Can a small dent in a car be pulled out?
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Can a small dent in a car be pulled out? The majority of a car's body shell is made of metal materials, such as steel plates, carbon fiber, aluminum, reinforced plastic, etc. Different parts of the car shell and different locations use different materials, which have strong ductility, so a small dent will not cause damage. The methods for repairing car dents are as follows: 1. Clean the dented area thoroughly, load the special glue into the glue gun, and plug in the power to preheat for about seven minutes. 2. Select an appropriate pad, noting that larger dents require larger pads—the larger the pad, the greater the pulling force. Apply the melted glue evenly on the pad with the glue gun and quickly attach it to the dented area. Press gently until the special glue is firmly set, then release. 3. Align the hole in the middle of the pulling bridge with the firmly attached pad, place the nut onto the screw rod of the pad, and tighten it. Continue turning the nut until the dent is pulled out and leveled. 4. After the repair is completed, remove the tools, spray alcohol on any residual glue on the car body, and then clean it thoroughly with a scraper.
Last time my car door got a small dent, I fixed it with a toilet plunger! First pour some hot water to soften the metal, apply a circle of dish soap around the rubber cup for better seal, then press firmly and pull hard at the center of the dent. Remember to repeat 5-6 times - if you hear a 'pop' sound, it means the position is wrong and angle adjustment is crucial. But this method only works for flat dents without paint damage - I failed on the dent near my headlight because the curved surface couldn't get enough suction. I've also tried those hot glue dent repair kits from Douyin, but the adhesive was too strong and almost peeled off the paint. At the end of the day, DIY is just for saving money and convenience - if it fails, you can always spend 200 bucks for professional repair.
