Is a slightly deformed small car wheel hub a big problem?
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A slightly deformed small car wheel hub can have significant impacts and is highly likely to cause direct fracture of the hub if it hits an obstacle while driving. About wheel hub material: Aluminum alloy, as a metal material, can be bent back into shape like a straightened wire, but after two or three attempts, it will break—let alone a large wheel hub. If the hub is forcibly restored to its original shape, it may look new externally, but its internal structure becomes very fragile. If the repaired area is impacted again during driving, the hub could fracture directly, leading to a serious traffic accident. Repair method: First, cushion the dented area with sponge or cloth, then use a hammer to forcefully flatten the dent. The flattened area will be uneven, so use body filler (commonly known as putty) to smooth it out. Afterward, roughen the inside of the hub with sandpaper to prepare for the next step—painting.