Not every dent needs a full body shop treatment, and not every dent can be popped out from behind. At Conn's Collision in Winchester, Indiana, our auto dent removal service starts with an honest assessment of the damage so you pay for the right fix. Our family-owned auto body shop has been straightening out Randolph County's dings, creases, and hail damage since 1997.

Two kinds of dent repair

Paintless dent repair

When the paint is intact and the metal has not been stretched or creased sharply, the dent can often be massaged back to shape from behind the panel using specialized tools. Paintless dent repair keeps your factory finish, takes less time, and costs less than conventional body work. Shopping-cart dings, door dings, and many hail dents fall into this category.

Conventional dent repair

Sharp creases, dents on body lines, damage that has cracked the paint, and dents in aluminum panels usually need traditional car body work. The panel is pulled or hammered close to shape, filled and sanded smooth, then refinished with PPG paint matched to your vehicle. If the panel is too damaged to save, replacement is the better value.

Hail damage in East Central Indiana

Spring and summer storms across Randolph County leave plenty of vehicles pocked with dozens of small dents on the hood, roof, and trunk. Hail claims are typically covered under comprehensive insurance, and we can document the count and size of the dents for your adjuster. Paintless repair handles most hail damage without repainting a single panel.

What to expect

Bring the vehicle by for a free look. No appointment is needed.
We check the dent's depth, location, and whether the paint is intact, then recommend paintless or conventional repair.
Paintless repairs are often completed the same day or next day. Conventional repairs with refinishing take longer because the paint has to cure.
You pick up a panel that looks like nothing happened.

Dent repair questions

Can a dent on a body line be fixed without paint?

Sometimes, if it is shallow. Body lines are the hardest area for paintless work, and we will tell you plainly if conventional repair is the safer choice.

Will a repaired dent show later?

No. A properly repaired dent, whether paintless or refinished, should be invisible for the life of the panel.

Do you repair dents on aluminum hoods and tailgates?

Yes. Aluminum needs different techniques than steel, and our technicians are equipped for both.