How To Remove Spray Paint From Aluminum Garage Door

Aluminum doesn t oxidize but the factory finish can deteriorate.

How to remove spray paint from aluminum garage door.

Spraying a garage door with cans of paint is apt to be an expensive proposition. It is always a good idea to not paint outside objects in extremely wet cold or hot conditions. Paint can be a force to be reckoned with. How to paint a metal garage door with canned spray paint.

A typical garage door is 7 feet high by 9 feet wide and. Rent or buy a paint sprayer to paint the door instead of using canned spray paint which will produce poor results on a large area. Let the door air dry after spraying it. You ll want to paint when the weather is comfortable and dry as paint may not dry to the desired finish if it s too hot or cold outdoors or if conditions are damp or wet from recent rain.

Remove rust sand and wash the surface before you paint the garage door. Regular soap and water won t do much to relieve a metal door of this stubborn substance. The type of paint will determine the amount of effort involved in removing it. Remove any loose particles with a firm bristled brush and use the warm soapy water to clean the door and scrub off any loose parts that chip away from the surface.

Whenever operating spray equipment take proper safety precautions stay alert and be mindful of potential hazards. You can also use a nylon brush to scrub off the debris. If the aluminum door is a garage door don t take it down. It finds its way to surfaces it isn t wanted upon and dares anyone to try to remove it.

Prepping the garage door ensures that paint will go on easily and hold up well.