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.
» left by Henry from State Pen (2 years 174 days 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.
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