How to Repair a Dented Car Exterior?

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PhoebeAnn
07/24/25 8:17am
Solutions for a dented car exterior: 1. The car's exterior is made of a combination of metal sheets and plastic. The front and rear bumpers are usually plastic. Plastic softens when heated, so based on this principle, the dented area can be heated and pushed out. 2. First, boil a large bucket of hot water, then pour the hot water over the dented area using a ladle to heat it. 3. The heating process with hot water is quite lengthy. It takes time for the dented plastic to soften sufficiently to achieve the desired effect. 4. Once the plastic has softened to the right degree, push it out from the inside of the engine hood with your hand until the dented area pops back into place. 5. If it still feels too hard to push out, it means the heating is not sufficient yet, and more hot water is needed to continue the heating process.
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