How to Repair Small Dents on Your Car by Yourself

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DeLaila
07/28/25 8:28pm
First, insert the glue stick into the glue gun and heat it for a few minutes. Then, slowly apply the glue from left to right onto the suction cup. Use the residual heat to gently attach the suction cup to the stress point of the larger dent. Then, connect the "T"-shaped tool to the head of the suction cup and evenly pull the suction cup out. Repeat the previous steps until the noticeable small dents are mostly pulled out. Use a hook to slowly "push" out the smaller dented areas. Finally, use a rubber hammer to smooth out any slightly protruding parts.
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ONoah
08/12/25 1:14am
Seeing small dents on the car door is indeed frustrating. I’ve personally used a suction cup tool to repair them twice. First, thoroughly clean the dent surface to ensure there are no sand particles, then apply lubricant around the dent. Next, firmly press the specialized dent puller onto the center of the depression and slowly rotate the handle to apply pulling force. Be patient and repeat the process five or six times, pulling for 10 seconds each time before releasing to observe. This method is suitable for shallow dents the size of a coin; deeper dents may not respond well. Don’t apply too much force during the operation, as it could damage the paint. The entire process takes about half an hour, and you can buy a set of tools online for just a few dozen yuan. After the repair, remember to treat the marks with polishing wax to restore the paint to its original condition.
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