Can a Dented Car Be Repaired? Here’s the Explanation!
Can a dented car be repaired is a question that may be on your mind, especially if there is a part of the car that is dented. Whether due to a bump or an accident.
If that question is on your mind, then you should read this article to the end. Who knows it might answer the question that is in your mind.
Depends on the Level of Dents on the Car
The answer to the question in your mind greatly depends on the level of dents on the car itself. If the dent does not change the shape of the car, then it can still be repaired.
However, if it changes the shape of the car or even damages it, then the dent cannot be repaired. Instead, it must be replaced with a new part. This is in accordance with what Suharyanto, the head of the body and paint workshop at Auto2000 Yasmin Bogor, stated.
“Trying to repair severe dents will take a long time and complicated repair techniques. There will be additional costs if you insist on repairing it. It’s better to just replace it with a new one,” he said, quoted from Kompas.
Depends on Which Part is Dented
In addition to the level of dents, the part of the car that is dented is also another determining factor. According to Suharyanto, if the damaged part is the hood, then that part should not be repaired. Even if it is repaired, it will not return the hood to its original shape.
“The hood has structural components underneath. If repaired, it will be very difficult and cannot restore its normal shape,” he said.
Besides the hood, the front fender is another part that will be difficult to repair. Especially if the front fender is connected to the A-pillar and other pillars.
If dented, the front fender will not be able to return to its original state, even if you have repaired it several times. Instead, you will need to replace the fender with a new one.
There are parts that cannot be repaired, and there are also parts that can still be repaired. For those that can be repaired, the door and rear bumper are the answers. Coincidentally, these two parts are the most frequently dented. Whether due to a bump or being hit by another vehicle.
In addition to the door and rear bumper, the car hood is another part of the car that can still be repaired. Especially if it is dented due to being pressed by a hand or being hit by a fruit falling from a tree.
Use the Paintless Dent Removal (PDR) Method
For dented car parts that can be repaired, you can fix them using the PDR method. A method for repairing dented car parts without having to repaint them.
The PDR method relies heavily on special tools that will be inserted into the car's panel. Specifically, the panel of the dented part of the car. If the tool has difficulty reaching the panel, it can be assisted with a vacuum method. This method makes the tool seem to suck the panel from the dented part of the car.
The PDR method ensures that the dented part of the car can be repaired from the inside. Thus, the dented part does not need to be repainted again once it has been repaired.
This method also ensures that the dented part can be repaired in at least 30 minutes. That is if the dent is not too deep. If it is somewhat deep, the repair process can take up to 2 hours.
You don’t have to do this method alone. You can visit several workshops that specialize in the PDR method. One of them is PDR Pro Tangerang 2 located in Tangerang, Banten.
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From the discussion above, it can be concluded that whether a dented car can be repaired greatly depends on several factors. The level of dents and which part is dented are some of those factors.
If the dented part can still be repaired, then you can visit a workshop that applies the Paintless Dent Removal (PDR) method.
Author: Anggie Warsito
