Remove Small Dents from Car Body

Materials You’ll Need

• Hairdryer
• Plunger
• Dry ice
• Dent repair kit

Methods

Hairdryer Method

1. Clean the dent with a damp cloth.
2. Hold the hairdryer about 6 inches away from the dent and turn it on the highest heat setting.
3. Move the hairdryer back and forth over the dent for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
4. Once the dent is warm, use a plunger to gently push out the dent.

Plunger Method

1. Wet the plunger cup.
2. Place the plunger cup over the dent.
3. Pull back on the plunger handle to create suction.
4. Gently pull the plunger up to remove the dent.

Dry Ice Method

1. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
2. Place a piece of dry ice on the dent.
3. Hold the dry ice in place for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
4. Once the dent is frozen, use a plunger to gently push out the dent.

Dent Repair Kit Method

1. Follow the instructions that came with the dent repair kit.
2. Most dent repair kits use a suction cup to pull out the dent.
3. Some dent repair kits also use a heat gun to soften the metal and make it easier to remove the dent.

Tips

• Small dents are easier to remove than large dents.
• If the dent is deep, you may need to use a combination of methods to remove it.
• Be patient and don’t give up if you don’t remove the dent on the first try.
• If you’re not comfortable removing the dent yourself, you can take your car to a professional body shop.