How to repair car pits

How to repair car dents: hot topics and practical guides on the Internet in the past 10 days

Recently, topics related to car maintenance have become increasingly popular on social media and search engines, and “car pit repair” in particular has become the focus of attention among car owners. This article will combine the hot content of the entire network in the past 10 days to provide you with structured solutions.

1. Statistics of hot topics in automobile maintenance in the past 10 days

2. 4 mainstream methods for repairing car pits

1. Suction cup pulling method (suitable for shallow pits)

A recent popular tutorial on Douyin shows that 80% of shallow depressions can be repaired by using hot water + toilet suction cup. Specific steps: ① Soften the depression with hot water ② Align the center of the suction cup with the depression ③ Pull outward quickly.

2. Professional dent repair tool (medium depth)

3. Sheet metal spray painting (severe deformation)

Baidu hot search data shows that 4S stores charge an average of 800-2,000 yuan, while repair shops charge 30%-50% cheaper. However, environmental protection policies have recently been tightened, and spray painting in some areas requires an appointment in advance.

4. Paint-free repair technology

Xiaohongshu’s popular content recommendation: New nanomaterial filling technology retains the original paint surface, the color difference after repair is ≤5%, and the cost is 40% lower than traditional methods.

3. Latest repair cost comparison in 2023

4. Five issues that car owners are most concerned about

1.Does insurance cover it?Hot searches on Weibo show: One-party accidents require car damage insurance, while two-party accidents can use the other party’s third party insurance.

2.Will the value preservation be affected after repair?Actual measured data from CarKnowledge: Professionally restored vehicles have a residual value that is 5-8% higher than that of sheet metal painted vehicles.

3.Rainy day repair effect?Douyin experts suggest: Humidity >70% will affect the adhesive effect, so construction is recommended on sunny days.

4.What are the special requirements for new energy vehicles?A hot post on Zhihu pointed out: The dents around the battery pack must be handled by professional agencies.

5.How to tell if touch-up paint is needed?Autohome Tips: If the diameter of the damaged paint surface is >3mm, it must be repainted.

5. Latest trend warning

1. New regulations of the traffic control department: situations where re-registration is required after repair (the color of the original vehicle is changed by more than 30% or the shape of the main parts is changed)

2. 315 exposure case: Inferior repair glue may cause secondary corrosion, so you need to look for TUV certification when purchasing

3. New product on Tmall: self-healing coating spray, small pits can be automatically restored, monthly sales exceed 20,000 pieces

It is recommended that car owners choose the appropriate solution according to the degree of dent. For minor injuries, DIY methods can be tried. In complex cases, professional services must be sought. Keep the repair certificate, and some insurance companies may reimburse third-party repair costs.