No two dents are the same. Some are deep, some are shallow. Some are large, and some are very small. Some dents will also have scratches and scrapes, whereas others may have no other cosmetic imperfections. To help you learn a bit more about car dents and how they’re repaired, we’ve put together this guide which summarises the characteristics of different types of dents.
Paintless Dent Repairs
When the paint has not been damaged, a paintless dent repair should suffice. This service involves massaging out the dent using special tools. The tools will gently apply pressure to the dent from the inside, slowly and carefully pushing it back into the original shape.
Because the paintwork doesn’t need to be fixed, this service is usually completed quickly and doesn’t cost a lot of money. This generally works best on small to medium-sized dents.
More Significant Repairs
If the paint is damaged or the dent is more severe, another method may be required. Instead of smoothing the dent out, the dent is filled in with a body filler. This is then sanded down and refinished so that it blends in with the rest of the car body. The majority of dents can be fixed using this method, even particularly large or creased ones. Because the surface is completely refinished, any damaged to the paint will also be repaired.
When To Replace The Part
While many car dents are repairable, not all will be. If the damage is extensive and very expensive to repair, it may be cheaper to buy a new part. For important parts like your car’s doors, a replacement may be necessary to ensure it works properly again. Large dents in a car door can affect its alignment, causing it to no longer open and shut correctly. This can not only be an inconvenience, it can also be a serious safety issue.
For Car Dent Repairs, Choose JPW Paint & Body Repairs
If your car has a dent, we can help. Contact our friendly team today to discuss the damage your car has and we’ll give you a free quote for us to fix it.