Pricing for dents, scratches, rust, and panel work.
Auto body repair covers everything short of major collision work — dents, scratches, scuffs, rust, and individual panel repair. Cost depends on the type of damage and how much refinishing is needed. Here's what to expect, and how to keep the price down without cutting corners. Every estimate at Airpark Auto Collision in Gaithersburg is free and written.
Airpark Auto Collision of Gaithersburg — 7615 Rickenbacker Dr, Suite C, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. Call (301) 908-0606
Paintless dent repair (PDR) for door dings or minor hail: roughly $100–$500. Scratch or scuff repair: about $150–$700 depending on depth and panel. Dent repair with filler and refinish: $300–$1,200. Single-panel rust repair: $500–$2,000+ depending on severity. Panel replacement and refinish: $800–$2,500. Your written estimate reflects your exact vehicle.
Whether the paint is cracked (PDR is cheaper when it isn't), the size and location of the damage, paint type (metallics and tri-coats cost more to blend), how far rust has spread, and parts cost if a panel must be replaced. Catching damage early — especially rust — keeps the cost far lower than waiting.
Fix small dents and chips before they rust through a Maryland winter. Choose PDR when the paint is intact. Bundle nearby repairs into one visit to share setup and blending costs. And always get a written estimate so you can prioritize what's safety-critical versus cosmetic.
Cosmetic damage that hasn't broken the paint can sometimes wait. But any time bare metal is exposed — a deep scratch, a cracked dent, or surface rust — repair it sooner. Exposed metal corrodes quickly here, and a small, affordable fix today prevents a large bill later.
Rough ranges: PDR $100–$500, scratch/scuff repair $150–$700, dent with refinish $300–$1,200, rust repair $500–$2,000+, and panel replacement $800–$2,500. The exact price depends on damage and paint work. Airpark gives a free written estimate — call (301) 908-0606.
Usually, yes. PDR has no filler or repainting, so it's faster and more affordable — often $100–$500. It works when the paint isn't cracked. If the paint is broken or the dent is sharp, traditional repair with refinishing is needed. We'll tell you which applies at the estimate.
Surface rust caught early can be a few hundred dollars. Once it eats through a panel, expect $500–$2,000+ for cut-out, welding, and refinishing. Maryland road salt makes rust spread fast, so an early free inspection at Airpark can save you a lot.
Cosmetic wear and tear generally isn't covered, but damage from a covered event (collision, hail, vandalism) usually is, minus your deductible. We can review your situation and bill your carrier directly when a claim applies.
Yes. Every estimate at Airpark Auto Collision is free, written, and itemized, with no obligation. Visit 7615 Rickenbacker Dr, Suite C, Gaithersburg, MD 20879 or call (301) 908-0606.