No two vehicle damage situations are the same. At Boxy’s Paint & Body, our ASE-certified team has repaired every type of vehicle damage imaginable since 1989. Here’s what you need to know about each damage type and how we approach repair.

Hail Damage

South Dakota sits squarely in “Hail Alley” — the region from Nebraska to South Dakota with the highest frequency of severe hail events in the country. When a major hail storm hits Sioux Falls, Harrisburg, Brandon, or the surrounding area, Boxy’s handles the resulting wave of repairs with experience and efficiency.

Hail damage assessment involves examining every body panel for impact indentations. Depending on dent size, density, and paint condition, we choose the optimal repair approach:

• PDR (Paintless Dent Repair): For hail dents with intact paint — the preferred method. No paint, no filler, original factory finish preserved.
• Traditional dent repair + paint: For larger dents, paint damage, or hail through-cracks in panels.
• Panel replacement: For severe hail damage that makes repair impractical.

Most hail damage is covered under comprehensive auto insurance. Boxy’s handles the complete claim process and provides free loaner cars during repair. See our hail damage repair page.

Deer Collision Damage

South Dakota ranks among the top states for deer-vehicle collisions annually. Most deer strikes happen at dusk and dawn during October–December, but encounters occur year-round. Deer collision damage typically affects:

• Hood, fenders, and front bumper
• Headlights and grille
• Radiator and cooling system components
• A-pillars and windshield in some impacts
• ADAS sensors in front fascias (requires calibration after repair)

Deer damage is covered under comprehensive coverage. Boxy’s handles the insurance coordination, repairs, and ADAS recalibration for all deer collision repairs.

Door Dings and Parking Lot Damage

The most common everyday damage is from parking lot incidents — door dings, shopping cart impacts, and minor bumper contact. Boxy’s paintless dent repair service handles most door dings quickly and affordably without affecting your paint warranty. For deeper damage with paint transfer or cracking, traditional repair with color-matched paint is used.

Flood Damage

Flood-damaged vehicles present unique challenges. Water intrusion can damage electrical systems, cause hidden corrosion inside body panels, contaminate carpet and upholstery, and create ongoing mold problems. Boxy’s assesses flood damage comprehensively — we don’t just address the visible water damage but evaluate all affected systems to determine if repair is practical and cost-effective for your specific vehicle.

Vandalism and Keying

Keyed paint, broken windows, and vandalism damage are covered under comprehensive insurance. Boxy’s handles the complete repair including paint color matching, glass replacement coordination, and documentation for your insurance claim. Our paint matching technology ensures the repaired area blends invisibly with your vehicle’s existing finish.

Rust and Corrosion Repair

South Dakota’s road salt use in winter accelerates rust on wheel wells, rocker panels, and lower body panels. Early rust — surface oxidation before it penetrates the metal — can be treated with rust converter, proper priming, and quality paint. Advanced rust that has compromised metal thickness requires cutting out the affected section and welding in new metal. Boxy’s handles both levels of rust repair.

Fiberglass Repair — Boats and Specialty Vehicles

Fiberglass repair requires specialized skills different from metal body work. Boxy’s has extensive experience with fiberglass hulls on boats, RV panels, and fiberglass components on custom and specialty vehicles. We repair cracks, impact damage, and gel coat issues on all fiberglass surfaces with matching color and texture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is paintless dent repair and when is it used?

PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) uses specialized metal tools to massage dents back to original shape from behind the panel without disturbing the paint finish. It’s ideal for hail damage, door dings, and minor dents where the paint is intact. PDR is faster, less expensive, and preserves your original factory paint.

Can deer collision damage be fully repaired?

Yes. Deer collision damage is one of the most common repairs we handle at Boxy’s — South Dakota has one of the highest deer-vehicle collision rates in the nation. Damage ranges from minor front-end dents to major structural damage. We restore all makes and models to pre-accident condition with our Lifetime Warranty.

Does Boxy’s repair boats and RVs?

Yes. Boxy’s Paint & Body repairs fiberglass boat hulls, RV body panels, and recreational vehicles. We’ve been repairing boats and RVs in South Dakota since 1989. Our fiberglass repair expertise handles both structural and cosmetic damage to marine and recreational vehicles.