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How do I fix a small dent in my car hood?

Last week I left my car parked on the street during a hail storm. Now there are a ton of dents in the hood of my car, but I don’t want to have to pay professional repair rates. How do I fix a small dent in my car hood?

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Talullah Blanco · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
I’m sorry to hear
hail damaged your car
. Luckily, you can fix small dents in your car hood using these household items:
  • Vacuum cleaner. Poke a hole in the bottom of a container or bucket and place it over the dent. Use the vacuum to suck the air out of the hole until the dent pops out.
  • Plunger. Push the plunger against the dent and pull the plunger back until the dent pops out.
  • Hairdryer. Heat the dent and its surroundings with a hairdryer for 15 minutes, then cool with ice water. Repeat this process until the dent is gone.
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