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WHAT IS CAR DENTING?

Car Denting refers to the process of correction of dents, dings, and creases on a vehicle's body as to revert to its original form and integrity. Dents can occur from minor automobile accidents, hailstorms, or even less careful parking mishaps. Once the dents occur, they most certainly reduce the aesthetic qualities of a car, which further affects its resale value. Removing such dents is essential not only for a visually attractive appearance but also to avoid further damage like rusting and chipped paint.

TYPES OF CAR DENTING REPAIR

 1. Paintless Dent Repair: This is the most common process applied on small dents that may not affect the paint of the car. PDR has specialized tooling to massage back the dented area into its original state with no damage to the paint. This is a cost-effective minor dent, typically hail or small impact.

2. Traditional Dent Repair: Traditional dent repair is the process applied for big or complicated dents that have stripped away portions of paint. This process uses body filler to fill the dented area and then smoothes it down until the surface is even. Then the painted coat is reapplied to blend the color of the car back to its original form. This type of repair is mostly applied in cases of major accidents or when it is not possible to apply PDR.

3. Panel Replacement: Should the dented area be fairly large, or the bend has caused structural damage, then it is more likely that the panel would need to be replaced altogether. This is usually the case when there is substantial damage to the structure itself weakening the panel and therefore not safe to be repaired.

COMMON CAR DENTING PROBLEMS

1. Hail Damage: It is one of the most common causes of having small, multiple dents, and most of the time, it appears on the roof, hood, and trunk. Provided the paint is still unbroken, these can be fixed with PDR.

2. Dings from Parking Lot: This has been caused by other car doors, shopping carts, or minor collision damage in parking spaces and is usually small in size. They can be easily repaired with paintless dent repair.

3. Collision Damage: The size of the dents varies based on the type of minor or major collision. With traditional methods, this may not be repairable; therefore, panel replacement would be required to repair it fully.

4. Rust and Corrosion: Moisture settles in the metal if the dent is not promptly repaired. That not only damages the aesthetic, but may also compromise the structural integrity of the vehicle's body.

POST-CAR REPAIR TIPS

1. Protect the Repaired Area: After a car dent repair, the area repaired should always be washed and waxed for better protection of the paint as well as to ward off subsequent deterioration.

2. Protection Against Extreme Temperatures: Extreme cold or heat can cause expansion and contraction which may eventually affect the repair work. For that reason, one should always park in shaded or sheltered areas.

3. Regular Inspection: Inspect the repair site for signs of rust, or paint damage for any sign that the repair would remain strong over time.

4. Application of Protective Coating: To provide further protection, one may apply a thin layer of clear protective coating in susceptible areas before and prevent dents or further damage going forward.