The car was hit by hail, leaving many small dents. How to fix it?

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Archie
07/24/25 6:30pm
Here is a detailed introduction to the methods for repairing small dents: 1. Repairing dents in single-layer body metal panels: You can use a wooden or plastic hammer to gently tap from the back of the dent, while placing a suitable wooden block on the outside of the metal panel to prevent the hammer's impact from bending the surrounding area of the dent. 2. Repairing dents in layered metal panels: The drilling method is suitable for small dents, as it causes minimal damage to the sheet metal and paint. Drill a row of small holes in the dented or wrinkled area using a hand drill, with the hole diameter and spacing determined by the condition of the deformed outer panel. The pull ring method is suitable for larger damaged areas, reducing the damage caused by excessive perforations to the sheet metal. Insert into the small holes and pull them outward one by one until the original shape is fully restored. During pulling, each hand can hold two pull rods, applying force evenly and slowly, avoiding excessive force. After leveling, use carbon dioxide gas shielded welding to weld the holes shut.
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