PDR (paintless dent repair) rod sets are long, thin tools with shaped tips that work the panel from behind — pushing and massaging the dent out from the inside without disturbing the paint. Used for shallow-to-moderate dents on panels with original paint that's worth keeping. Slide hammers attach to the panel face (via self-tapping screws or welded studs) and pull the dent outward through repeated impacts — used for deeper dents on panels that will be filled and repainted. PDR tools require access behind the panel; slide hammers work where rear access is difficult or where the panel will be refinished anyway.
Match the dolly contour to the panel's contour — a flat dolly behind a flat panel, a curved dolly behind a curved panel. The hammer shape varies with the operation: a smooth-faced hammer for general beating without leaving dimples; a curved hammer for working into curved sections; a shrinking hammer (with a textured face) for shrinking stretched metal back into shape. Trade-grade panel-beating kits include 4-8 dollies covering the common panel contours, with 3-5 hammers covering the operations. The product page lists kit contents.
Most panel-beating tools (dollies, hammers, files) work on both aluminium and steel — the tool itself is the same. The critical distinction is in the consumables and supporting tools: aluminium-panel work requires aluminium-specific filler (aluminium-rated body filler, not polyester filler), aluminium-specific primer, and a dedicated set of grinding and sanding consumables to prevent steel contamination of the aluminium panel (which causes galvanic corrosion). Most consumable product pages list metal compatibility (aluminium, steel, both).
Yes. Replacement glue-puller tabs across the standard tab sizes, replacement thermal-glue sticks for the heat-gun dispensers, replacement rod tips for PDR rod sets, and the supporting consumables for paintless dent repair are available. Match by the kit reference. WhatsApp 07754288583 with kit details for older or unusual configurations.
Returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase, in original packaging, on orders delivered within the United Kingdom. For damaged-on-arrival items, report within 24 hours with photographs to [email protected] — we will typically arrange collection and replacement at no cost to you. For parts that don't fit your machine, the Fit Guarantee covers a hassle-free return at no cost. For buyer's remorse — you've changed your mind or ordered the wrong item, email us first to obtain a Return Merchandise Number; a restocking fee may apply. Refunds are issued to the original payment method once the return is inspected.
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