What kind of suction cup is used for door dents?
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For door dents, ordinary household car suction cups will suffice. Below are specific details on using car suction cups: Applicable situations: Used to repair not very severe dents, ordinary household car suction cups can be employed. Suction cup principle: Using a suction cup to repair dents leverages the difference in atmospheric pressure inside and outside to adhere to the object. This small suction cup can be used to fix minor door dents by attaching it to the dented area. If the dent is larger, prepare several suction cups and evenly attach them to the center of the dent. Tools can be used to pull outward with force, requiring skillful handling to prevent the dent from protruding.
For fixing small door dents, my favorite tool is the hot glue suction cup - that little gadget with a glue gun. First, thoroughly clean the dented area on the car door. Melt the glue stick with the hot glue gun and apply it to the suction cup base, then quickly press it onto the paint while it's still hot. Wait two minutes for the glue to solidify, then slowly pull outward using the handle, just like cupping therapy. These suction cups work perfectly for shallow, coin-sized dents - they stick firmly without damaging the paint. You can get a set for 30-50 yuan at hardware stores, making it an easy weekend DIY fix. Just be careful not to let hot glue drip onto other painted surfaces, and maintain even pulling force. For deep dents or ones with creases, this little tool won't do the trick though.
