How to Remove Dents From Antique Cars
One of the first things buyers look at in antique cars is the body. Even a minor scratch or dent significantly drops the price, usually because the shopper thinks it takes too much money and time to remove those problems. When it comes to dents, though, you'll find that it's fairly easy to get rid of those problem areas and it only takes a few hours of your time. By using dry ice and products from around the house, you can remove any dents and sell the car for a top price.
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Instructions
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Press the suction cup against the side of the car, on top of the dent, forming an airtight seal, and then pull off quickly. The pressure from the suction cup pulls the dent out of the car and makes the panel flat again. These suction cups are specifically designed for use on cars.
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Remove the dent by working from the inside of the car. On antique cars, it's usually easier to try this on door panels because it's easier to access the inside of the door. Push the body spoon against the inside of the door, which causes it to pop back out on the outside of the car.
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Remove the dents with dry ice. Hold the dry ice against the surface of smaller dents, wait several seconds and then pull the dry ice away. Wear dry ice gloves to protect your hands.
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Press the dry ice against larger dents, working on one small area of the dent at a time. Hold the dry ice against the outside edge of the dent for several seconds and then move onto another area along the edge. Once you pull the outside of the dent out, move the dry ice onto the inside of the dent.
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Turn a hair dryer on high heat and focus it on the dent. Remove after two to three minutes and focus the air compressor on the dent. Alternate using the heat from the hair dryer and the cold air from the air compressor. The constant temperature fluctuations push the dent out.
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Tips & Warnings
If you're worried about damaging the antique car, use a restoration specialist. These professionals can remove the dent using tools in the shop, but it's often an expensive proposition.
References
- Photo Credit Antique Car image by TekinT from Fotolia.com
