Best Way to Fix Hail Damage on Car Step 4: PDR Technique Steps

Now comes the art and skill. Using precise leverage and tool control, the technician works the metal slowly and carefully.

PDR technique includes:

Applying gentle, repeated pressure under the dent from multiple angles
Working from the outside of the dent toward the center (shrinking the dent gradually)
Using knockdown tools on the outer surface to smooth out any high spots
Checking panel reflection constantly with the light board

✅ Goal: Restore the panel to its original factory shape without damaging the paint.