What is the repair tutorial for hail dents?
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The repair tutorial for hail dents is: 1. Clean the dented area of the car with alcohol and a cleaning cloth, and mark the center of the dent; 2. Load special hot melt glue into the glue gun and preheat it for 7 minutes after plugging in the power; 3. Select an appropriate shim and evenly inject hot melt glue from the center to both sides of the shim using the glue gun; 4. Quickly attach the shim coated with hot melt glue to the marked dent position until the glue solidifies; 5. Align the hole in the center of the bridge-type repair tool with the firmly adhered suction cup screw, then tighten the nut after fitting it in—the suction cup will gradually pull up the dent; 6. Use alcohol and a plastic scraper to remove any residual hot melt glue from the car paint.
For repairing hail dents, I often use the Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) method, which is simple, efficient, and doesn't damage the car paint. The first step is to clean the surface dirt to ensure the work area is clean. The second step is to assess the size of the dent; for small dents, use a professional push rod tool to gently push from the backside, with slow and steady movements to avoid stretching the paint. The third step involves using a heat gun to slightly warm and soften the metal if it's too hard, but keep the temperature moderate to prevent scorching the paint. The fourth step is to check the results and repeat the pushing process if the surface isn't smooth. I've found that beginners are better off not attempting this themselves, as unfamiliarity with the tools can make things worse. Related advice: After a hailstorm, inspect the entire car for small dents. Preventive measures like carports or covers can reduce damage. The cost isn't high, and I recommend professional shops for the job, usually costing a few hundred dollars. I tried it myself once without success and learned my lesson.
I've tried DIY hail dent repair a few times—it saves money and is fun but requires patience. Get some simple tools like a dent puller kit, first clean the dust off the car body around the dent. Then attach the suction cup to the dent and slowly pull it out. It works poorly in cold weather, so I use a heat gun to soften the metal for a few seconds before pulling, being careful not to burn the paint. If it doesn't come out, don't force it—try a different angle or stop. DIY can leave small ripples or damage the paint, so test on a small area first. Tips for hail prevention: park indoors or use a car cover. It's low cost but high risk—if you really can't manage, it's quicker to call a technician, spending a little to avoid bigger trouble.
