What tool is commonly used to remove dents?

• A. Body hammer and dolly.
• B. Screwdriver and pliers.
• C. Torque wrench and ratchet.
• D. Sandpaper and filler knife.

Answer: (A)

Removing dents is about reshaping the metal, not masking it. A body hammer and dolly work as a matched pair: the hammer taps the outside of the panel to drive the metal back toward its original contour, while the dolly, pressed against the inside of the panel, provides a solid backing so the metal doesn’t stretch and so the high spots can be pushed down smoothly. Used together, they let you restore a smooth, even surface by controlled shaping.

The other tools aren’t for dent removal. A screwdriver and pliers are merely fasteners, not shaping tools. A torque wrench and ratchet are for tightening bolts to specific torque. Sandpaper and a filler knife come into play after the dent is minimized to finish and fill the area, not to remove the dent itself.