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If the metal door on your garage is rusted, here the steps needed to remove it. After finishing, add a coat of rust inhibiting primer and paint to the metal so that it is protected from future damage. Complete some maintenance steps to further protect the door from problems.
Use the Following Materials
Remove Rust and Clean the Door
Attach a piece of low grit sandpaper to an electric sander. Move it over the door's surface in straight lines. After the rust is no longer apparent and the sanded areas feel smooth, lightly sand over them with a piece of fine grit paper. Wipe the sanded areas off with a tack cloth to remove sanding residue on the door. Clean the door with a natural bristle scrub brush and soapy water. Rinse well with a water hose. Dry the door off with some towels. Lay a drop cloth down in front of the door.
Apply Rust Inhibiting Primer and Paint
Cover fixtures on the door with painter's tape. Place strips of tape around windows. Apply an even coat of spray primer that is designed to prevent rust from forming to the door. Begin in one of the top corners of the door and add the primer in a straight line. After the entire door is covered, wait a few hours for the primer to dry. If any areas on the door need more coverage, add a second coat of primer.
Add a coat of rust inhibiting paint over the primer. If the door was previously painted, use the same color. Apply the paint in straight lines. After the paint dries, add a second coat if you would like to deepen the color. After the paint has dried completely, carefully remove the painter's tape.
Maintain the Door
The newly painted door can be maintained by removing stains with a soft bristle scrub brush and soapy water. If surface dirt appears on the door, rinse it off with a hose that is adjusted to a setting that provides high water pressure. As long as you continue to care for the door on a regular basis, the paint and primer will last for several years and will prevent rust from forming on the door. For assistance, talk to a professional like Academy Door & Control Corporation.
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