How To Fix A Dent In An Aluminum Garage Door

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How to fix a dent in an aluminum garage door.

Lay the piece of aluminum foil flat and cover the dent. Lightly sand the dented area with 80 grit sandpaper to help the patching compound bond then wipe clean. Stand next to the dent in your garage door. Tap the square with an elastic hammer to straighten out the dent.

At this point the process becomes very quick and the dent should be removed in no time. After a minute remove the foil and spray the dent with the compressed air upside down for about 30 seconds. Make sure you use a consistent motion so that the flame hits the aluminum foil wherever the stubborn dent is. Hold it against your garage door with your hand at the edge of the foil.

Holding the aluminum foil in place use your heat source it can be a lighter or something similar to apply heat against the foil for at least a minute moving the heat source at a consistent speed over the foil to ensure even coverage. Keep the foil flat against the door with your hand near the corner and away from the dent. Once the foil is held to the dented portion of the garage door keep your hand toward the top corner away from the dented portion. Fill the bucket with water and add some dishwashing detergent.

Use the sponge with the water and detergent to wash the dented area of the door thoroughly. Next take a piece of aluminum foil that is sized to fit over the dented area and place it over the dent. To begin unroll a piece of aluminum foil large enough to cover the dent and allow you to hold it to the garage door. Set the aluminum foil the lighter and the compressed air canister with the top removed at your feet.

Lay the foil flush against the dent so it is completely covered. Pick up your lighter and move the lit flame back and forth over the dent for 60 seconds. Pick up the piece of aluminum foil and lay it flat against your garage door so it completely covers the entire dent. Put a strip of aluminum foil over the dent.

It is vital that the entire area is heated. Below are ways to fix a dented garage door panel. Use the heat source so it evenly heats up the foil. Place a square of wood on the distending side of the dent if conceivable.

Taking the lighter move it over the area of the dent making sure you cover the entire area with the flame with a consistent motion for one minute. Now you have your materials to hand follow the next seven steps to remove the dent in your aluminum garage door.