subject: Simple Steps To Remove Minor Car Dents [print this page] There are a number of reasons as to why a car could be susceptible to dents. Accidents happen unexpectedly and these events are beyond our control. Despite the upmost care you take with handling and dealing with your vehicle, it is still subject to dents. Whatever the size of the dent on your car, they are outright ugly and sometimes costly to remove.
Car dents that you get from accidentally bumping into a garage wall are considered to be minor dents only and these can easily be removed from the vehicle. If you have some skill and knowledge on car dent repair, with the use of the correct tools and equipment, you can remove the dent on your own without too much difficulty. By doing the repairs on your own, you will definitely save some money.
One of the first steps in repairing the car dent is to drill a hole in the center of the dent. This makes it easier to get to the middle of the dent, you can work your way from there once you've drilled the hole. Carefully insert a dent pulling tool into the newly drilled hold and then pull on the tool. Continue to do this until the dent on the car pops out or it appears to be flat. Once you've achieved this, remove the dent pulling tool out of the drilled hole. A dent pulling tool is generally found at your local auto parts store or any automotive merchandise store.
On the other side of the metal sheet, continuously bang out the back of the dent until you achieve a smooth surface. When the dent is finally smooth, start filling the drilled hole with body filler. You can either use a dolly tool or a metal working hammer. These tools can also be found at any automotive parts retail store. Later on, you can cover the area with touch-up paint. If this process is done in the correct manner, you will successfully repair the dent problem and no one would be able to tell that your car was subject to an ugly dent.
Minor car dents can generally be removed on your own, especially if you have some skill and knowledge on auto car dent repair. For major or severe dents, it is always best that you consult with a professional to learn best methods you could do to bring back the original appearance of your car.
