The Unluckiest Camry in America: Fixing a Dent on a 1999 Toyota Camry

TLDRThis video shows how to fix a huge dent on a 1999 Toyota Camry using low-cost tools and techniques.

Key insights

💥The 1999 Toyota Camry in this video has been repeatedly hit in the same spot, resulting in a huge dent.

🔧Low-cost tools from Harbor Freight, including a suction dent puller and a crossbar dent repair kit, are used to fix the dent.

🔥The blow dryer and compressed air trick, as well as the plunger method, are attempted but prove to be less effective in fixing the dent.

🙌The bridge puller method, using a glue gun and bridge puller, is the most successful in pulling out the dent.

👌With perseverance and about $15 in total cost, the dent on the 1999 Toyota Camry is successfully fixed.

Q&A

What caused the huge dent on the 1999 Toyota Camry?

The car was repeatedly hit in the same spot over the past few years.

What low-cost tools are used to fix the dent?

Tools from Harbor Freight, including a suction dent puller and a crossbar dent repair kit, are used.

Are the blow dryer and compressed air trick effective in fixing the dent?

No, they prove to be less effective in fixing the dent on the 1999 Toyota Camry.

What is the most successful method in fixing the dent?

The bridge puller method, using a glue gun and bridge puller, is the most successful in pulling out the dent.

How much does it cost to fix the dent?

The total cost for fixing the dent is about $15.

Timestamped Summary

00:09Introduction to the 1999 Toyota Camry with a huge dent.

00:35The car has been repeatedly hit in the same spot over the past few years.

01:09Low-cost tools from Harbor Freight, including a suction dent puller and a crossbar dent repair kit, are used.

02:04The blow dryer and compressed air trick is attempted but proves to be less effective.

02:47The plunger method is also attempted but has limited success.

06:36The bridge puller method, using a glue gun and bridge puller, is the most successful in pulling out the dent.

08:51Finishing work is done to restore the panel's body line and make final adjustments.

09:59The overall cost for fixing the dent is about $15.