The pros would likely suggestively subtitle this post, "The Do-it-yourself Solution." And it's correct, although there are lots of ways to try paintless dent fixing on your own. While the different kits and equipment seem pretty straightforward, it's not quite as easy as the infomercials would have you think.

 

Diy a good option?

You have to pick a proper tool kit first. And for a user who has little clue what is going on, that's not easy. Others are inexpensive — low costs will lift red flags. Others are so pricey (three-figures or more) that they're up there with the expense of a good specialist repair (though, to be honest, if you buy the kit, you can make several repairs).

 

Costs of repairs.

Some of the costly, high-end instruments are meant to be used around the inside of the wall, much as a pro would. (Access to the inside of the body panels may be a hassle, though, which sometimes requires thorough removal of several interior trim pieces.) Alternatives (which appear to be less costly kits) show traditional wisdom that minor dents can be massaged back from behind the painted surface. These methods advise the user to stick the tool onto the dented surface and then twist or pull the tool to make it pop. Yes, you can buy the same tools as a pro, but to use them correctly takes a lot of skill and practice.

 

Yeah, we've explained how the operation looks — assuming it was performed correctly. And as you might possibly infer, there are many ways a first-timer or novice can get it wrong. It is different from most other car repairs because it is not about mechanical prowess; it is more about control and the ability to keep a firm hand and a soft pace. You can't brina hurry. The thing is, if a sheet metal fix decides to go awry, you 're usually a lot worse off than if you'd just left it alone. Metal holds its shape but only to some extent.

 

Let's say you have a dent in the hood — nothing too dramatic, just a small, even dent that has no sharp creases in a very easy to reach area. You figure it's going to be easy to pop it out yourself, so you start massaging the underside while keeping your shaping device in place. So far, you've made decent strides, so a casual observer wouldn't even recognize the area in question. Yet it's not precisely excellent, so you continue to keep massaging the region to make it smooth because it has become relatively easy to do so. With a couple more minutes of massaging, you know you were taking it a bit too far. And now you have the flabby place on the hood where the metal was stretching out. So there is no easy way to make it shrink again. Carry on, and it'll extend much more. You are not going to do that again.

 

A successful repair of dent may look beautiful, or similar. However, the metal underneath the glossy paint is still damaged. It is thinning out, and its structure is weakened. Yet as long as there's always the paint and it's not readily evident, that's usually fine enough. It's not a security issue or something, after all. Also remember: Hiring a pro often pays off. Call Wyo Dent repairs Professionals and save time and money.