No driver wants dents in their car. Even if the paint isn’t chipped, you know they’re there. You’ll immediately start thinking about how to remove them ASAP. To get these annoying dents removed, you could undertake a DIY repair, or you can get the car dents removed by your Lexus dealer. These are some of the ways you can remove a dent.
The DIY Methods
- Hammer
This is the oldest method of removing a dent in the metal. You’ll need to place a piece of wood or thick material over the dented area. Once this is in place, you’ll hit the dented area to knock the dent out. The key to this technique is checking the dent repeatedly and applying the right amount of force. If you use too much pressure, you risk cracking the paint and making the dent worse.
- Dent Puller
The dent puller involves drilling a hole in the center of the dent. You then insert the dent puller into the hole and slowly and carefully manipulate it to work the dent out. This method has a good chance of success, but it requires patience. Drilling a hole in your car also means you’ll have to repair the hole and repaint the area to remove the evidence.
- Plunger
Dent plungers are specialist tools that look similar to a bathroom plunger. You could use a bathroom plunger, but it won’t work as well as this specialist tool. The idea of the plunger is to place the suction cup around the area of the dent. Once the plunger is attached, you use the pressure of the suction to pull the dent out. This requires strength, but it can be very effective.
- Hair Dryer
This method sounds very odd, but it can be effective on a small dent. The procedure is to apply heat from the hair dryer over the affected area. This can be most effective if you hold the dryer at least 6 inches from the dent. Once the area is hot, apply aluminum foil over the heated area. Finally, rub dry ice over the foil, and the dent should pop out.
The Dealer Method
By choosing your dealer, we can guarantee the dent will be swiftly removed without a trace. Our Lexus-trained technicians are experts at repairs, and we have special tools for this type of repair. Regardless of the size or location of the dent, we can remove it and leave your Lexus blemish-free again.
Schedule a service with our DARCARS Body Shop in Mt. Kisco, NY by giving us a call at (914)752-2865 or sending an email to rogelio.pena@darcars.com today!
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