Fixing hail dents and dry ice hacks for your car

A lot of people wonder if they can fix hail dents and dry ice is usually the first trick they hear about when looking for a DIY solution. It sounds like one of those urban legends that's just crazy enough to be true. You take a block of frozen carbon dioxide, press it against a ding in your hood, and—pop—the metal snaps back to its original shape like magic. It's an enticing idea, especially if you've just walked outside after a summer storm to find your prized vehicle looking like the surface of the moon. But before you go rushing to the grocery store to buy out their entire supply of dry ice, we should probably talk about what's actually happening under the surface and whether this method is actually worth your time. ...

March 2, 2026 · 7 min · Ochoa Billy