Can the dents on the roof side rails be repaired?

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VonAlyssa
07/29/25 5:44pm
The dents on the roof side rails can be repaired, but the process involves removing the car's triangular window glass, and typically employs metal sheet repair techniques. Automotive metal sheet repair is a technical method in car maintenance, referring to the restoration of the vehicle body after a collision, which includes all necessary work beyond anti-corrosion and decorative paint spraying. Below are situations that require metal sheet repair: 1. Impact-induced dents: Dents caused by impacts require metal sheet repair. Techniques like hammering or pulling can be used to fix the dents on metal sheets. Different conditions call for different approaches, and the process varies based on the severity of the dent. Additionally, the material of the car body must be considered. 2. Warping or distortion: Metal sheets may warp or distort due to impacts, scratches, or improper use. Mechanical methods or flame heating and hammering can be employed for repair. 3. Breaks or perforations: For broken or perforated metal sheets, the repair method involves patching the damaged or perforated surface with adhesive materials. Currently used adhesives include epoxy resin glue, phenolic resin glue, and copper oxide adhesives, among others.
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