How to deal with dents and scratches on a new car door?
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If the paint on the dented area of the car door is not peeling or chipped, and the dent is not very deep, it can be repaired with professional tools to restore it to its original condition as much as possible, without the need for sheet metal work or repainting. Here is some additional information: 1. If the dent is already present: If the dent is already there, it can only be repaired through sheet metal and repainting. The cost will vary depending on the size and location of the dent. Additionally, 4S shops are definitely much more expensive than roadside auto repair shops. If you know a car beauty shop, it is recommended to go there for repairs. 2. Sheet metal and repainting: Sheet metal and repainting is a car repair technique that involves repairing the deformed parts of the car's metal shell. For example, if the car body shell is dented, sheet metal work can restore it to its original shape, and then specialized paint is sprayed to make the deformed metal surface of the car look as good as new, just like the undamaged parts.
I just got my new car and the door got dented, which really broke my heart! I immediately drove to the 4S store for inspection. The technician said there are two ways to handle it: If it's a small dent, they can use paintless dent repair (PDR) technology, slowly pushing the dent out from the inside of the door without repainting the original car paint. However, if the primer is damaged or the dent is too deep, traditional bodywork is necessary. My door was dented right on the waistline, so only traditional bodywork could be done. First, they removed the door trim panel, used special tools to slowly hammer the dent flat, then applied putty and sanded it down, and finally mixed the original factory paint for respraying. The whole process took three days, but the result was good, with almost no visible traces. Now, I park extra carefully, especially paying attention to roadside bollards and narrow parking spaces in shopping malls. I recommend new car owners to install a dashcam to monitor the parking environment and avoid secondary damage.
Don't panic when encountering such situations. Just the other day, my neighbor's BMW got scratched in the exact same spot on the door. The key is to check the depth of the dent. Car doors have reinforcement beams inside, so if the dent is on the flat surface, you can have it fixed by a professional dent repair technician without needing a full door repaint, which can save you a lot of money. Last time I had my car repaired, I saw the technician use a hot glue gun to attach a pull tab, then carefully pull it outward with a lever tool while gently tapping with a rubber hammer. The whole process took about two hours. If the paint is severely damaged, repainting is necessary—just make sure to choose a reliable repair shop, as low-quality paint jobs can oxidize and turn yellow. For new cars, I recommend getting a ceramic coating or paint protection film. Always be mindful of your surroundings when opening car doors, especially in areas with lots of electric bikes.
