¤ How do you get a Ding out of a car? ¤

mamavazquez · Happy Camper Joined: 13 Mar 2007 Posts: 34

I have a ding in my car that is about the size of a half dollar....can anyone tell me an easy way to get it out?

southboca · Active Poster Joined: 13 Mar 2007 Posts: 100

Option 1: No idea if this works, but have heard anecdotal evidence many many times. Put some spit around the edges of the plunger. Put the plunger over the dent and create a seal. Pull.

Warning: You may get rust if the clear seal is cracked. This fix has only been recommended for small, regularly shaped dings where the paint is not cracked.

Option 2: Take your car to the shop. It should cost you about $50 for them to do a quick fix.

mamavazquez · Happy Camper Joined: 13 Mar 2007 Posts: 34

I am gonna try it! I will let you know how it works!!!

newbie · Active Poster Joined: 19 Mar 2007 Posts: 99

$50???????????? I have never ever ever heard of anything being fixed for $50!! No way!

SallyDP · Active Poster Joined: 16 Mar 2007 Posts: 100

Well, seems like a good idea to try it yourself and avoid paying the $50! It doesn't sound too complicated!

Lena · Active Poster Joined: 21 Apr 2007 Posts: 100

I don't know about the plunger but the theory is sound. At our place they have a piece of equipment that 'sucks' out small dents in the same way.

suze · Active Poster Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 100

I agreew ith the previous poster - I have NEVER gotten anything done with a mechanic for $50. Personally, I havce had a ding for a while and i just get used to it - -not worth the money to fix it.