If you hit a parked car while exiting your place of employment and your automobile has a small dent in its fender as a result, remove the damage by completing the steps below. Afterwards, sand the damaged area and add fresh primer and paint to provide your car's body with a uniform appearance.
Materials
- handheld plunger
- damp rag
- power sander
- sandpaper
- automotive detergent
- bucket
- water hose
- sponge
- touch up primer pen
- cotton swab
- touch up paint
- clear automotive compound
- buffing mitt
Remove The Dent And Sand The Fender's Surface
Moisten the rubber end of a handheld plunger with a damp cloth so that the rubber will stick to the car's metal surface. Line the plunger up over the dent and press down firmly on the tool's handle until the rubber is secure. Pull the handle away from the car to remove the rubber. Reattach and remove the plunger until the dent has been eliminated.
Use a power sander that has a piece of low-grit paper attached to it to smooth out chipped paint on the car's exterior. Move the tool back and forth as needed. Once the surface is smooth, briefly sand it with a piece of high-grit paper.
Clean The Area That Was Sanded And Apply Fresh Primer And Paint
Use automotive detergent, water, and a sponge to wash the part of the car that was sanded. Rinse the car's exterior with a water hose. Wait for the car's fender to dry. Use a primer pen to apply a coat of primer to any areas in need. Push the tip against the car's exterior to emit the primer. If too much primer is applied by accident, remove it with a cotton swab. Wait for the primer to dry. Afterwards, apply a coat of touch up paint over the primer.
Many paint products that are designed to touch up small areas come with an applicator brush. Brush on an even coat of the product. Once the paint dries, add a second coat if additional coverage is needed.
Buff The Edges Of The Touch Up Paint
Apply a small amount of clear automotive compound to a buffing mitt. Move the mitt in tiny circles over the dry touch up paint to assist with blending the new paint with the rest of the paint on your car's exterior. Then, remove excess compound with a lint-free cloth. The damage to your vehicle's body that was previously visible will no longer be as evident.
For more information, contact professionals like River's Truck Center.
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