Large dents in your garage door will likely indicate the need for replacement, especially when they affect more than one panel. However, those more minor dents and dings may only need a repair. Of course, we recommend calling one of our professionals for dent repair or garage door replacement. But here are some tips you may want to consider:
From baseballs to bicycles, tour garage doors can suffer dents. In many ways, Failing to fix the problem is never a good idea. Whenever your garage door is damaged, your home’s curb appeal will suffer. It signals neglect, as people (including home buyers!) may assume that if your garage door is neglected, the rest of the home is too.
To repair a small dent in your garage door, you can probably use many materials you already have lying around the home. Try one of these two methods.
Method #1
You’ll Need:
- wooden block
- putty knife
- sandpaper
- patching material
- rubber mallet
- paint
- primer
What to do:
- Wash down the area with warm water and detergent and let it dry.
- Put the wood block over the dent and tap lightly with the mallet to pop out the dent.
- Use the sandpaper to even it out.
- Cover the dented area with patching material, using the putty knife to even it out. Let it dry, then sand again.
- Apply the primer and let it dry.
- Paint.
Method #2
You’ll Need:
- Compressed air
- heat source
- aluminum foil
What to do:
- Wash the area with warm water and detergent, drying thoroughly.
- Place a piece of foil over the dented area.
- Heat the foil with a heat source for one minute.
- Remove the foil.
- Spray the dented area with compressed air upside down for 30 seconds.
While both are good suggestions, stubborn dents won’t respond either. For those with large, complex dents, always call in a professional. The skilled technicians at M&M Garage Doors have been in the business for many years, honing the knowledge necessary to get the job done efficiently.
When you call us, we can diagnose the problem, suggest the best solution, and provide a free quote for the fix. Never leave dents alone. They may seem minor issues at the time, but they can lead to more significant problems, affecting the entire door’s structural integrity and even rust. And they will affect the curb appeal of your home.
Contact M&M Garage Doors
Let M&M Garage Doors handle all your garage door repair or replacement needs. Contact us now for more information or to schedule a repair.
