Each year there are billions of dollars in automotive hail damage. If you include harm to buildings and crops, the amount is almost immeasurable worldwide.
Hail damage to vehicles means costly repairs and haggling with insurance companies regarding coverage. In many cases, it also means the devaluation of your vehicle, even after repairs are made.
The monetary devaluation of your vehicle depends on myriad factors, including the type of repair methods you use. In fact, you may be surprised to learn that, in certain circumstances, the devaluation amount from hail damage could be zero.
If you want to find out how to restore your car to like-new condition and how to avoid diminished value, keep reading. This article covers the different types of hail damage techniques and the advantages associated with them.
Hail damage can devalue your vehicle by thousands of dollars. This, of course, depends on the original vehicle value, but it is not uncommon to see $5,000 to $7,000 or more in vehicle damage from even a moderate hail storm.
The extent of the damage also has to do with the size of the dents. Smaller hail stones can still do serious damage, but a few here or there will not cause the same monetary damage as major dents in cars caused by larger stones.
Hail damage relates to repair costs and the overall value of your car, but it also can affect its resale value. That is because most people do not want to buy a dinged-up car. This means that the amount you can actually sell your car for may be much less than the Bluebook value.
Yes, even if your car is not of great value and you feel that the aesthetic worth of restoration is insignificant, repair is still worth it. First, if dents are not repaired, they could lead to rust, especially if the paint has been compromised. This makes the metal beneath more susceptible to rust and corrosion.
Also, dent repairs are an opportunity to see if any major damage was done to your car. This can include to the motor or how the car drives. Failing to do so could jeopardize your safety and that of passengers.
There are two main types of automotive hail damage repair techniques. The traditional method, which has been used for decades, involves using body filler to plug the dent. Fillers are typically made of plastic resin, and need time to set or harden.
Once this happens, technicians then sand the surface. Then, they wipe it clean of any dust and prime and paint it. They have to do this for every dent.
Paintless dent repair is a newer technique, but one that has become very popular and available at most prominent repair shops. It involves using various tools--including magnets, bars, and body picks--to gradually reshape the dented metal to its original form. It does not require filler or repainting.
There are advantages to each type of dent restoration. With paintless dent repair, there are several to consider. The first is time.
Paintless dent repair is much more efficient to complete than traditional repair. Each dent can take as little as a few minutes to return to its original condition.
There is no waiting for filler or paint to dry. This means, with pointless dent repair, you can expect to get your car back in one to two days tops.
This also helps make paintless dent repair much cheaper. Since it is quicker, labor costs are much lower, and there are fewer non-reusable supplies--only the tools needed to complete the job.
Paintless dent repair is much stronger and longer lasting than traditional methods. That is because you have restored the surface to its original state, versus smoothing it over with artificial fillers.
Finally, paintless dent repair is much more sustainable and environmentally friendly. That is because it does not mandate the use of paints or harsh chemicals to complete the job, as with traditional dent repair.
Traditional dent repair methods also have a few advantages, although they relate to specific situations. Namely, it can be used to fill almost any dent. So, if paintless dent repair cannot be used because a dent is too sharp, deep, or creased, then traditional dent repair methods come to the rescue.
Also, in most cases where the paint is damaged, traditional dent repair may be preferable. That is because the technician already has to sand, prime, and paint the service anyway. It does not mean that paintless dent repair is impossible, but only that the advantages of it are diminished.
There also is an advantage to paintless dent repair when it comes to vehicle devaluation. Since it returns the dented surface to its unblemished state, it makes your vehicle closer to its original condition. This essentially negates devaluation from the hail storm damage (or other causes).
Filler, on the other hand, does not last as long. It can become brittle over time and fade or crack much easier than the original metal surface of your car. For this reason, paintless dent repair is an excellent way to help retain the value of a vehicle after a hail storm.
Now that you understand how hail damage can impact the value of your vehicle, you can take the appropriate steps to have it restored. Qualified agents can further advise you on the best approach for addressing automotive hail damage and how to minimize devaluation.
Express Auto Hail Repair utilizes innovative methods and equipment to provide fast, cost-effective hail storm damage repair. In addition, we provide claims handling, so you can avoid the hassle of trying to get coverage for the repair. Contact us today with any questions or go online for a free custom estimate.
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