There are several primary methods for car dent repair, including traditional sheet metal repair, paintless dent repair, and hot melt adhesive repair. It restores the shape through stretching, hammering, and welding but requires repainting and is costly, typically ranging from 500 to 2000 Malaysian Ringgit. Paintless dent repair utilizes optical principles and lever technology to push the dent from the inside, preserving the original paint. It is ideal for small, flat dents, with costs usually between 300 and 800 Malaysian Ringgit and a repair time of just 1-3 hours. Hot melt adhesive repair is straightforward: the adhesive is applied to the dent and then pulled, though its effectiveness is limited for deep dents, with costs around 200 to 500 Malaysian Ringgit. Plastic parts can be softened with hot water and reset using a suction cup, whereas this method should not be used for metal parts. Professional repair requires selecting tools such as drills, pull rings, or crowbars based on the dent's location (e.g., single-layer or double-layer sheet metal). For minor dents, a DIY tool kit (approximately 150 to 400 Malaysian Ringgit) can be used, but care must be taken with the glue gun temperature and pulling force to avoid paint cracking.
