DIY dent repair This method will only work if you have a bigger shallow dent and there's a brace underneath it. Best thing to do is the pop off your hood pad to verify. If the dent is small and tight or creased this will not work. If there is a brace under the dent, you can use a metal spatula or buy a glue cutter like the one I'm using online. Slide it underneath the brace and slowly start cutting the glue. in most cases it will spring out perfectly, but in some cases, it could still leave some