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How do you fix a sharp dent in a car?

My kids are super excited about the Super Bowl this year. A little too excited, apparently, because my son just threw a football right into the side of my minivan, leaving a massive dent in my sliding passenger door. What’s the best way to fix a sharp dent in my car?

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Anthony William · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Oh no, I’m guessing your car was not the intended receiver! Luckily, it sounds like this dent probably isn’t too serious, which means there are a few DIY methods you can use to fix the sharp dent in your car.
If the dent is round and on the smaller side, the suction powers of a good plunger may do the trick. First, get both the plunger and the car wet to maximize the seal, and pull until you hear a gentle pop, which should be the sound of your dent disappearing.
Another clever trick is using a hairdryer combined with some compressed air. If you heat the impacted area with a hairdryer, the heat will expand the dent and make the area more malleable. Then, spray the area with a burst of canned compressed air. The dent should vanish immediately.
If that doesn’t work, you may need to visit a professional to fix the dent.
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