How to Repair Dents in Automotive Plastic Parts?

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Dents in automotive plastic parts can be repaired using hot water, dent repair tools, or by manually pushing them out after relieving pressure. Here are the specific methods: 1. Using hot water: Most front and rear bumpers of household vehicles on the market today are made of specially designed plastic materials. Boiling water can restore dented car bodies. The principle is simple: plastic softens when heated, and the dented area can be pushed out once heated. Once the dent returns to its original shape, immediately cool the area that was exposed to hot water with prepared cold water to allow the rubber to contract and recover. 2. Using dent repair tools: Although bumpers are highly malleable, sometimes the force from hot water expansion alone is insufficient to push out and repair the dent. In such cases, external force is needed, and dent repair tools are perfect for this purpose. 3. Pushing out manually after relieving pressure: For small dents in car bumpers, you can also try removing one of the car's screws, reaching inside the bumper with your hand, and pushing from behind. This method can also restore the bumper to its original shape.