Originally Posted by Dr. Bill

I love PDR also, had a big hail storm that got my 02 QC. PDR made it better than new, even removed some imperfect panel stampings from the factory. But you have 2 possible problems with the process. One, if the dent is deep or over stretched, the clearcoat can crack and you will not know for several months. Two, I noticed that after 2 or 3 years, some of my dents started re-appearing slightly as the metal tried to return to its dented state. I don't think that PDR is recommended on an aluminum panel which our hoods are.