A car dent is one of the
most unsightly things that can happen to one's vehicle. Even the
smallest dent can be devastating for a meticulous car owner. That’s
why plenty of tools for paintless
dent removal (PDR) have been developed—to restore and repair
dents in different areas of the car in a more convenient matter.
These
are some of the more common tools used in PDR:
Dent
Pullers are suction cups or plungers that can be used to pull
back small dents to their original shape. To use, a technician will
lightly press the suction on the dent, and with enough force, pull
back the plunger. With this tool, dents will pop back out along with
the pressure exerted by the technician. Dent pullers are not
advisable for use on larger and more complex dents.
Hammer
and Dollies are also used to make the car surface smooth either
from the exterior or interior side of the sheet. To use these tools,
a technician will place the dolly on one side of the sheet while
hammering the other side. This pushes the dent back into place,
decreasing the size of the affected area per tap to the hammer.
The
two tools described above are staples in a body repair technician’s
arsenal; don’t attempt to use them if you don’t have the proper
training and experience. If you are looking to restore a dent in your
car, regardless of how minor, seeking professional help is still the
best option.
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