Dent on passenger door

[AznJohn22]

As my father let the door go to get out of the car, a strong gust of wind blew the door and slams it against another car. Now, the middle edge of the door is dented in. Is it possible to be fixed? If so, is it a do it yourself or body shop? Thanks!

[Leo2005]

If it's just a dent without scratch and paint damage then you can try push it slightly from inside. Just remove the interior plastic and weatherproof material under it. Then you will have access to the door skin.

[casperfun]

I assume the other car was a Saturn. If the car who accidently dented itself on another vehicle sustained enough damage where you need advice to fix, I assume the other vehicle didn't fair to well.

I was wondering if you left your name and number on the other car so they can have your insurance fix their car? The only reason I am asking is because you did not mention how they reacted to your Rogue door slamming into their car.

This is always a pet peeve when another car dents my car in a parking lot. Sure I can live with a small dent but if it is bad it really sucks. Because I always make sure not to damage the vehicle next to me.

People are not considerate when it comes to others people property these days. Of course I understand the wind and accidents but people KNOW when they swing the door open it MIGHT hit the vehicle next to them.

This is not addressed to you AznJohn22 but to parking lot dings in general.

That's why we have insurance to take care of accidents, intentional or not.

[AznJohn22]

If it's just a dent without scratch and paint damage then you can try push it slightly from inside. Just remove the interior plastic and weatherproof material under it. Then you will have access to the door skin.

it is the very edge on the side of the door. I only saw bare metal.

[AznJohn22]

I assume the other car was a Saturn. If the car who accidently dented itself on another vehicle sustained enough damage where you need advice to fix, I assume the other vehicle didn't fair to well.

I was wondering if you left your name and number on the other car so they can have your insurance fix their car? The only reason I am asking is because you did not mention how they reacted to your Rogue door slamming into their car.

This is always a pet peeve when another car dents my car in a parking lot. Sure I can live with a small dent but if it is bad it really sucks. Because I always make sure not to damage the vehicle next to me.

People are not considerate when it comes to others people property these days. Of course I understand the wind and accidents but people KNOW when they swing the door open it MIGHT hit the vehicle next to them.

This is not addressed to you AznJohn22 but to parking lot dings in general.

That's why we have insurance to take care of accidents, intentional or not.

the other car needs touch up paint. the other car had the thing on the side to protect the car from thiis kind of accident.

[AznJohn22]

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[philipa_240sx]

I did the same thing once on my '87 Pathfinder. I managed to carefully bend it back out with a block of wood and hammer. Not for the faint of heart...

IMHO, I would look for anyone who offers paint-less dent repair services. They have the tools and should be able to bend it back out without causing more damage. If the paint has been chipped off, then a bit of carefully applied touch up paint should make it near invisible.

[AznJohn22]

I did the same thing once on my '87 Pathfinder. I managed to carefully bend it back out with a block of wood and hammer. Not for the faint of heart...

IMHO, I would look for anyone who offers paint-less dent repair services. They have the tools and should be able to bend it back out without causing more damage. If the paint has been chipped off, then a bit of carefully applied touch up paint should make it near invisible.

The paint is fine. It is an eye sore to look at it under the sun.

[Weberrider]

Paintless dent repair guys are in every city and they do incredible work. I have used them for many years. One ding will probably cost you $75 to $100 and they will do it at your house or office.

[rjchoops]

Where do you live? My son-in-law works for Dent Wizard. That looks like a no brainer for him.

[AznJohn22]

I did the same thing once on my '87 Pathfinder. I managed to carefully bend it back out with a block of wood and hammer. Not for the faint of heart...

It wasn't too bad. After hammering it a few times, the dent didn't look too bad. The edge of the door is good but the side is still dent in. I'm assuming because there is empty space inside the door.

[AznJohn22]

Where do you live? My son-in-law works for Dent Wizard. That looks like a no brainer for him.

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