VEVOR 89-Piece Paintless Dent Repair Kit: what's included and how it works

The VEVOR 89-piece paintless dent repair kit gathers the tools used for glue-pull dent removal on vehicle panels. VEVOR says it is meant for minor dents, door dings and hail marks, and that the method leaves the original paint intact. This page describes what is in the kit and how glue-pull repair generally works.

How glue-pull dent repair works

Paintless dent repair avoids sanding, filler and repainting. In the glue-pull method, a plastic tab is attached to the low point of the dent with hot glue. A puller then lifts the tab slowly so the metal moves back toward its original shape, and the glue is released with a little alcohol and scraped off. The listing summarizes it as: apply heated glue to a tab, attach it to the depression, wait about two minutes, place the lifter, pull slowly, then spray alcohol and shovel off the glue.

The approach generally suits shallow dents where the paint is not cracked and the metal has not creased sharply. Results depend on the dent, the panel and your patience.

What's in the kit

According to the listing, the 89 pieces are:

• 10 rods (A6, B7 to B11, C2, C4 to C6)
• 1 slide hammer, 1 golden dent lifter, 1 bridge puller and 1 short T-bar puller
• 1 hammer and 1 rubber hammer
• 1 LED reflecting board
• 1 hot glue gun and 10 glue sticks
• 66 puller tabs
• 1 tap-down tool with 9 heads
• 1 plastic shovel, 1 empty bottle
• 1 tool bag and 2 woven bags

Pullers and rods

The golden lifter works with the tabs to draw dents out gradually. The slide hammer and bridge puller offer other ways of applying lift. VEVOR describes the stainless steel rods as having different amplitudes, so a rod can be matched to the shape of the dent, and says the ergonomic pliers reduce effort.

Glue gun and tap-down tools

The hot glue gun has a drip-proof nozzle and VEVOR says it heats in 3 to 5 minutes. Tap-down tools are used to knock down raised high spots that can form around a dent as the metal is pulled. The kit's nine tap-down heads cover small and irregular shapes.

LED reflecting board

A reflecting board shows the shape of the dent by casting a line of light across the panel. As the line straightens, you can see the repair progress. It is a common aid in dent work, since small dents are hard to see in plain light.

Other surfaces

VEVOR says the kit also suits other metal surfaces such as refrigerators, motorcycles and washing machines. Steel and aluminum panels behave differently, and some modern panels are thinner or less forgiving.

Who it suits

It suits car owners and hobbyists who want to try fixing small dings at home and who are willing to learn. Large, sharp or creased damage, or dents on a panel edge, usually needs a professional assessment.

What to check before you buy

• Dent type: confirm that the paint is intact and the dent is shallow and fairly smooth.
• Panel material: check whether the panel is steel or aluminum and read the manual's cautions.
• Hot glue: the glue gun and glue get hot, so use it carefully and follow the manual.
• Practice: try the technique on a scrap panel or a less visible area first.
• Power: check that the glue gun's plug suits your outlet.
• Paint condition: previously repainted or damaged paint may lift with a glue pull.

The short version

• An 89-piece glue-pull paintless dent repair kit.
• Includes a golden lifter, slide hammer, bridge puller, 66 tabs and a glue gun.
• Ten stainless steel rods and a nine-head tap-down tool.
• LED reflecting board and carry bags included.
• Best suited to minor dents and door dings, not heavy damage.

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