How to Repair a Dent in a Car?
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If some metal panels on the car body are dented, they can only be repaired through metalworking. Metalworking repairs should be handled by professionals, as car owners themselves cannot perform such repairs. Here are the relevant details: 1. Metalworking Repair: Metalworking repair requires specific tools to pull out the dented areas. After the repair, because the metal surface is no longer smooth, it cannot be directly repainted. 2. Precautions: Unprofessional metalworking repair shops may produce poor results, use low-quality materials, and may even cause color discrepancies. During the use of a car, minor scratches are normal. If the damage is only slight paint scratches, there is no need for repair.
A couple of days ago, my car also got a dent when it scraped against a pillar in the parking lot, leaving a small dent on the door. I tried using a suction cup from home to pull it out a few times, but it didn’t work and even caused some paint scratches. Later, when I asked at a repair shop, I learned that it depends on the size and location of the dent: if it’s shallow and the paint isn’t damaged, some people can use hot glue methods or professional tools to pull it out, but if it’s too deep or has cracks, you’ll need to do bodywork and repainting. I suggest you assess it first—if it’s a minor issue, you can try buying a DIY repair kit online for just a few dozen bucks. For bigger dents, it’s better to leave it to a professional to save hassle, with prices ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand. Don’t compromise safety. In the future, be more careful when parking, or install a rearview camera to prevent collisions—it can save you a lot of trouble.
As a hands-on person, I'm used to fixing car problems myself. Last time my car got a few small dents from hail, I bought a dent repair kit online, which included a heat gun and suction puller. First, I used the heat gun for about a minute to soften the paint, then attached the suction cup and slowly pulled outward. After a few tries, the results were pretty good, but you have to be careful not to create additional deformation. The whole thing cost just around a hundred bucks, much cheaper than a repair shop, but it only works for small dents without paint damage. Remember to wear gloves to protect the paint when working. If it seems too complicated or the dent is too deep, don't force it—better to ask a repair shop to avoid making the damage worse and doubling the repair difficulty.
