How Long Does It Take to Repair a Car Dent?
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If you go to a 4S shop for repair, it usually takes 3-4 days. More information about car dent repair is as follows: 1. Introduction: Car dent repair involves restoring the dented part of the car's paint surface to its original state. Generally, car dent repair can restore sharp-angle and obtuse-angle dents to their original condition. Dents without paint chipping can be repaired to look like new, hail dents can be repaired, but edges and AB pillars are difficult to repair. 2. Traditional sheet metal repair: Sheet metal repair involves restoring the deformed part of the car's metal shell. For example, if the car's outer shell is dented, sheet metal work can restore it to its original shape. Then, by spraying special paint, the deformed metal surface of the car can be restored to match the undamaged areas, looking as good as new.
As someone who frequently repairs cars, I've seen all kinds of dent repairs, and the time really depends on the specific situation. For small dents like shallow dimples, using a paintless repair method might take less than half an hour; medium dents, such as those on car doors, require pushing and pulling with tools, taking about an hour or longer. For particularly deep or hard-to-reach dents, like those in the corners of the roof, manual repairs can drag on for two to three hours. If the dent is too large and requires repainting and filling, it's not just a matter of hours—sometimes the car needs to stay in the shop overnight or even for two to three days. Cold weather making plastic harder or sensitive locations can make repairs more troublesome, so I always advise friends to deal with dents as soon as they're found, not waiting until rust sets in to regret it. Choosing a reliable small shop and making an appointment in advance definitely saves hassle.
Last time, my car had a small dent caused by a stone, so I drove straight to the repair shop. The technician used a specialized tool to push it out from the inside, and it was smoothed out in less than twenty minutes. I was watching nearby and thought it was incredibly fast. Later, my neighbor had a palm-sized dent on the hood of their car, and the shop owner said they needed to disassemble it to check for internal damage. It ended up taking most of the day to complete. From experience, the time required correlates with the size of the issue: small problems can be fixed on the spot, while bigger issues—including steps like repainting—can take days. I think the cost is reasonable and saves time, as small shops usually charge fairly and don’t make you wait too long. It’s practical to get regular inspections during car washes to prevent issues before they arise.
