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A small dent in your car body can seem annoying, but it's actually quite simple to remove, with just a few items. By following these simple steps, your car body will be looking good as new in no time!

  1. Use the simple style of plunger without the flange in the bottom.[1]
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  3. This will help the plunger create suction against the clean car body.
  4. Create an adequate amount of suction.
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    How does a hairdryer remove hail dents?
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    The heat lets the metal expand and may pop the dent out. You can also heat the area and then immediately hose the area with cold water or a cold wet rag. This can cause the metal to contract quickly and pop the dent(s) out.
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    How do I fix a bigger dent in the quarter panel?
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    A simple plunger will suction onto the dent and may be able to then be pulled out with a jerking motion. This won't get it perfect, but can get the majority of it with several plunger applications. Or, take the car to a paintless dent repair shop for them to work their magic at a very much lower price than a collision shop.
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  • Check the dent to see how far the metal has bent. If the dent is not round, when you pop it out with the plunger, there will still be creases.
  • This idea may not work for larger dents or more complex damage.
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Chad Zani
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This article was co-authored by Chad Zani. Chad Zani is an Auto Detailing Expert based in Los Angeles, California. He is the Director of Franchising at Detail Garage, an automotive detailing company with locations around the U.S. and Sweden. He and his team are auto detailing experts that offer detailing and car care services. This article has been viewed 153,912 times.
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Updated: September 15, 2023
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