What is a Door Ding? A Door Ding is a dent that occurs when a door strikes the side panel of another vehicle, while both are parked side by side. The dent often has impact scratches on it, as the door is moving when it comes into contact with the painted metal surface of the other vehicle's panel.
How do you get a ding out of a car door?
First, heat the dent with the hairdryer approximately six inches away for about 30 seconds. Then cover the dent with a piece of aluminum foil and rub dry ice over it. The rapid change from hot to cold should make the dent pop out within a minute or so. Another temperature trick involves boiling water.
What is the difference between a dent and a ding?
The main difference between a dent and a ding is the size of the damage. Typically, a ding is defined as a depression a centimetre or less in diameter. Also characteristic of a ding, is that there is no paint chipping or exposed metal. Dings are considered to be pretty insignificant.