What to Do When Your Car Gets Scratched and Dented?

[McStella]

Here are the methods to deal with a scratched and dented car: 1. If the damage is not severe, you can directly cover it with a car sticker, which is both aesthetically pleasing and cost-effective. Alternatively, you can purchase a suction-type repair kit online and follow the instructions to restore the dent. If you are not in a hurry to use the car, you can also take it to a repair shop for professional treatment. The dent can be fixed through metal sheet repair, which usually takes 3-5 days. 2. If the dent is more severe and cannot be repaired, it will need to be replaced, which requires a visit to a 4S shop for repairs. To avoid further dents, you can install protective covers on the car doors, which can prevent secondary dents caused by opening the door or hitting walls and other sharp objects.

[BrodyLee]

Seeing dents scratched into your beloved car is truly heartbreaking. I had a similar experience last time I parked on the roadside - when I gently pressed the area with my hand, I found the paint surface wasn't cracked yet. I immediately bought a dent repair puller kit and managed to pop out that small dent in just over ten minutes. However, be careful not to pull too hard on thin metal body panels as they might deform worse. If the scratch is deep enough to expose the primer, you'll need to fill it with putty before repainting - you can solve this by buying a touch-up paint kit with matching color code online. The worst case was my neighbor's car - their door panel got scratched right through the steel sheet, ultimately requiring complete panel beating and repainting which cost nearly two thousand yuan. The key is always parking in monitored areas to avoid secondary damage.

[VanRose]

Last week, my old car got a bowl-sized dent from a novice neighbor. First, I checked the extent of the paint damage and found that the primer was exposed. I tried using a hot melt adhesive repair rod to pull it out, but the results weren’t ideal. Later, I consulted an experienced repair shop technician, who suggested a three-step approach: shallow dents should be fixed with a professional suction cup tool, moderate dents require removing the interior panel and using a push rod to reset, and severe deformations must undergo metalworking. He particularly emphasized that door dents should be addressed promptly to prevent rust during rainy days. In the end, I opted for professional paintless dent repair. Although it cost several hundred yuan, preserving the original factory paint was well worth it.

[ZoeyLynn]

Don't rush to file an insurance claim for door dents. When my car got dented by a shopping cart at the supermarket, I first took panoramic photos and noted the other vehicle's license plate. After measuring, I found the dent was only 5cm deep with a repair cost around 600 yuan - cheaper than the potential insurance premium increase, so I opted for out-of-pocket payment. For major collision damage, remember to call 122 to report at the scene and obtain a liability determination certificate before contacting your insurer. Keep some magnetic paint protection film handy; those rubber temporary anti-scratch pads are practical for minor scrapes to prevent primer exposure.

[TylerLynn]

Car dent repair actually depends on the location. Door dents can be pulled back with a specialized suction cup, while dents on the hood or roof are more troublesome and require removing the inner lining to operate. Once, I reversed into a fire hydrant, leaving an egg-sized dent on the tailgate. I directly bought a set of hot melt glue repair tools online. During the operation, you need to heat the glue stick with a heat gun, press it onto the center of the dent while hot, and pull hard after it cools. Be careful to operate in small increments multiple times; using too much force can peel off the paint. If the metal is severely deformed, it's recommended to seek a professional panel beater, especially for aluminum alloy bodies, which should not be pulled hard.