If you have witnessed a dent disappear from a vehicle as if by magic, Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) is likely the magician. And one of its trusty sidekicks in the procedure? Glue. Not the ordinary craft glue, though. PDR glues are professional tools, and at Dent Max PDR, we recognize the correct one makes a huge difference in a flawless finish.
Consider PDR glues to have various skills, particularly in how they handle the weather.
The Primary Glue Types
Temperature is the most significant consideration when selecting a PDR glue. The following is a general breakdown:
- Warm Weather Glues: Warm weather will cause some glues to become too liquid, and they will lose their grasp. Warm weather glues are formulated to remain firm and hold well even when automobile panels are rather warm. Technicians usually differentiate these by utilizing unique colors, possibly a red or orange, so that they are simple to reach for.
- Cold Weather Glues: Glues become too hard and brittle in cold weather and lose their pulling power or even crack. Cold weather glues, which may be yellow or blue in color, are formulated to remain more flexible and grab well in cold weather. This assures a consistent, reliable pull.
- All-Temperature Glues: On days when the weather is moderate, or fluctuates a great deal, all-temperature glues are the best choice. They are formulated to work well in a broader temperature range, providing a consistent and flexible choice for PDR technicians.
Why So Many Choices? It’s a Performance Issue
You may ask why we can’t simply use the same type of glue. It boils down to two significant factors:
- A Firm, Consistent Pull: The adhesive must form a strong bond between a specialized plastic tab and your car’s panel. This enables our Dent Max PDR technicians to gradually and accurately pull the dent out. If the adhesive is too soft in the heat or too brittle in the cold, the repair simply will not be as good.
- Clean and Safe Release: This is important! Once the dent is removed, PDR adhesives are designed to release cleanly from the surface of the car, typically with some isopropyl alcohol. That means no sticky mess and, more importantly, no harm to your car’s original factory paint. Preserving that paint is what PDR is all about.
The Dent Max PDR technicians always read the temperature of the panel that’s being repaired in order to choose the most suitable glue. It’s an important part of a quality repair.
More Than Just Stickiness
Choosing the right glue is one of many details that are a part of the high-quality paintless dent repair services you’ll find at Dent Max PDR. It allows us to work effectively and achieve those perfect results.
If a dent is cramping your car’s style, leave it to the professionals. Give Dent Max PDR a call. We know the science behind the shine and possess the proper equipment (and adhesives!) to make your car look good as new.