subject: A Guide to Repairing Car Dents [print this page] A Guide to Repairing Car Dents A Guide to Repairing Car Dents
Any type of vehicle is subject to dents. Accidents have a way of happening, and when it happens to you, it is out of your control. Minor car accidents manage to only get dents on the car. Taking your vehicle to an auto body repair is time consuming and it can also cost a lot of money. You can save your time and money if you find a way to handle the repairs yourself. Below are some of the different ways to repair car dents on your own:1. Assess the damage. Most dents are either tapped or popped out, provided that there are no creases on the steel and that it is not draped up. By carefully assessing the damage, you can easily spot if there are creases on the steel or if there are ripples in the metal. If the steel is creased or draped up, you are better off purchasing a new panel. This would be the better option rather than trying to fix the dent.2. Tapping Method. This procedure is usually used to remove dents on large or flat surfaces such as the hood or trunk of the car. The tools used for this method is a block of wood, an old towel, and a rubber mallet. The size of the wood would depend on the size of the dent and the area you are working with. Ideally, choose a block of wood that you can easily grip with one hand. The key to this method is to take your time and when you hit the wood, make sure that you tap the flat surface.3. Use a common plunger. This is considered to be one of the most effective ways to take out or remove a dent. Apply the plunger on the dent and in a slow and steady manner, depress it until no air remains and you've managed to a get a tight seal between the rubber head of the plunger and the steel. For a tighter and more impressive seal, slightly wet the plunger head. Softly pull the dent back out of the panel. For a more stable pull, make sure that you have a solid grasp over the plunger. If tapping the dents away is not an option, this would be a good alternative.For more complicated and technically challenging car dents, it is always a good idea to get the advice of a professional. Seeking the advice of experts ensures that you will do the right method to effectively remove the ugly dent on your car.
