How To Fix A Car Dent Repair Guide

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How to Fix a Car Dent
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Introduction

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Step 1

              How to Fix a Car Dent

Be sure that the bucket or pot is big enough to fit the vacuum that will be used for this procedure
It is suggested when cutting a hole into the bottom of the bucket, you use a Utility Knife and not rush through this step
The use of a Utility Knife over a normal knife makes it safer for everyone, and gives a more precise cut

Be sure that the bucket or pot is big enough to fit the vacuum that will be used for this procedure

It is suggested when cutting a hole into the bottom of the bucket, you use a Utility Knife and not rush through this step

The use of a Utility Knife over a normal knife makes it safer for everyone, and gives a more precise cut

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Step 2

Insert the vacuum into the hole at the bottom of the bucket to be sure it fits
If the hole is too small and the vacuum cannot fit within the hole, go back to step one and attempt to enlarge the hole
If the hole appears to be too large, one may want to consider going back to step one with a new bucket

Insert the vacuum into the hole at the bottom of the bucket to be sure it fits

If the hole is too small and the vacuum cannot fit within the hole, go back to step one and attempt to enlarge the hole

If the hole appears to be too large, one may want to consider going back to step one with a new bucket

Step 3

Be sure to wipe down the area that will be worked on with a dry cotton rag
The dirt and oil that may be on the surface of your car can make it harder to complete the steps that follow. Due to the fact that dirt and oil can cause issues with the effectiveness of how tape may stick.

Be sure to wipe down the area that will be worked on with a dry cotton rag

The dirt and oil that may be on the surface of your car can make it harder to complete the steps that follow. Due to the fact that dirt and oil can cause issues with the effectiveness of how tape may stick.

Step 4

Place the bucket over the dent that needs to be fixed
Start by lightly taping down the bucket with painters tape - this allows the bucket to be held up and allow the rest of the tapping easier to do
Go over the edges of the bucket with duct tape until you are sure that it is airtight onto the car

Place the bucket over the dent that needs to be fixed

Start by lightly taping down the bucket with painters tape - this allows the bucket to be held up and allow the rest of the tapping easier to do

Go over the edges of the bucket with duct tape until you are sure that it is airtight onto the car

Step 5

Place the vacuum into the hole at the bottom of the bucket
At this point be sure to allow some time for suction to occur and listen for a small popping noise
The popping noise that needs to be listened for is the dent in your car popping out from the suction of the vacuum

Place the vacuum into the hole at the bottom of the bucket

At this point be sure to allow some time for suction to occur and listen for a small popping noise

The popping noise that needs to be listened for is the dent in your car popping out from the suction of the vacuum

Step 6

At times the way the vacuum is positioned can affect the suction
If after some time there is no popping noise, adjusting the placement of the vacuum is recommended
After adjusting the vacuum allow time for suction again and listen for a popping noise to know when your dent is fixed

At times the way the vacuum is positioned can affect the suction

If after some time there is no popping noise, adjusting the placement of the vacuum is recommended

After adjusting the vacuum allow time for suction again and listen for a popping noise to know when your dent is fixed

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