dent remover

Descriptions list dent sizes starting at about 0.2 inches. Some adjustable lifters are shown to handle dents up to about 5.3 inches, while some bridge pullers list coverage up to about 3.54 inches.

Typical steps given are: 1) Clean the dent area, 2) Apply hot glue to a puller tab and press it onto the dent, 3) Wait briefly for the glue to set, 4) Use the lifter or puller to pull the dent out, 5) Spray alcohol and scrape or peel off remaining glue residue.

Warranties vary by listing, ranging from 30-day limited warranties to 2-year limited warranties. Several items specify a 1-year limited warranty.

Listings include adjustable dent lifters and bridge pullers, slide/slide-hammer pullers, suction-cup pullers, rod sets for pushing from behind, pliers for edge work, and glue-tab kits with hot glue guns and tap-down tools.

Suction pullers attach using a heavy rubber cup and a quick-release handle to grip and lift the dented area. Glue-tab repair involves applying hot glue to a puller tab, placing the tab on the dent, waiting a short time for the glue to set, lifting the dent with the puller, then using alcohol and a scraper to remove glue residue.

Features that reduce paint damage include soft bottoms or soft material on lifter bases, soft rubber pads on suction cups, and the use of paintless dent repair techniques. Some listings also note glue that is easy to remove after pulling.