How to Fix Small Dents on Car Doors?

[DelAlaina]

Pour hot water continuously on the car body to soften the material, then push outward. Attach a soft suction cup to the dent and pull outward. Car doors provide access for drivers and passengers, isolate external disturbances, reduce side impacts, and protect occupants.

[LincolnLee]

As someone who frequently repairs cars, I've dealt with minor door dents multiple times: First, check for any paint damage. If there's none, clean the dented area, then use a car-specific suction cup with water to adhere and steadily pull outward—pull slowly and make multiple attempts to gradually restore the shape. If the results aren't ideal, the hot glue gun method works well: apply a few drops of glue, let it cool, then pull evenly to allow the metal to rebound. The tools can be bought online for around 20-30 yuan. However, if the dent is too deep or in a tricky spot, don't force it to avoid worsening the damage. After repair, there might be slight marks; just polish them with a polishing compound. DIY saves money and is quick—the whole process takes just over ten minutes.

[DiTanner]

A simple way to fix a dented car door by chatting with neighbors: Boil a large pot of hot water and pour it over the cold dented door—thermal expansion and contraction often makes it pop back. Alternatively, use a hairdryer to heat the area and then quickly splash cold water, following a similar principle. Household tape can also help; stick it on and pull, but it may leave adhesive marks that need cleaning. This method works best for shallow dents with undamaged paint; deep dents may not respond well. Success is more likely on sunny days with significant temperature differences. If it doesn’t work, visit a repair shop where professionals can fix it in minutes with specialized tools for a cost of around 200-300 RMB. Leaving it unrepaired long-term may lead to rust or water leakage.

[Dustin]

For door dent repair, I prefer using suction cup tools: after adhesion, evenly pull out the dented area. Choose the correct size suction cup and ensure the contact surface is clean to enhance adhesion. The air pump method is also feasible - inject air to push the metal back. These methods work well for shallow damage; severe metal deformation requires professional bodywork repair. DIY operation is quick and safe, with tool kits costing less than 50 yuan, saving the hassle of shop repairs. After completion, simply check if the car paint remains intact.