How To Repair Hail Damage To a Car

After a hailstorm may people experience damage to their car. The storm comes with no warning and leave small dents all over the car. Those dents are reminders of that day. The damage does not have to be permanent and can be fixed to make your car look good again. You can do the repairs and save money by leaving out an expensive body shop.

How to Repair Hail Damage to a Car

Materials Needed

• Dry ice


• Blow dryer


• Rags


• Aluminum foil

1. Park the car in an area that gets plenty of sunshine. You want the sunlight to heat the surface of the car until it is hot when you touch it.


2. When the car has heated up, place dry ice in the middle of each dent. Allow the ice to sit on the car until the dents pop up.


3. You can also use a blow dryer to remove the dents. Turn on a blow dryer. Dry one dent until it is hot to touch.


4. Place a rag soaked in ice water on the dent. Wait until the dent pops out. The heat and cold will cause the dent to react.


5. Another alternative is to remove a piece of aluminum foil and put it over the dent. Use a lighter to heat the foil over the dent.


6. Heat the foil for about 40 seconds. Remove the foil. Spray the area with CO2. Make sure you turn the can upside down when you spray it.


7. The dent should pop up in about 50 seconds. Use a dry rag to wipe over the area.