Plunger

• The easiest way to remove dents is by using a paintless method. This only works if the dent has no paint chips that reveal the bare metal of the car. If bare metal is exposed to the air, rust can penetrate the metal in less than 24 hours. Check the dent and surrounding areas to make sure there is no bare metal. If there is only a small amount, cover it with touch-up paint after the dent is repaired.
  
  Find a household plunger to use on the car. Wet the dent with water and wipe it with dish liquid. Press the plunger against the car to create suction, then pull it back using the same motions as you would to plunge the toilet. Do this until the dent pops back into place. You may need to slide the plunger around to different areas of the dent if the dent is large. The dish liquid and wet surface allow the plunger to easily slide around on the sheet metal.
  
  

Hammer and Dolly

• This method of removing dents works well if you have access to the back side of the dent. For dents on fenders, remove the plastic lining inside the wheel wells. For dents in doors, remove the inside door panel to get to them. For dents on the rear of the car, removing the carpet liner in the trunk may reveal the back side of the dent. Use a body hammer and dolly, either wooden or metal) to gently tap the dent out. Place the dolly against the highest point of the back side of the dent. Gently tap the dolly with the hammer until the sheep metal moves back into place. With some dents, a few taps may pop it back into place. Other dents need to be shaped into place with more tapping.
  
  

Body Filler

• For small dents, body filler is an easy way to go. This requires no drilling or using a dent puller. Sand or grind down the paint in and around the dent to remove old paint and primer. Apply a thick coat of body filler so that it stands higher than the surface of the car. Allow the filler to dry for at least an hour and then sand it smooth with rough 120 grit sandpaper. Once the area is smooth with the surrounding surface of the car, you can apply primer and then paint to completely finish the dent.