How to Fix a Dented Car Door?
2 Answers
If the paint on the dented area of the car door is not peeling and the dent is not too deep, it can be repaired using professional tools. Here is some relevant information: 1. Near the A/B pillars: Although a dented car door may seem easy to fix—simply pulling or pushing it back into place—there are significant limitations. If the paint is damaged, the dent cannot be repaired. Additionally, dents located near the wheel arches, edges, or A/B pillars are harder to fix. 2. Difficulty: The cost of car dent repair depends on the difficulty and size of the dent, as well as its sharpness. The sharper the dent, the more challenging it is to repair.
Last time my car door got dented, I decided to fix it myself. First, I cleaned the door surface to ensure there was no dust. Then, I bought a suction cup tool or used a heat gun to warm up the dented area to soften it, and gently pulled it back into shape. Small dents can basically be fixed this way, though the result might not be as good as a professional repair shop—there might be some minor marks left, but it saves money. I have to remind myself not to pull too hard to avoid making the door worse. In the future, I should park in a wider spot and not get too close to other cars. If all else fails, I can always look up video tutorials online and follow along—the tools aren’t expensive anyway.
