Dent Pullers
Electronic dent pullers, spot repair systems, slide hammers and stud welders for panel repair without stripping the interior or replacing the panel.
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How to choose a dent puller
A dent puller lets you repair damage from the outside of the panel, which avoids stripping trim or drilling access holes. That saves hours on jobs where the back of the panel is hard to reach.
Electronic dent pullers work by spot welding studs, washers or pull rings to the panel so a slide hammer or pulling bridge can draw the metal back out. Many units also shrink stretched metal, which is what stops a repaired panel from oil-canning afterwards.
Manual dent pullers and slide hammers remain the practical choice for straightforward dents and lighter workloads. Which one suits you comes down to panel material, damage type and how many repairs you turn out — tell us your typical job mix and we will match a system.
Electronic dent pullers
Stud, washer and ring welding with slide hammer pulling from the panel face.
Metal shrinking
Shrink stretched steel so repaired panels stay flat.
Slide hammers
Manual pulling tools for straightforward dent work.
Consumables
Studs, washers, rings and electrode spares in stock.
No panel removal
Repair from the outside without stripping trim or interior.
Support
Setup guidance and after-sales support nationwide.
Dent Pullers — frequently asked questions
- How does an electronic dent puller work?
- It spot welds a stud, washer or pull ring onto the outside of the damaged panel. A slide hammer or pulling bridge then draws the metal back to shape, and the attachment is ground off. Many units also shrink stretched metal afterwards.
- What does a dent puller cost in South Africa?
- Prices range widely between manual slide hammers and electronic spot repair systems. Contact us with your typical repair workload for a quote on the right unit.
- Can a dent puller repair aluminium panels?
- Aluminium needs equipment and consumables designed for it — steel stud welding will not work on aluminium panels. Tell us which materials you repair and we will specify accordingly.