A dent across a body line can interrupt the shape of your vehicle and catch your eye every time you walk past it. The good news? Body line damage can often be repaired with paintless dent repair when the paint and metal are suitable.
What is a body line?
Body lines are the shaped ridges and contours built into your vehicle’s panels. They give a door, fender or quarter panel its character. When a dent crosses one of these lines, restoring the original contour takes careful attention.
Watch a body line repair
In this video, follow the work on a damaged door body line under the repair light. The reflected lines help us read the panel’s shape and make precise adjustments to the dent and the contour around it.
Can a dent on a body line be repaired?
Yes—many body line dents are candidates for paintless dent repair. We assess the condition of the paint, how much the metal has stretched, the shape of the damage and access behind the panel. A dent on a body line deserves a proper inspection before you assume it needs repainting.
Specialized tools and controlled adjustments help us restore the body line and the surrounding panel while preserving the original finish when suitable. Our team brings 50 years of combined experience to assessing and repairing dents, including damage across these distinctive contours.
Have a dent in Hoover or Birmingham?
You do not have to decide the repair method yourself. Bring your vehicle to our Hoover shop and we will inspect the damage, explain your options and give you an accurate estimate.
Have a dent? Visit Pro Dent for an estimate. No appointment necessary.