Patching Holes In Aluminum Siding

Also know that aluminum siding can and should be painted.

Patching holes in aluminum siding.

Peel off any excess so the patch is flush with the front of the aluminum siding. Work fast because this stuff sets up quick. Scrape any flaking paint and sand smooth. Of liquid dish detergent.

Lightly sand the corroded holes down to the bare metal. Avoid smearing excess caulk all over the surrounding siding the less you get on the siding the less obvious the repair will be. Apply an alcohol base primer or an oil base primer that has been thinned with 2 cups of thinner per gallon of primer. Sand the corners of the area you cut and lightly sand an area of about 1 inch on both sides the top and bottom of the gap.

Continue by sanding down the corners of the area that you cut down in the same manner as step 1. For a large hole simply remove the portion of the steel siding that contains the hole with your sharp knife. The less you have to cut the better. 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.

3 shake a spray can of corrosion inhibiting paint. Pressure wash and allow to dry. Repairing small aluminum holes step 1 clean the area around the hole in the aluminum with a sponge soaked in warm water mixed with liquid detergent. Mix the two components together thoroughly then push the putty into the hole with your fingertip.

Rinse thoroughly with water to remove the detergent dirt and debris. Squirt enough caulk into the hole to fill the area behind the hole. Before filling the hole wipe the siding clean. Similar to many projects patching aluminum siding requires some prep work to ensure a.

Step 4 cut out a piece of replacement siding. Step 2 dampen a clean cloth with water and 1 2 tsp. Don your latex gloves again then pull off a small chunk of aluminum repair epoxy from the tube. Try to remove as little of the siding as possible.