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How To Remove A Dent In Car With A Hair Dryer (Photos) by AutosBay(m): 4:50pm On Jul 08, 2016
Removing a dent from your car can sometimes be quite costly, especially if you take your car to an auto body repair shop. However, as an alternative you can repair and remove some kinds of dents from your car with the help of such common household items such as a hair dryer and either dry ice or a can of compressed air. Continue reading this article to learn how to remove dents from your car using these materials.
Re: How To Remove A Dent In Car With A Hair Dryer (Photos) by AutosBay(m): 4:51pm On Jul 08, 2016
Part One of Two:
Preparing to Remove the Dent

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Find your car's dents. This is an especially useful method for removing small-to-medium-sized dents, and you may have more of these then you think. Examine your car carefully to find them all.

Re: How To Remove A Dent In Car With A Hair Dryer (Photos) by AutosBay(m): 4:52pm On Jul 08, 2016
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Evaluate the dents. Dents can typically be removed using this method if they are located on the metal panels of the trunk, hood, doors, roof, or fenders, and are not right along the edges on broad flat surfaces.[1]
To achieve the best results, use this method on shallow dents that do not contain major creases or paint damage, and that cover a surface area with a diameter of at least 3 inches (7.62 cm).

Re: How To Remove A Dent In Car With A Hair Dryer (Photos) by AutosBay(m): 4:52pm On Jul 08, 2016
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Obtain the materials needed to remove the dent. You will need a hair dryer, heavy-duty or thick rubber gloves for safe handling of the dry ice or compressed air in its liquid format, aluminum foil, and either a package of dry ice or a can of compressed air. You will need some of the following:
Heavy-duty insulated rubber-coated gloves.
A full (or nearly full) can of compressed air.
A package of dry ice.
A hair dryer with adjustable temperature settings, such as "Low," "Medium," and "High," or "Cool," "Warm," and "Hot."
Aluminum foil.

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Re: How To Remove A Dent In Car With A Hair Dryer (Photos) by AutosBay(m): 4:53pm On Jul 08, 2016
Part Two of Two:
Heating and Cooling the Dented Area

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Apply heat to the dented panel. Turn on the hair dryer and use it to blow hot air over the dent and the surrounding area for one to two consecutive minutes.
The hair dryer should be set to medium and should be held between 5 and 7 inches (12.7 and 17.78 cm) away from the car's surface. Do not overheat the area in order to prevent the paint from becoming damaged due to overheating.[2]

Re: How To Remove A Dent In Car With A Hair Dryer (Photos) by AutosBay(m): 4:54pm On Jul 08, 2016
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Insulate the dented area of the panel (if applicable). Place a sheet of aluminum foil over the top of the dented area. This step should only be performed if you are using dry ice instead of compressed air. The purpose of this step is to keep the area warm while also protecting the paint from the dry ice, which can potentially damage the topcoat.

Re: How To Remove A Dent In Car With A Hair Dryer (Photos) by AutosBay(m): 4:55pm On Jul 08, 2016
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Put on the heavy-duty gloves. The gloves will protect you from frostbite and other injuries that can occur when your skin comes into contact with dry ice or liquified compressed air.

Re: How To Remove A Dent In Car With A Hair Dryer (Photos) by AutosBay(m): 4:56pm On Jul 08, 2016
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Apply the dry ice or liquified compressed air. The rapid change in temperature from warm to cold will cause the surface of your vehicle to first expand (when heated) and then contract (when cooled).[3]
If you are using dry ice, grab a block of the ice with one hand, then gently rub it over the aluminum foil resting on top of the dented area.
If you are using a can of compressed air, turn the can upside down, and spray the surface of the dented area to cover the area with a layer of liquid ice. There are some basic principles of science at work here: the pressure, volume, and temperature of a gas are all interconnected. While normally the can loses temperature as the gas is released, if you spray the can upside down the gas itself is cooled.[4]
Either method will only require a brief application. The surface panels of most modern vehicles are made of relatively thin and lightweight material and they will cool very quickly. You will likely not see any change after the first 30-50 seconds of application, if not sooner still.

Re: How To Remove A Dent In Car With A Hair Dryer (Photos) by AutosBay(m): 4:57pm On Jul 08, 2016
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Wait for a little while. A few moments after you have applied the dry ice or compressed air, you may hear a popping sound that will indicate the dent has been removed. The rapid temperature shift will usually make the material reform its original shape.
If you used dry ice, remove and dispose of the aluminum foil after the dent has been removed.
If you applied liquid ice by means of compressed air, wait for the white foam to dissipate from the surface of the car, then wipe residue away with a gentle cloth.

Re: How To Remove A Dent In Car With A Hair Dryer (Photos) by AutosBay(m): 4:58pm On Jul 08, 2016
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Repeat the process as needed. For certain dents a single application may not be enough. If you see improvement but a dent is still noticeable, you can begin the process of heating and cooling again. However, do no overuse this process (especially in a single day). While the rapid temperature changes can reshape your car exterior, the extreme cold is potentially hazardous to the paint.

Things You'll Need

Hair dryer with multiple settings
Thick heavy-duty gloves
Package of dry ice or can of compressed air
Aluminum foil
Soft cloth

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Re: How To Remove A Dent In Car With A Hair Dryer (Photos) by Nobody: 5:09pm On Jul 08, 2016
Nice post.
For easy to reach areas, it's easier to just remove the interior panel(s) & tap the body out gently with a mallet.
Re: How To Remove A Dent In Car With A Hair Dryer (Photos) by Fogman(m): 6:19pm On Jul 08, 2016
Lovely information
Re: How To Remove A Dent In Car With A Hair Dryer (Photos) by AutosBay(m): 6:29pm On Jul 08, 2016
@ all thanks I do appreciate

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