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Straightening Sheet Metal Without Painting

Model: Kia Sportage MK 2, KM - Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Part: Body

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Often, it is possible to straighten some dents without resorting to traditional filling and painting: there are indeed specific tools available that can pull out dents without damaging the bodywork; these are suction pullers that are fixed to the centre of the dent with specific hot glue and then pulled through a dowel pin; the removal of the glue leaves no residue, and some imperfections can then be corrected using a plastic punch.

It is clear that this type of repair should be carried out by qualified personnel.

If the dent has already damaged the paint, a traditional repair will be necessary.


Updated on 12 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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