How to Repair a Small Dent on the Car Door?
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Here are the methods to repair small dents on car doors: 1. Minor Dents: For small and minor dents, you can use a lighter with aluminum foil or a hair dryer to heat the area until it softens, then push it out from the inside with your fingers. Alternatively, pouring boiling water over the dent can achieve the same effect. 2. Deeper Dents: For larger dents, apply petroleum jelly around the edges of a plunger and place it over the dent, then pull forcefully to remove the dent. This method is only suitable for regular, non-sharp dents. For sharp or irregular dents, it is recommended to visit a professional auto dent repair shop.
There's a small dent on my car door, and I've tried a DIY repair method before. I bought a car dent repair kit for just twenty or thirty bucks, which includes hot melt glue sticks and a puller. First, heat the glue and stick it onto the dent, wait for it to solidify, then pull hard to suck out most of the dent. Remember to clean the surface before operation to avoid dust affecting adhesion. If there are still slight marks after pulling, polishing with wax can make them disappear. This method works for shallow dents but is ineffective for deep ones. I recommend DIY to save money, but if the dent is too large or has paint cracks, it's better to go to a repair shop for professional technicians to handle it—they use non-destructive tools for more precise repairs. Be careful when opening doors while parking to reduce collision risks.
