Dents Vanish uses a technique of repairing dents without the need to use body filler or refinish the panel, often referred to as paintless dent repair or paintless dent removal. The term is generally referred to as being the same across companies and technicians, however, the understanding and ability of each individual technician/company can vary widely. The owner, Tim Van Nostran, was very fortunate to apprentice under world class instructor Marty Runik in the early 2000s, learning Marty's very own methodology. Paintless dent repair is not a new method, yet the ability to complete larger and more complex damage continues to grow with new techniques and equipment.