Auto body professionals can take a large chunk of your budget to repair even the most minor car dents and scratches. Hailstorms, other motorist’s doors, and minor accidents can cause frustration, especially when it's your car’s first ding. And no matter how hard you try to avoid looking at the wretched mark, your eyes are drawn to the car dent as if magnetized—you want the dent repaired.
Can you repair the dent yourself? Yes. The fact is that you don’t need to pay someone for car dent repair. All you need is to give it a little effort, purchase the right tools, and set aside a short block of time to get the job done. You have two options when deciding to repair a car dent yourself—you can do it the old fashioned way or you can purchase a car dent repair kit, such as Pops A Dent, that can make the car repair process a little less tedious.
The old fashioned way requires several items. You’ll need a long list of supplies that may include the following items:
Different types of hammers
A wood or rubber sanding block
Coarse sand paper
Plastic squeegees
A filler kit
Wire brush
Synthetic body stopper
Clean cloths
Hair-dryer or other heating element
Instructions for car dent repair can be found on the Internet and in do-it-yourself repair manuals. After you have completed the car dent repair, you will need to find a painter to touch up the corrected area. The second and easier option is to purchase a car dent repair kit. Economically priced, car dent repair kits are available that supply the tools and instructions needed to do a quality dent repair job.
Look for kits that contain clear instructions, an effective adhesive, and an appropriate tool that can easily adjust to the size of the dent. One of the benefits of car dent repair kits is that you should not need a painter after you have repaired the dent. Once you have decided on the method you want to use, do the following before beginning your work:
Make sure the temperature of the surface is 65 degrees F or above
Clean the dented area with a clean cloth
Read all instructions thoroughly
Have a clean, dry area set aside for the car once repairs are completed
You can also do car scratch repair without the aid of an expensive professional. Simply purchase a body shop repair kit and restore the area to its original condition. In addition to car scratch repair, you can use the kit to remove any surface flaws, such as rust, gouges, and blisters.
Archrq from Tallahassee (2 years 340 days ago.)
Ok...and then what do I do after I buy all that stuff? Not very usefull. Respond to this comment
mick from largo fl (2 years 301 days ago.)
this must be a joke. i am in the auto repair industry and if it were that easy body shops would be as busy as they are. if you want it donee rightand want it to look ight, take it to a professional Respond to this comment
Pete McFraser from London, England (2 years 295 days ago.)
Agree about the advert feeling 100% This article is 1000-times better: http://searchwarp.com/swa12334.htm
Gary from Australia (2 years 265 days ago.)
The title promised so much but the "article," if it could be called that, was a MAJOR disappointment. It's just a BLATANT advert. No value whatsoever! Respond to this comment
Theo from Cyprus (2 years 154 days ago.)
The article is misleading and does not address the issue in the title by not offering any advice on auto repair.I wonder if the product they are trying to promote is also misleading. Respond to this comment
Anonymous (1 year 282 days ago.)
i could do better without even having to read the "article". Respond to this comment
lee from london (1 year 263 days ago.)
You expect people to buy your product after reading that crap, what a bunch of fools you are. Respond to this comment
carlos from giovanini (1 year 25 days ago.)
Want to make a rocket?
Buy some screws, some fuel, a radar, radio station and a computer for transmitions. Whatever you think is usefull will be good. Don´t forgett to buy the advertised product. Respond to this comment
Anonymous (320 days 17 hours ago.)
That was useless. Pops a Dent doesn't really work that well. It's a small plunger shaped piece of plastic that is hotglued to the dent. The shaft end of it is threaded, and you use a bridge to screw a wingnut on the end of it, slowly pulling the dent out. You usually end up tearing the glue off instead. Respond to this comment
Charles from Denver (289 days 9 hours ago.)
I used the above notes without clicking on any of the links or buying anything and was able to restore my 1932 ford pickup to nearly new condition and paint it candy apple red. This is the best online Do it yourself Car Scratch and Dent Repair page I have ever read and just knowing that "I can do it" gave me the confidence to open my own body shop. Thank you! Respond to this comment
Henry from State Pen (276 days 4 hours ago.)
I used this advise to repair a dent on my 2007 saturn. It made it worse, my wife laughed at me, and i hit her with a hammer. I then used the same advise to remove the dent from her head. The coroner never caught on. Great stuff.
Iggle Piggle from uk (88 days 13 hours ago.)
Rubbish, some one remove it, waste of time! Respond to this comment
Axel Foley from Dallas, TX (86 days ago.)
What a waste of the Internet. Please remove this. Respond to this comment
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