Is it necessary to repair the car sill?

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Madelyn
07/29/25 8:29pm
The necessity of repairing the door sill depends on the owner's needs. First of all, it should be clear that a dented door sill does not affect the functionality of the car. In addition, even if repaired, the sill cannot be restored to its original flawless condition. The specific details are as follows: 1. Plastic material: If you want to repair it, you first need to determine the material of the sill—whether it is plastic, metal, or aluminum alloy. If it is made of plastic, it is relatively easier to handle. You can pour some hot water on the dent to try to make it bulge out. Plastic products have a certain degree of elasticity, and generally, pouring hot water will make it bulge out. If that doesn’t work, you can also use some professional suction tools to pull it out. 2. Metal material: If it is made of metal, the repair process is slightly more complicated than plastic because metal materials usually have a layer of particles coated on the outer shell. Minor dents can be pulled out using a dent puller. If it cannot be pulled out, you will need to go to a 4S shop for sheet metal repair. In severe cases, cutting and welding new corner materials may be required.
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