Removing Door Dings On Your Car3666590
Dents in your car are a drag. They are even more of one when they are the result of something 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 vehicle beside me and leaving me with a pretty great divot in my door. I was not amused.
More than time, your car will create its share of dings and dents. Most people do not mind and just chalk it up to regular wear and tear on their automobile. For other people, who are meticulous about maintaining up appearances with their daily transportation, there is the want to eliminate the dings, maintaining their vehicle as close to showroom condition as feasible.
Some businesses offer ding repair services, and while it does guarantee a good job, it can also cost a small money. I took my 2002 Camaro to one of these "ding doctors" 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 searching brand new, and I wanted them treated correct.
There are other less expensive methods to go about it, provided you're really good with tools. If you want to eliminate your own dings, maintain the following in mind.
Appear closely at the ding and see if it is a ding or if it is big sufficient to qualify as a dent. In either case, as lengthy as the metal is not creased or crumpled, you should be able to repair it with out any sign that it was ever there.
Dry ice is a common cure for ding removal. Heat up the broken area using a hair dryer and then touch the dry ice to the ding or dent for a few seconds prior to removing. Repeat this procedure several times or until the ding has disappeared. Remember to usually wear gloves before handling dry ice.
You may also want to attempt the suction cup technique to pop dings and dents back into line. Be sure to clean the area first as particles can interfere with the procedure and trigger scratches to the finish.
Tapping is a popular technique 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 location.
Paintless dent repair is another option, and comparable to what I utilized on my Camaro. A tool is inserted behind the panel exactly 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 technique is best performed by someone who knows what they are performing.
