How to Remove a Dent From a Bumper

Summary: Bumpers are made of urethane plastic that has a lot of memory. Once the right pressure and mass is put behind the dent, it will pop. It may not pop out perfectly back to original shape, but the results are quite acceptable. This procedure only works on bumper dents in the corner and they have to be reasonably large. Think of it as a soccer ball with no air it and someone stepped on it. Heat the dented area to the equivalent of a very hot day in Palm Springs. Push with solid padded pressure behind dent and watch it pop. The crown and waves left over can be pressed down while warmed up like a ring manager presses on the cheeks of a prize fighter. Good luck and spend considerable time bending the tool for the right leveraged arch. An upside-down 'J' looking tool is best, however whatever works is fine as long as you can pad it.

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