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Removing a dent from your car can sometimes be quite costly, especially if you take your car to an auto body repair shop. However, as an alternative you can repair and remove some kinds of dents from your car with the help of such common household items such as a hair dryer and either dry ice or a can of compressed air. Continue reading this article to learn how to remove dents from your car using these materials.
Steps
Community Q&A
- QuestionWhere can I buy "compressed air"?Community AnswerCompressed air can be found in many stores that have office supplies or art supplies and can be ordered online.
- QuestionDoes this only work with fiberglass portions of the car, or can it also work with metal?Community AnswerIt works with metal too. Blowing with the hair dryer alone won't fix anything; once you heat the metal up enough with the hair dryer you have to push the metal from the inside of the dent outwards towards its original position until it gently pops back into place. Turn off the hair dryer and don't use the car for at least half an hour afterwards.
- QuestionHow can you pull a dent out of a plastic bumper?Community AnswerHeat up the damaged area, put on a thick leather glove, and push out the dent while holding pressure on the dent. Take a cold rag soaked in ice water and rub it over the heated area.
Tips
Things You'll Need
- Hair dryer with multiple settings
- Thick heavy-duty gloves
- Package of dry ice or can of compressed air
- Aluminum foil
- Soft cloth
References
- ↑ http://www.autos.com/auto-repair/how-to-remove-car-dents-with-dry-ice
- ↑ https://lifehacker.com/macgyver-tip-fix-a-dent-with-canned-air-and-a-hair-dry-254575
- ↑ https://www.carsdirect.com/car-repair/how-to-repair-car-hail-damage
- ↑ http://www.mikesenese.com/DOIT/2010/12/car-dent-fix-blowdryer-compressed-ai/
- ↑ http://chemwiki.ucdavis.edu/Physical_Chemistry/Physical_Properties_of_Matter/Phases_of_Matter/Gases/The_Ideal_Gas_Law
About This Article
To remove a dent in a car with a hair dryer, start by applying heat to the dent with a dryer held 5-7 inches away from the car. Then, place a sheet of aluminum foil over the dent, and put on a pair of thick rubber gloves. Pick up a piece of dry ice and rub it over the dented area for 30-50 seconds. Remove the aluminum foil to inspect the area, and repeat the process of heating and cooling if the dent is still present. For information on evaluating the dent and using liquid compressed air, keep reading!
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