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How do I perform fender dent repair?
I got a few small dents in my fender. I feel like I can handle this at home instead of heading to the repair shop. How do I perform fender dent repair?
Nick Kunze · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You can perform fender dent repair using a plunger, hot water, or a mallet.
A plunger:
- Grab a plunger (or other suction device)
- Get both the plunger and the dent wet
- Use the plunger’s suction to pull the dent out
You may need to compress and decompress the plunger multiple times for this to work.
Hot water: Pour boiling water over the dent then push the dent from the other side. (Wear gloves to protect your hands from the heat!) The hot water will make the metal more pliable, and you may be able to get the dent to pop out.
Rubber mallet and dolly: Place the dolly over the dent, then bang on the other side with the mallet. This will push the dent out and get your fender looking good again.
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