Are Some Dents Too Bad For Paintless Dent Repair?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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If your vehicle has sustained a nasty dent, whether it’s a parking lot scar or a dent from an accident, there’s a good chance it can be repaired with PDR.

Most minor dents can be repaired by the dent repair experts at Dented so long as the paint is still intact, and the dent isn’t too complex in nature.

How big can dents be repaired?


Most (about 95%) minor dents can be repaired

. About 5% of minor dents can’t be fixed due to depth or location. Areas such as some quarter panel opening lips, some forward areas of heavily braced hoods, or the very edges of some panels are examples of bad locations.

Can all car dents be fixed?

Can All Dents Be Suctioned Out of a Car?

Not all dents can or should be suctioned out

. If the dent is large, the suction method may not work. Additionally, if there are any cracks in the panel, the entire panel should be replaced, rather than having the dent removed.

Can paintless dent repair fix a crease?

Luckily, newer methods of dent repair, such as paintless dent removal (PDR),

can effectively remove crease dents without causing further damage or affecting the value of your vehicle

. However, not every shop is equipped with the tools or knowledge necessary to properly utilize PDR methods.

Can a dent be pulled out?

Not only can you unclog a drain with a plunger, but

you can also get out small- to medium-sized dents out of your car too

. Just splash some water on both the plunger and the dent and start pushing and pulling until it pops out. Make sure to use a cup plunger (for sinks), not a flange one (for toilets).

How do you PDR small dents?

Can you suction out a car dent?


Take your plunger and plunge it into the dent, pulling out quickly

. You may need to do this several times in order for it to work. You can also do this on a shallow dent without any water, or with cold or room-temperature water. The water helps the plunger get a good seal, allowing you to pull out the dent quickly.

Can small dents be removed?

First, heat the dent with the hairdryer approximately six inches away for about 30 seconds. Then cover the dent with a piece of aluminum foil and rub dry ice over it. The rapid change from hot to cold should make the dent pop out within a minute or so. Another temperature trick involves boiling water.

How do you suck out a dent?

Do dents affect car value?


An average accident can decrease a car’s value instantly (and permanently) by 10 – 25% annually

, whereas an accident that only creates light damage (such as light scratches or small dents that don’t impact the paint) will only decrease its value by 5-15%.

Do suction cup dent pullers work?

What is door ding?

A Door Ding is

a dent that occurs when a door strikes the side panel of another vehicle, while both are parked side by side

. The dent often has impact scratches on it, as the door is moving when it comes into contact with the painted metal surface of the other vehicle’s panel.

How do you remove dents from corners?

What is crease dent?

A crease dent is

one that is shaped like an elongate oval with a deep recession in the middle of the oval

. These dents often occur due to accidents and they are removed using specially designed tools that actually reshape the metal. This is often called a “paintless” repair technique.

How do you get a dent out of your bodyline?

How do you know if a dent can be popped out?


The dents which form a big depression on a body panel and not sharp indents can be pulled out

. If there are cracks on the dented panel, the dent can most likely not be pulled out. Very large dents can not be suctioned out. If the body panel is made of aluminum, the dent cannot be pulled out in the majority of cases.

Can boiling water damage car paint?

While it does work on metal, parts like side mirrors, lights, and wheels will not work. Pouring hot water over metal also has its problems. It could warp the metal out of shape, make it less sturdy;

it could even ruin your paint job if your paint isn’t up to par

.

How do you get a door ding out?

Can hot water pop out a dent?

To remove a dent from your bumper, you need to make it more malleable.

This can be accomplished by dousing the dent with hot water

. Heat water to boiling in a pot or big tea kettle and pour it over the dent. Wearing gloves to protect your hands, quickly reach behind the bumper and push out the dent.

Can very small dents be removed from cars?

Yet

you can easily fix a dent if it’s small or shallow by using a range of different dent removal methods depending on its size and location

. The quickest and often easiest dent removal method is to use a sink or cup plunger, which will work on small to medium sized dents (depending on the plunger size).

How do you push a dent out of a car?

Heat the dented area of your vehicle with a hair dryer at the highest setting possible. Get it as hot as possible and then use a can of compressed air to blow on the dent. The cold air will contract the plastic and allow the dent to pop out on its own.

What is minor dent scratches?

A vehicle marked minor dents/scratches has

minor dents (usually not bigger than 30mm/1.2in) and small scratches to multiple panels

.

How do you get a dent out of a plastic bumper with hot water?

Fill a pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil. Carefully pour the water over the surface of the dent to heat up the metal. Allow the metal to flex and return to its original shape. If the bumper is plastic,

push the dent out from behind after you pour the hot water over it

.

How much does it cost to fix a dent in a car fender?

Door Dents and Fender Dings –

$50 to $150

Expect to pay between $50 and $150 for typical dents and dings. You can save money on some dent repairs if you do it yourself.

Maria LaPaige
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Maria LaPaige
Maria is a parenting expert and mother of three. She has written several books on parenting and child development, and has been featured in various parenting magazines. Maria's practical approach to family life has helped many parents navigate the ups and downs of raising children.