How to Deal with Small Dents on Car Paint?

[Donald]

First, clean the dented area thoroughly, then load the special glue into the glue gun and plug it in to preheat for about 7 minutes. Next, select an appropriate backing plate, noting that larger dents require larger backing plates, as the larger the backing plate, the greater the traction force. Then, evenly apply the melted glue from the glue gun onto the backing plate, quickly press it onto the dented area, and hold it gently until the special glue sets firmly before releasing. Align the hole in the middle of the traction bridge with the backing plate, place the nut over the screw rod of the backing plate, and tighten it. Continue turning the nut until the dent is pulled out and leveled. After the repair is complete, remove the tools, spray alcohol on any residual glue on the car body, and finally clean it off with a scraper.

[LaMarley]

A few days ago, my neighbor asked about this, and I told him that small dents on the car body don’t necessarily require immediate panel beating and repainting. Nowadays, there’s a popular method called paintless dent repair (PDR). The repair technician uses specialized tools to gently push out the dent from the inside of the door without touching the original factory paint. It’s especially suitable for areas like doors or fenders. They first use a light to examine the deformation and then carefully push it out bit by bit using a lever system, requiring a gentle touch. The final result looks as good as new, and it’s half the price of traditional repainting. I recommend finding a reputable auto repair shop for this, especially for high-end cars—extra caution is needed. Oh, and small dents on the car body are most prone to rust if water accumulates, so it’s better to deal with them early to avoid hassle.

[FaithRose]

You can actually fix small dents yourself. Last time, I used a suction cup bought online to repair a small dent on my car door. The operation is simple: first, clean the dent area thoroughly to ensure no dust affects the suction, then align the center of the suction cup with the dent point, press firmly to ensure a complete seal, and slowly pull the handle backward. The key is to apply force evenly—sudden jerks like in a tug-of-war can damage the paint. As for the repair effect, shallow dents with a diameter of less than three centimeters can basically be restored by 80-90%. However, note that this method is not suitable for aluminum car bodies, as the high metal hardness can easily cause deformation when pulled.

[AubreeLee]

Last week my car got a small dent from a supermarket trolley, so I drove straight to the paintless dent repair shop recommended by a friend. The technician first used a measuring device to locate the depth of the dent, and after confirming the paint wasn’t damaged, he got to work. His magnetic bridge tool kit was amazing—after about 20 minutes of clinking and clanking, the dent was completely gone. The whole process didn’t involve removing the door or applying filler, and it only cost 300 yuan, which was more affordable than I expected. Nowadays, many auto detailing shops offer this service, especially for new cars with paint protection film—they should prioritize non-destructive repair. After the repair, remember to apply wax to protect the paint!