Is Door Panel Repair Harmful to the Car?

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Unless it is an unprofessional repair shop or the repair work cuts corners and skips the workflow, there will not be significant harm. The following are the consequences of improper operations: 1. Use of heating during the panel repair process: After the vehicle undergoes panel repair, the outer zinc plating layer will be damaged. If heating is applied during the process, the metal material will undergo annealing, reducing its strength and hardness. In the event of a subsequent collision, the safety of the occupants may be compromised. 2. Unprofessional repair: After panel repair, if the repair is not done professionally, the surface may easily become uneven, leading to cracks or dents over time, affecting the car's appearance. 3. Impact on resale value: Whether it's panel repair or a full repaint, both will affect the vehicle's resale value because the car no longer has its original factory paint. A repaint, no matter how well done, cannot achieve the same effect as the original factory finish.