How to Repair a Dent in an Aluminum Car Panel?

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SanRiver
07/29/25 11:55pm
It is generally best to go to a 4S shop for repairs because their technicians are more skilled, while mechanics at external repair shops may not be able to fully restore the panel. For small dents on aluminum panels, you can use a fluorescent lamp to locate the dent and then slowly push it out from the inside of the panel using a pry bar until the entire dent is leveled. For areas that are difficult to repair using hammering or pry bar methods, an aluminum panel repair machine can be used for restoration.
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