How Do You Use A Slide Hammer For Dent Removal?
Slide hammers are the most popular and effective tool used in removing dents from vehicles. Body shops and collisions centers use them on large and small dents. You can purchase a slide hammer at any automotive supply store. It looks nothing like a carpenter’s hammer but is a long rod with a heavy handle that slides up and down the rod, which is what works to pull the dent out. Anyone can use a slide hammer to remove dents and repair their damaged vehicle. Step 1 Drill several holes in any dent that needs repair. Drill holes, spaced about three inches apart, inside the dent. The size of the hole should be the same size as the screw tip on the end of the slide hammer. Step 2 Place the slide hammer into one of the holes and screw the tip of the hammer into the hole. Make sure the tip is screwed in and secure. Step 3 Slide the handle of the hammer close to the car and then pull it back away from the car. The more pressure you place on the handle when pulling, the harder the hammer pulls o
