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Here's how to fix a dent or scrape on your car using a cheap roll of tape

Dec 4, 2019, 20:01 IST

Dang! That's a decent little dent in the rear bumper of my Toyota RAV4 hybrid.

As you can see, I have a dent, a slight crack, some scuffs, and a section of the bumper that's detaching.

Not to worry. I've fixed scratches on my other car, a Prius. That time, I matched the paint. But because the damage is worse on my RAV4, and the vehicle is black, I could use another technique.

Gorilla Tape to the rescue!

A roll cost me $6 at AutoZone. Gorilla Tape is stickier than duct tape, which I've used before to fix my cars.

This isn't going to be a serious repair — just enough to hold by bumper together for a few months. I also have to deal with that damage to the trim down by the exhaust pipe. And I'm not going to worry about that dent.

First step: I cleaned the area so that the tape can stick well to the surface.

Step 2: I secured the problem area so that I could pull it flush with a second layer of tape.

I continued to the area above the dent.

Step 3: I applied larger pieces of tape in sections, so I could get a good, tight seal.

Mission accomplished! The bumper should now remain attached.

Step 4: Cover the scuffs and scrapes.

Now I'll deal with this tricky bit. I don't think the tape is going to adhere to the finish all that well, but I'm gonna do my best.

Repair complete!

It's far from perfect, but at least the damage won't get any worse!

Don't be afraid to tackle these minor repair jobs! They're simple, cheap, and they can help you keep your car on the road when damage is minor.

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