What to do if a car gets dented?
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Repair methods for dented car metal sheets: 1. Traditional sheet metal repair: Sheet metal repair involves restoring the deformed parts of the car's metal shell. For example, if the car's outer shell is dented, it can be restored to its original shape through sheet metal work. Then, by applying specialized paint, the deformed metal surface of the car can be restored to match the undamaged areas, making it look as good as new. 2. Paintless dent repair (PDR): Often referred to as paintless car dent repair, this method addresses various dents, dings, and depressions on the car's surface caused by external factors without the need for repainting.
A few days ago, there was a dent on the side of my car caused by scraping against a wall while reversing. I first stopped to check the depth and location of the dent. If it's a small dent without paint damage, you can try using a suction cup tool to pull it out yourself. Heating the plastic body before suction is more effective, but it's harder to fix on a metal body. It's best to go to a professional repair shop where they will use bodywork equipment to flatten the dent and then repaint it, costing a few hundred yuan to fix. Large dents may require part replacement, costing several thousand yuan. Prevention methods: Drive slowly when pulling over, observe the rearview mirror more, and don't rush to reverse in tight spaces. After repair, wash the car regularly and inspect it to prevent rainwater from seeping in and causing rust, which could affect safety.
