National Weather Service data show that it is more likely for hailstorms to happen during the spring. While the clouds that produce them can be sporadic, the onslaught of a hailstorm can cause aesthetic disaster to your car with unsightly dents. These dents not only look ugly, but they are also very costly to repair. It's possible, however, to do these repairs yourself with a few tools already available in the house, in addition to a can of compressed air from an electronics store or your local home improvement store.
Instructions
1. Use a cleaning agent specially made for the exterior of vehicles. Read the manufacturer's instructions on the back of the package for proper water-to-agent proportions. Lather up your sponge by dipping it into the solution and scrub away at the dent. Use a paper towel to wipe the area dry.
2. Park the vehicle close to an electric power source. If necessary, use an extension cord. There will be an electrical outlet in the garage.
3. Place your tools and can of compressed air in your work area. From an open port on the connector hub of the extension cord, attach a hair dryer and place it nearby as well.
4. Switch on your hair dryer to its maximum heat setting. Place the heat into the cavity of the dent while keeping it a few centimeters away from the surface. Focus the heat for about five minutes, making sure that the metal becomes hot.
5. Switch off the hair dryer and put it aside. Immediately turn the can of compressed air upside down. Place the nozzle a few centimeters away from the surface and blast away for 10 to 15 seconds. The upside-down can of compressed air will release liquid carbon dioxide. The cold temperature will make the hot metal expand rapidly, which, in turn, will cause the dent to pop out.
6. Use a clean towel to wipe the surface dry once the frozen particles have melted.
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