How to Repair Hail Damage on a Car?
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Methods to repair hail damage on a car include: 1. Pull-out method: Insert the hot melt glue stick from the back of the glue gun, plug the glue gun into a power socket, set the glue gun to a higher temperature, preheat for 3 to 5 minutes to ensure the hot melt glue is completely melted, pull the trigger of the glue gun, apply the melted glue to the traction pad, and pull it outward; 2. Pry-up method: Remove the interior panel of the door, unfasten the door panel clips, disconnect the wiring harness on the door panel, and insert a tool inside the door to pry. Methods for car maintenance include: 1. Avoid washing the car under direct sunlight to prevent the paint from cracking due to sudden temperature changes; 2. Regularly inspect the car's paint surface and address any cracks or scratches promptly.
Last year, my car roof got over a dozen small dents from hail. I managed to fix the shallowest ones with a DIY method: pouring boiling water on the dents, then using a toilet plunger to pull them out while the metal was softened. It worked especially well on dents in the plastic bumper—just a light suction and they popped right back. The metal surface was less responsive and required a few attempts. There are specialized dent-pulling tool kits available on Taobao, complete with hot-melt glue sticks and various-sized puller heads, which turned out to be easier to use than I expected. Of course, this trick only works for minor dents with intact paint; anything deeper than a coin size won’t budge. For larger dents, it’s better to take it to a repair shop—trying to DIY could crack the clear coat.
