Removing Door Dings On Your Vehicle2440855
Dents in your car are a drag. They are even much more of one when they are the result of some thing stupid or a freak occurrence, like the solitary wind gust that ripped my car door out of my hands as I opened it, banging against the car beside me and leaving me with a fairly good divot in my door. I was not amused.
Over time, your vehicle will develop its share of dings and dents. Most people don't thoughts and just chalk it up to normal wear and tear on their automobile. For other people, who are meticulous about keeping up appearances with their daily transportation, there is the want to eliminate the dings, keeping their car as close to showroom condition as possible.
Some businesses offer ding repair services, and while it does guarantee a great job, it can also cost a small cash. I took my 2002 Camaro to one of these "ding physicians" and had a number of dings removed for about $120. Some might contact that pricey, but those dings had been the only factor keeping a six year old Camaro from looking brand new, and I wanted them treated right.
There are other less expensive methods to go about it, provided you are really great with tools. If you want to remove your own dings, keep the following in thoughts.
Appear closely at the ding and see if it is a ding or if it is big enough to qualify as a dent. In either case, as long as the metal is not creased or crumpled, you should be able to fix it without any sign that it was ever there.
Dry ice is a common remedy for ding removal. Heat up the damaged region using a hair dryer and then touch the dry ice to the ding or dent for a couple of seconds prior to removing. Repeat this process several occasions or until the ding has disappeared. Keep in mind to always wear gloves prior to handling dry ice.
You might also want to attempt the suction cup technique to pop dings and dents back into line. Be sure to clean the area initial as particles can interfere with the process and trigger scratches to the finish.
Tapping is a well-liked method for ding removal, utilizing a rubber mallet against a block of wood placed against the ding. Take your time and tap the ding back into place.
Paintless dent repair is another option, and similar to what I used on my Camaro. A tool is inserted behind the panel where the ding is and the ding is then pushed back out. It might take some manipulation to return the sheet metal to its original configuration. This method is best performed by someone who knows what they are doing.
