Does Door Panel Repair Require Door Removal?

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DaisyDella
07/30/25 10:29am
If there is body denting with paint damage, panel repair and repainting are recommended without door removal. However, if there is no paint damage and you are particularly concerned about preserving the original paint, you may consider paintless dent repair (PDR) technology, which allows for body dent repair without damaging the original paint. Below is additional information: Definition of Auto Body Panel Repair: Auto body panel repair is a method of vehicle maintenance, also known as cold working. It is required when the vehicle's exterior is damaged or deformed. Automotive Collision Repair: Automotive collision repair has evolved from primitive "hammering, pulling, welding, and patching" to a secondary manufacturing and assembly process for the vehicle body. Repairing collision-damaged vehicles is no longer just about hammering and shaping the panels, nor can repair quality be judged solely by visually inspecting the vehicle's appearance and gaps. Repair technicians must not only understand the vehicle's technical parameters and dimensions but also master the characteristics of body materials, stress distribution, deformation trends, stress points, and manufacturing processes such as welding techniques.
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