What to do if the car door is slightly dented?
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As long as the paint on the dented area of the car door is not peeling or chipped, it can be repaired with professional tools without the need for panel beating and repainting. You can purchase a suction bridge-type repair device online. This device uses suction cups to pull out the dented area, with larger suction cups used for bigger dents. You can also buy a leveling pen to flatten the dent by tapping. This method is suitable for car doors with smaller dents. If the car door is severely dented and cannot be repaired, it will have to be replaced. If there is an auto parts store nearby, you can go directly to purchase a new one and then take it to a repair shop. Take protective measures to prevent further dents. Put a protective cover on the car door to prevent it from hitting walls or other sharp objects when opening, which could cause dents.
I panicked when I first encountered a small dent on my car door, but the auto repair shop later taught me a few tricks. The first method is to pour hot water on the dent, wait for the metal to soften from the heat, and then use a toilet plunger to pull it out forcefully. This works best on doors with plastic panels. If the dent is on a metal surface, use a hot glue gun to attach a pull tab and yank it out—you can find tool kits online for just 30 to 50 yuan. Always remember to remove the car key and cut the power before starting, safety first. After fixing the dent and polishing the marks, remember to apply a layer of liquid coating agent, which offers longer-lasting protection than car wax. My car kept getting hit by shopping carts when parked at the supermarket, so now I’ve gotten into the habit of parking near a corner.
