{"id":97237,"date":"2020-09-08T16:16:11","date_gmt":"2020-09-08T14:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.levertouch.com\/?p=97237"},"modified":"2021-10-27T13:32:33","modified_gmt":"2021-10-27T11:32:33","slug":"dents-repair-with-hot-melt-adhesives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.levertouch.com\/usa\/dents-repair-with-hot-melt-adhesives\/","title":{"rendered":"Dents repair with hot melt adhesives"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hot-melt adhesive<\/strong>, also known as hot-melt<\/strong>, is one of the most widely used PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) techniques in the automotive industry, when dealing with hail damages on all types of vehicles.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a type of thermoplastic adhesive completely solid at room temperature but, if brought to its melting point, can be applied to the surface of a vehicle to remove dents.<\/p>\n

Once this state has been reached and after waiting for a few seconds for it to cool down, the dent will be taken out of the surface with specific tools: the “Slide Hammer” or the “Mini-Lifter”.<\/p>\n

The hot-melt is a PDR repair technique fully complementary to the use of rods, even if the duration of the repair is not the same speed.<\/p>\n

Why are hot-melt adhesives used?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hot-melt adhesives for dents removal on car surfaces are used when it\u2019s impossible or inadvisable to intervene with rods.<\/p>\n

However, when a dent on a car body is very large, we suggest integrating both techniques.<\/p>\n

Most of the dents will be removed with hot-melt adhesives, while rods will be used in the final repair phase.<\/p>\n

4 steps to repair dents on a car with hot melt adhesives<\/strong><\/h3>\n

1. The hot glue is put on the suction cup and stuck to the dent. It will be necessary to wait a few minutes for it to cool down.<\/p>\n

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2. The Slide Hammer or Mini Lifter will remove the dent from the outside.<\/p>\n

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3. Adhesive residues will be removed with alcohol.<\/p>\n

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4. A special hammer will be used to flatten and refine the treated surface.<\/p>\n

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5 Advantages of hot-melt dent repair adhesives for dents repair\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Hot-melt adhesive technique makes it possible to repair dents without having to dismantle the vehicle. This represents the most important advantage.<\/p>\n

However, there are other advantages to be mentioned:<\/p>\n

– Fast repair:<\/strong> thanks to this PDR technique, vehicles can be repaired in a really short time.<\/p>\n

If compared to conventional techniques, it takes 20% to 50% less time.<\/p>\n

– Eco-sustainability:<\/strong> no products such as filler or paint are used – we respect the environment!<\/p>\n

– Reduced costs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

– <\/strong>Customer Satisfaction<\/strong>:<\/strong> the client will pick up his vehicle only after a few hours, without having suffered a depreciation of the vehicle.<\/p>\n

Our dent removal service with hot-melt adhesives<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Our team of PDR technicians is highly specialized in the use of hot-melt adhesives.<\/p>\n

In order to always offer the most appropriate service and treatment, our PDR technicians receive specific training at our Lever Touch Academy<\/a><\/strong>, a school where we train future professionals in PDR techniques.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a fully paid training, reserved for people pre-selected by our technical directors.<\/p>\n

It is worth noting that we have over 26 years of experience in the most cutting-edge automotive repair and maintenance techniques.<\/p>\n

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Other dents removal techniques, without painting<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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In total, there are 3 different PDR techniques<\/a>, which allow the technicians to adapt to any type of damage.<\/p>\n

If, on the one hand, the best-known technique consists of the use of rods, on the other hand we must not forget another important tool: electromagnetic induction. This type of repair is carried out when the surfaces of the vehicles have deep impacts.<\/p>\n

In Lever Touch, we are pioneers in the use of PDR techniques<\/a>, working with the best tools on the market and employing human resources with great experience.<\/p>\n

When hail comes into play, Lever Touch will always know how to weather\u00a0the storm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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