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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.

Delivery time depends on the product, your destination, and availability — the estimated time for any item appears on the product page, and 'Check where we deliver' confirms coverage for your postcode before you order. Next-day delivery is available on most products; the option appears at checkout when applicable. We deliver across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Use the country selector at checkout to confirm coverage and delivery options for your destination.

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Within Automotive Bodywork & Windscreen Tools, Vehicle Bodywork covers the specific tooling used in vehicle bodywork repair, panel-beating, dent-pulling, and panel-finishing operations — the tools that work directly on the body panel itself, distinct from windscreen tools and interior-trim tools. Parts For Machines supplies trade-grade vehicle bodywork tools for bodyshops, fleet workshops, and vehicle-repair operations.

Within Vehicle Bodywork you will find: dent-pulling kits (slide hammers, glue-puller tabs, PDR rod sets); panel-beating tools (dollies, hammers, body files); body-filing equipment; panel-alignment tools; spreader tools (for replacing panels and hoods); and the specific repair tools used for particular bodywork operations. The category covers two main approaches to dent and panel repair: PDR (paintless dent repair) tools, which work the panel from behind to push and massage dents out without disturbing paint, suited to shallow dents on panels with original paint that's worth preserving; and traditional panel-beating tools (dollies, hammers, files), which work on dents that will be filled, primed, and repainted — rougher metalwork but faster on deeper damage. Product pages list the bodywork operation the tool is intended for (dent removal, panel alignment, file-and-finish), kit contents (for multi-piece tool sets), and the vehicle types and panel materials the tool is rated for.

Aluminium-panel work (Land Rover, Jaguar, Audi, Ford F-150, etc.) requires aluminium-specific consumables and dedicated tooling to avoid steel contamination — Product pages list material compatibility. Buyers reaching this sub-category typically know the specific operation they're servicing — match the tool to the operation and the panel material. For PDR work, kit selection depends on the typical dent depth, panel access, and vehicle range.

For traditional panel beating, dolly-and-hammer pairing depends on the panel curvature and material. Trade pricing on multi-tool and bodyshop fit-out orders is available; contact the team via WhatsApp 07754288583.

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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.

Delivery time depends on the product, your destination, and availability — the estimated time for any item appears on the product page, and 'Check where we deliver' confirms coverage for your postcode before you order. Next-day delivery is available on most products; the option appears at checkout when applicable. We deliver across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Use the country selector at checkout to confirm coverage and delivery options for your destination.

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