Hail damage repair in Spring Valley

Hailstones hit a vehicle moving downward and sometimes sideways with the wind. The impacts concentrate on horizontal surfaces like the hood, roof, and trunk lid, with secondary hits on the tops of fenders and the upper portions of doors. The size and density of the hailstones determines the dent depth. Pea-sized hail produces shallow dimples that are almost universally PDR-repairable. Golf ball-sized hail creates deep sharp-edged dents that can crack the paint and may require traditional bodywork on some panels.

Hail dent assessment starts with counting and mapping. We photograph the vehicle under a reflector board from multiple angles and document every dent by panel. This map becomes the basis for the insurance estimate and also guides the PDR technician through the repair sequence. Starting with the deepest dents and working outward is important because working a shallow dent near a deep one can shift the metal and complicate the deep repair.

PDR suitability for hail dents depends on paint integrity and dent geometry. Most hail dents are round and shallow with intact paint, making them good PDR candidates. Where hailstones have cracked the clear coat, the dent in that spot requires traditional repair: metal work, filler if needed, and paint. On a typical moderate hail event, 95 percent of dents can be removed by PDR and the remaining 5 percent require spot paint repairs.

Comprehensive insurance coverage applies to hail damage because it is a weather event rather than a collision. The deductible is typically $250 to $500. We handle the full claim process: we document the damage, submit the estimate to your insurer, meet with the adjuster if a physical inspection is requested, and manage any supplement if additional damage is found during the repair.