Understanding Automotive Brake Parts and Services

Learn How to Have Your Car Repaired After an Ex Causes Damage to It in a Jealous Fit of Rage

There are times when people get so caught up in their emotions that they do things that they would not normally do. If someone you were dating thought that you were cheating on them, it may have caused them to act irrationally and cause damage to your vehicle. When this happens, it is important to do what you can to get the car repaired back to its original state as soon as you can. The guide below walks you through the steps that will need to be taken to get the dents and dings out of your car.

Professionals Need to Evaluate the Situation

The first thing that needs to happen is a professional at an auto body shop needs to evaluate the severity of the damage that has been done. He or she will be able to let you know how deep the dents are and the ways that they can be removed from the car. He or she can also give you an estimate for the repairs so that you can determine if it is a cost you can afford currently.

Shallow Dents and Dings Need to Be Removed

A suction cup style tool will be used to pop out any shallow dents and dings from the car. This method ensures that the paint on the car is not damaged as the dents are popped out and will cost far less than it would be to remove the dents in any other fashion.

Deep Dents Need to Be Removed

Deep dents will need to be beaten out. The technician will need to pop the dents out by beating on them from the back side of the dent. This can be difficult if the dent is made in an area that is difficult to reach.

Light Scratches Can Be Buffed Out

If the car was keyed, but your ex was not able to make very deep scratches, the technician should be able to simply buff out the damage that was done. This will make it so that the scratches are not noticeable, and you won't have to get a new paint job.

Once the car is fully repaired, no one will be able to tell what happened to it. If you are trying to move on from the situation, starting over with a car that looks as good as new is a great way to start. Talk to your local auto body shop about what they can do to get the dents and scratches out of your car.


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