Can Dents in Aluminum Alloy Car Doors Be Repaired?

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Dents in aluminum alloy car doors can be repaired. Door Composition: First, although car doors are just thin steel panels, they still have a framework. Generally, a car door is composed of a door frame and a lower door panel welded together. The lower door panel is formed by welding two stamped pieces (inner and outer), with reinforcement beams welded inside. As long as the framework is not deformed, the door can be repaired without affecting safety or sealing. Dents in car doors can generally be divided into two types: 1. Simple dents; 2. Wrinkled distortions resembling orange peel. Dents from collisions vary in size but usually do not affect the door's structural framework. Small dents are typically repaired by sanding off the paint in the dented area, using a dent puller to flatten it, and then repainting. Larger dents may require cutting off the door skin and welding on a new metal panel. For wrinkled distortions resembling orange peel, it's advisable to consult a professional to determine whether the distortion has affected the door's structure and framework. Since metal has ductility, minor distortions generally do not compromise the structural integrity.