How to Perform Paintless Dent Repair on a Car?

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LeahAnn
07/30/25 7:35am
The methods for paintless dent repair on a car are as follows: 1. For relatively shallow scratches or stains, you can use an eraser, toothpaste, or essential balm to remove minor scratches on the car body. 2. For small, slight dents on plastic body panels, you can use a lighter with aluminum foil or a hairdryer to heat the area until it softens, then push it out from the inside with your fingers. Alternatively, pouring boiling water over the area can achieve the same effect. A hairdryer is also suitable for larger dents on plastic, aluminum, or metal body panels. 3. For larger dents, you can use a plunger coated with Vaseline around the edges, place it over the dent, and pull it out with force.
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