Signs of a bad job
- Small bumps or “pimples” where tools pushed too far
- A wavy or rippled look when you see a reflection in the panel
- Cracked or chipped paint from pushing too hard
- Holes drilled for access that didn’t need to be there
- Filler or touch-up paint on a “paintless” repair
What done right looks like
- Straight, clean reflection lines across the panel
- Factory paint untouched
- A straight answer before work starts if a dent can’t be fixed paintlessly
- Checked with you under a light when it’s done
Quick test
Look at the panel at an angle and watch a straight line (a roofline, a light) move across it. If the line stays straight, the repair is good.
