One of the main benefits of an aluminum garage door is that it does not require all of the maintenance that wooden doors require. While it is maintenance-free, that does not mean that it is resistant to dents. In fact, aluminum garage doors and even steel doors can dent rather easily if you even tap them with your car, your bike, or any other recreational vehicle. While it might be tempting to replace the door entirely, there are inexpensive ways to get rid of the dents. Read on and learn a dent removal technique that will save you not only money, but time as well.

1. How to Fix a Dent in a Garage Door
One of the main benefits of an aluminum garage door is that it does not require
all of the maintenance that wooden doors require.While it is maintenance-free,
that does not mean that it is resistant to dents. In fact, aluminum garage doors and
even steel doors can dent rather easily if you even tap them with your car, your
bike, or any other recreational vehicle.While it might be tempting to replace the
door entirely, there are inexpensive ways to get rid of the dents. Read on and
learn a dent removal technique that will save you not only money, but time as well.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1: Use the bucket, fill it with water, and add dish soap. Thoroughly wash the
dented area with a sponge and remove all of the dirt. Make sure the area and clean
and dry before you move on.
STEP 2: Unroll enough foil to cover the dent and to give you room to hold the foil at
each end. Cut the piece of foil from the roll and keep it within reach.
STEP 3: Make sure you have your lighter and your can of air handy. Lay the piece of
aluminum foil flat and cover the dent. Keep the foil flat against the door with your hand
near the corner and away from the dent.
STEP 4: Pick up your lighter and move the lit flame back and forth over the dent for
60 seconds. Make sure you use a consistent motion so that the flame hits the aluminum
foil wherever the stubborn dent is. Once you are done, remove the foil and hold your
air can upside down. Spray the can while it is upside down over the dent for at least 30
seconds. You must hold the can upside down because the carbon dioxide in the can in
the secret ingredient.
The aluminum will go back into place because of the drastic change in temperatures. Watch your
dent pop back and disappear within two minutes. As you can see, removing your garage door dent
does not require any special skills or equipment. Try these steps and tackle the problem without
spending any money.
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SUPPLIES NEEDED
FOR THE PROJECT
Most of the tools
you are going to
need to make your
garage door
dent-free can be
found around
your home.
Here is a checklist
that you should
review before you
start the process:
Medium-sized
bucket
Dish soap
Outdoor hose
Heavy-duty
sponge
High-grade
aluminum foil
Standard lighter
Compressed air
If you do not have
any of these items,
make sure you take
a trip to the store
before you start.
Not having what you
will need will affect
the project.