Almost every driver out there has their fair share of stories regarding minor car accidents, such as backing up on a pole, rear ending a stray shopping cart, or dropping a heavy object on the trunk lid. And, the usual result is having an ugly dent or a scraped finish on their car. The bad thing about this is that claiming insurance for small damage on your car can be quite costly. Also, getting it repaired by a professional can be very expensive.
However, there are ways to fix dents and minor scratches on the car. With a plunger, touch up paint and other supplies for repairing scratches and dents, you will be able to repair unsightly small dents and scratches and make your car look like as if nothing happened.
If you've encountered an accident where it has damaged a large body panel, you may be able to pull the dent back out. All you need to do is dump soapy water over the affected area and stick a household plunger on it. After that, gently pull the plunger in order to pull the panel back into shape. The water will be able to help with the suction and the soap will be able to allow you to slide the plunger down the panel to break the suction.
However, if the accident resulted in a small dent near a creased area of the car, you will need to place a small block of wood at the tip of the dent. Then, you will need to gently tap the wood with a mallet in order to force the misplaced metal back into its original shape.
Scratches and chips on the finish are also very easy to fix. All you need to do is purchase a bottle of touch up paint with the same color of the finish of your car.
The first step is to wash the scraped area with the soapy water. Pay close attention to tar and bugs on the affected area and make sure that you remove them. Then, wet a fine grit sandpaper and carefully sand out the edges of the scraped area. After that, you need to dry the area and let it sit for at least 10 to 15 minutes or up until the area is completely dried. After this, spray the area with your bottle of touch up paint. You can apply a second coat after the first coat dries up.
As you can see, repairing minor scratches and dents are easy to do. You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars on repairs to get it fixed. By following these tips, you can be sure that you will be able to repair minor dents and scratches from your car effectively.
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