customers needing repairs. Without the assistance
of a temporary vendor, the shop may miss a revenuegenerating
opportun it); as well as tlie chance to
demonstrate its good service to customers who previously
have not needed body work.
Despite the small window of time for selecting a
vendor and getting its techs in place following a hailstorm,
it is critical to ensure that important questions
have been answea-d. Getting the best value and
perftjrniance ftt)m PDR service is key to maximizing
the oppDitimity- l’oints to consider inrlmlo:
• Training and capabilities of the PDR teciinidans.
I*DR is a craft that requires extensive training to
develop a high skill level.TecliTiici.ins should have
demonstrated capability of providing repairs without
impacting the integrity ofthe paint finish or the
manufacturer warranty. Documentation of their qualifications
should be provided.