Dented Your Car? Don't Panic And Try One of These Eight Things Instead

What if we told you that you could fix that deeply depressed dent in your car with a vacuum cleaner? You'll be surprised to learn that minor fixes like that can help with those big dents on your beloved vehicle. Without further ado, let's move to discover the eight tips that can help with car dents!
Hammer the Dent
It might sound unusual, but you can use a mallet to hammer the dent outwards. The trick works best for medium and large-sized dents. But you can only use this fix if you have easy access to the mark from behind. Also, make sure to place a cloth on the dent before hammering to avoid scratches.

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Hot Glue Tricks
Hot glue and car aren't precisely the terms you'd like to hear together. However, this method won't hamper your car's paint job. You'll require a few screws, a hot glue gun, and wooden dowels for this method.
You have to drill screws on either side of the dowel. On one side of the dowel, pour a dollop of hot glue. Quickly place the dowel near the dent before it dries. Once the dowel fixes the damage, remove them.
Hairdryer and Compressed Air to the Rescue!
You can use the hairdryer technique to remove dents from the plastic components of your car. Operate the hairdryer on the hottest setting to allow the depression to revive. The hairdryer method is best suited for minor damages.
Try a Vacuum Cleaner
A vacuum cleaner, tape, and a bucket are the perfect combo to fix a car dent. Make a tiny hole in the bucket's bottom and tape the vacuum cleaner's nozzle over it. Make sure that the gap is airtight! Next, place the nozzle on the dent and let the magic fixer do its work!
Buy a Dent-remover Tool
The dent-remover tool can help you get rid of pesky car depressions. The best part about buying a dent-remover tool is that it is much cheaper than repair charges. What's more, the device successfully heals most small and medium dents.

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Get an Experienced Technician
Going to a technician should be your last resort if all else fails. Moreover, it is better to head to the repair workshop straight away if the damaged area is severe. A technician can bring your car back to good health and save you plenty of sweat and frustration!
Pour Boiling Water
Pouring boiling water on the unwanted depression on your car can save you significant repair money. For this remedy to be successful, ensure that you have access to the backside of the dent. Once you pour hot water, spill some cold water to allow the targeted area to set its shape quicker.
Give the Plunger Method a Shot
A good plunger can help you get rid of a medium-sized dimple on your beloved car. A flat or a cup plunger is best for these kinds of jobs. Settle the plunger on the dent with some water and pull it with maximum strength. For large-sized damage, pull from all angles.

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We hope your car never incurs one of those nasty dents. But if it does, you know what to do!
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