Fix Aluminum Siding Dents

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Fix aluminum siding dents.

Apply a metal primer on. Screw the 6 self tapping screw into the center of the dent. You want it where it s deepest. Depending on the dent and body.

If the damaged piece can be removed they might be able to turn it over and gently bang out the dent. Scrape any flaking paint and sand smooth. You ll have to drill pull sand fill smooth and paint. The next steps include.

Apply heat with your source of choice. Remove rust and. 3 shake a spray can of corrosion inhibiting paint. Select a sheet metal screw slightly wider than the hole you ve drilled.

Next pull on the screw with a pair of pliers. Drill a small hole in the center of the dent. Using sandpaper take off all the paint. It doesn t take a lot.

Apply an alcohol base primer or an oil base primer that has been thinned with 2 cups of thinner per gallon of primer. How to fix small dents in aluminum siding drill a hole in it. Insert a sheet metal screw. Here s what to do.

Place a flat washer onto a sheet metal screw and then screw it part of the way into one of the holes you drilled. Disconnect battery and any other electronics in the repair area. Pressure wash and allow to dry. Hopefully the dent will pop out and the siding will be.

Repair any scratches on the siding by lightly sanding the scratched area with sandpaper. Pop any dents out of the aluminum siding by first drilling a 1 8 inch hole in the center of the dent with a. For some dents it might just be easier to put in a new piece of aluminum siding. Use a 1 8 inch bit or a similar size.

Heat up the damaged area. Also know that aluminum siding can and should be painted. If you ve ever done some body work on a dented automobile it might not seem so daunting. Wipe off the sanding dust with a rag wipe the siding again with a damp sponge to pick up finer particles and dry the siding with a clean rag.

Depending on the colour of the siding it may be difficult to match. Fixing dents in aluminum siding takes a little more effort. Drill a couple of 1 8 inch holes in the part of the siding that contains the dent. It will start changing right away as stress is released.

Place a washer on. Use pliers to pull the dent halfway up.