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How can I get a dent out of my truck?

I accidentally got a dent in my truck yesterday and I want to fix it as soon as possible. However, I don’t have enough money to pay the thousands of dollars it would cost to repair at a body shop. How can I get the dent out of my truck myself?

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Kara Vanderbeek · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Oh no! Nothing is as disappointing as getting a dent in your vehicle, particularly if you’re not equipped with the funds to repair it.
Luckily, there are a number of DIY methods that you can use to
fix the dent
.
  • Use the plunger suction method to get rid of a dent with a few pulls on the impacted area
  • Pourboiling water over the dent and push the plastic back to its original contour using your other hand
  • Rub dry ice on the dent to pop it back on its own
  • Heat the dented area with a hair dryer to contract the plastic back to its original shape
  • Invest in a speciality tool kit that’s specifically created to get dents out vehicles, with step-by-step instructions and tools
If one of the above methods fails to repair your dent, you can try your hand at another until the dent is fixed.
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