A Quick Tip for Resolving Garage Door Dents
Nobody likes an unsightly dent in their door, especially if they’re brand-new garage doors. Before you pick up the phone and call for help, give this neat little trick a try.
- Prepare Materials: Gather a sponge, soap, water, aluminum foil, a can of air, and a heat source. A blow torch or a lighter would be perfect here.
- Clean the Dent: Gently clean the dent in the overhead door with soap and water without applying excessive pressure. Allow the area to dry thoroughly for several hours.
- Apply Aluminum Foil and Heat: Place aluminum foil over the door’s dent and apply heat using a lighter or blow torch. After a minute, remove the foil swiftly and spray the dent with the can of air held upside down. The sudden cold from the carbon dioxide solution helps the dent retract. Just like that, your garage door panel should look like a brand-new installation.
- Check for Improvement: The dent should begin to diminish, restoring the door’s original shape. This method, known to work on car dents as well, often yields very positive results for garage door dents. If it didn’t work, you can try again but your garage door panel just may need greater repairs or replacement.
What If My Door Is Still Damaged?
Unfortunately, this dent removal method is guaranteed to work all the time. Most dents are only cosmetic and can be safely ignored. However, if the dent impedes the operation of your door, then you’ll need to call a garage door repair company to give you a hand.