Dent Mechanic Group

MAY 25, 2023

The process involves the following technical steps: Accessing the dent: The PDR technician begins by gaining access to the backside of the damaged panel. PDR is a highly effective technique for repairing minor dents and dings without the need for repainting or body filler.

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Eastwood

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

We recently shot a video in which one of our product mangers repainted the rear bumper of his car to test a new single-stage finish. One of the comments from that story asked why we hadn’t used a flex agent on that flexible plastic part. And the short answer was, “It wasn’t really necessary.”

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Eastwood

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If you’re doing the job right, you’ve at least taken off the basic trim before repainting your car. And if you’ve come this far, you owe it to yourself to treat those bits to the same level of attention as the body. After all, why bother with new paint if the old trim is going to let it down? The whole car looks like new again.

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Eastwood

DECEMBER 26, 2023

If you need to repaint the wheels entirely, consider doing all four (or five) at once the same time. Once you’ve dealt with the inner tank, go ahead and restore the outside by repainting it. As the first day of winter descends on us here in the Northeast, we’re reminded that there are different ways to get through winter.

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Eastwood

MAY 25, 2024

I’ve struggled with this very question myself as I hunt for a more original color to repaint my daily driver. So, you’ve decided you want to change up the look of your ride with a new color. You have something unique in mind, so original that you’ve never seen anything like it on your type of car. For that price, why not, right?

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Eastwood

JULY 31, 2024

Here we’ll explain tri-coat finishes in depth (no pun intended), including how to identify if your vehicle has one, and guide you on how to blend, refinish, or repaint these stunning finishes. Have you ever stared into the shimmering, multidimensional finish on a modern, high-end car? If so, then chances are it was a tri-coat paint system.

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Eastwood

AUGUST 24, 2024

Selecting the right body filler for your automotive project can be more difficult than it seems. There are countless filler options , each tailored to unique types of damage repair and finish requirements. Figuring out which filler will best meet your needs can feel like a guessing game. With enough time and patience, this is a good all-arounder.

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Eastwood

AUGUST 5, 2024

Apply epoxy primer to the converted area to seal it, then repaint with the finish of your choice. While rust on exterior panels may detract from a vehicle’s cosmetic appeal, hidden rust can significantly compromise its structural integrity. If not discovered and addressed promptly, unseen rust can lead to safety risks and costly repairs.

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