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How to Remove Metal Shavings from Your Car

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Part: Body

After performing welding or other bodywork operations on a vehicle, it is normal to find metal shavings. These can be difficult to remove because they are so small that even a powerful vacuum cleaner may struggle to suck them up. Today, we will reveal a handy trick to easily and quickly eliminate metal shavings. You will need a sheet of paper, an Allen key, and a magnet. Attach the magnet to the key, place the paper on top, and go around removing all the shavings as shown in the video.

Updated on 9 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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