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How to Pull Out Dents from Car Paint?

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KingstonDella

09/06/25 8:13am

Here is the repair process for dents in car paint: 1. Clean the dent, load the special glue into the glue gun, plug it in, and preheat for 7 minutes. 2. Select an appropriate shim, then evenly apply the glue solution onto the shim using the glue gun. Quickly press it onto the dent and gently press until the special glue is firmly set. 3. Align the hole in the middle of the traction bridge with the fixed shim, place a nut on the shim's screw rod, and tighten the nut continuously until the dent is repaired. 4. After the repair is completed, remove the tools, spray alcohol on the residual glue on the car body, and scrape it clean with a scraper. Here are the methods for handling different types of dents: 1. For dents in plastic parts such as the front or rear bumper, hot water can be used for repair. 2. For small dents in the metal sheet of the vehicle, specialized repair tools can be used to pull them out. 3. For large dents in the metal sheet, it is necessary to go to a specialized body repair shop to use specialized tools for pulling them out.

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DiAlice

09/18/25 7:48am

I tried the hot water method to pull out small dents myself, and it worked quite well. Here's how I did it: First, make sure the car paint isn't cracked, otherwise it could cause damage. Then boil a pot of water and pour it evenly over the dent. Wait about ten seconds for the metal to heat up and expand. Quickly place a small suction cup tool firmly in the center of the dent. Give it a strong pull, and the dent will gradually pop back out. I managed to flatten a small dent on my door panel this way last time—it took some effort but didn't cost much. The tools are available online, making it a cost-effective DIY solution. The key is to act quickly; don't let the hot water sit too long to avoid discoloring the paint. If it doesn't work the first time, don't force it—check if the suction cup is attached tightly and ensure the surface is clean and free of grease. Handling small issues like this yourself saves both money and time compared to taking it to a shop.

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