How to Perform Dent Repair?

[VanCourtney]

Inspect the dent on the current vehicle, determine the location of the dent, and assess the difficulty of the dent repair based on the size of the dent. Based on the assessment, visit a local 4S shop to seek relevant personnel for repairs.

[LaDamian]

Last time my garage door scratched the car body, I tried the hot glue method. I got one of those car-specific hot glue guns online—melt the glue stick, apply it to a pad, and stick it to the dent. Once the glue dried, I used a puller to slowly pull it out. Plastic bumpers are the trickiest; you need to heat them with a hairdryer until they soften slightly before pulling, or they might crack. Remember, for small dents on metal panels, don’t heat them above 200°C, or you’ll burn the primer. During the pulling process, apply gentle force in multiple stages—if you rush and pull too hard at once, the dent might bulge out like toast, and you’ll have to hammer it back from the inside. This method works best for shallow, coin-sized dents. For bigger dents, just skip the hassle and go straight to a body repair specialist.