Sunday, October 6, 2013

How to Remove a Dent Without Using Putty

How to Remove a Dent Without Using Putty

"Paintless Dent Repair," extensively used by new car dealerships to spruce up their used car inventory, uses no putty and preserves the original paint finish. It also costs less than traditional body shop work and can be finished more quickly. Modern metallic automotive paints rarely match exactly, because even if the mix is identical to the original, the repair process is not -- and that affects the paint shade. PDR completely avoids that problem. It can be a very delicate procedure, though. If done quickly or sloppily it can result in new dents and dings.

Instructions

    1

    Clean the dented area thoroughly and completely and then allow it to dry.

    2

    Position yourself so you can work with your hands and tools from the backside of the metal panel that has the dent while looking at the front side. You may have to remove some panels to gain access. Leave the panel for repair on the vehicle. The bolting and framing of a panel while it is on the car maintains a rigidity that keeps you from knocking the panel over and causing a new dent.

    3

    Cover one end of the metal rod you will use with a rubber stopper or simple, flat pencil eraser. Position a towel over the backside of the dent. Gently try to push the dent out with the metal rod. Use the hammer to tap gently against the rod if pushing does not provide sufficient force to smooth the dent.


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