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How to Fix Small Dents in Aluminum Siding

Aluminum siding is a great way to protect your house from the weather and requires little maintenance. Because aluminum is a light metal, it can also easily be dented by objects such as sports balls or hail. Fortunately, repairing a dent in aluminum siding is usually a relatively easy fix. Unlike vinyl siding, the bad news is a repaired area on aluminum siding may have to repainted. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Drill
  • Sheet metal screw
  • Pliers
  • Aluminum filler
  • Putty knife
  • Paint
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Instructions

    • 1

      Dill a hole in the center of the dent.

    • 2

      Place a sheet metal screw into the hole at an angle.

    • 3

      Attach pliers to the head of the screw. Pull on the screw until the dent pops out. Remove the screw from the siding.

    • 4

      Fill in the hole with plastic aluminum filler, spread on a putty knife.

    • 5

      Lightly sand the area with 120-grit sandpaper.

    • 6

      Paint the area with an acrylic house paint that matches the color of the siding.

Tips & Warnings

  • Larger dents may require more than one screw. If the dent does not pop out the first time, place the screw in a hole at a different angle.

  • Only sand and paint the siding when it is dry.

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