Can the dent on the car's body line be pulled out?

[KingRose]

While driving, I accidentally caused a dent on the car body, which happened to be on the car's waistline—the raised or recessed body line. For professionals, repairing a dent in this position is certainly not difficult. The dent can be fixed with paintless dent repair, provided that the car paint is not damaged; otherwise, only conventional bodywork and repainting can be done. Paintless dent repair can pull the dent out and then flatten the car body, with the repaired paint almost matching the original car paint. Repair methods: 1. Bodywork and repainting: This is a car repair technique that involves fixing the deformed part of the car's metal shell. 2. Paintless dent repair: This is a car dent repair technique that does not damage the original paint. This treatment causes minimal damage to the car paint.

[DiLuna]

There's a small dent on the body line of my car. I tried using one of those car dent repair suction cup tools to pull it out myself, and the result was decent but required careful handling. If the dent is too deep or in a tricky spot, it might not pull out smoothly and could easily damage the paint, so choosing the right tool size is crucial. You can find cheaper options online for just a few dozen bucks. Before attempting it yourself, watch some video tutorials to learn the techniques and avoid applying too much force, which could worsen the deformation. For serious collision damage, it's best not to bother with DIY—just take it to a professional shop. They have laser calibration equipment to restore it more perfectly. Being mindful of your surroundings when parking is key to preventing collisions in the first place.

[SilasLynn]

Having worked in car repair for over a decade, it's indeed possible to pull out dents on car body lines, but it depends on the severity. For shallow dents, professional paintless dent repair equipment using suction or pulling methods can be employed, and with mature techniques, the marks are barely noticeable afterwards. However, if the deformation is severe, especially along the body's crease lines, the repair becomes significantly more challenging, requiring interior panel removal and gradual correction using support rods. DIY attempts carry high risks of making things worse, and beginners are not recommended to try as improper tools may cause further paint cracking. It's advisable for car owners to seek reliable repair shops for such jobs, where prices start from a couple hundred bucks for quick and stable results—maintaining your car properly now saves major repair costs later.

[PaisleyAnn]

Last time, a small dent appeared on the door frame ridge line of my car. I tried to fix it myself using the heating and ice method, but the recovery wasn’t noticeable and I almost damaged the paint. The mechanic told me that the ridge line area is stiff and hard to align properly, making DIY attempts prone to mistakes. Now, going directly to a quick repair shop is the wisest choice—they can fix it in just a few minutes for a reasonable fee of around a hundred yuan. For prevention, regularly check for minor body damage during car washes and address them promptly to avoid accumulation into bigger issues that affect aesthetics.