Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Fix A Dinged up Door

Create a dented metal garage door contemplate nearly fresh again


Many owners of garages in the USA choose to install metal doors, Particulary steel. This includes doors erect on commercial and privately owned garages. These doors are generally less expensive than their wooden counterparts, and Testament remain distinct agedness without the demand for Exorbitant continuation. One hot potato that may occur is a immature to medium sized dent, which you can repair Homewards without the work of a know onions repairman.


Instructions


1. Sand the sphere with 150-grit sandpaper. Make sure to work the filler into all the smaller areas that require repair. Allow the filler to dry.4.


Soak a soft cloth with rubbing alcohol. Clean the affected area to remove any impurities that will keep the auto-body filler from adhering to the metal.


3. Apply a thin layer of auto-body filler with a putty knife. This Testament remove any distemper, and nourishment ready the surface for the repair. Work the sandpaper into the crevices of the dent to remove all the old paint.2.


Continue to fill the hole until the dented area is the same level as the surrounding garage door. Allow the final layer to dry.


5. Sand the auto-body filler smooth with a piece of 80-grit sandpaper. Switch to a piece of 150-grit sandpaper after a few minutes.


6. Cover the dented area with a coat of acrylic latex primer. Allow the first coat to dry and apply a second coat. Allow this coat to dry also.


7. Cover the primer with a coat of outdoor enamel trim paint. Allow the first coat to dry and apply a second.