How do I repair holes in hollow metal doors?
#1
02-10-07, 06:32 AM
How do I repair holes in hollow metal doors?
I have two sets of hollow metal french doors that face west. I am removing the existing shades that cover the glass and will need to fill the screw holes. What do I fill them with?
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#2
02-10-07, 08:58 AM
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It depends on how good of a job you want to do. Quick and easy: caulk or spackle. Good job: body filler (used for cars)....fill, sand & paint.
#3
02-10-07, 01:14 PM
I'd vote for bondo or a drywall setting compound like durabond. You could also use painters putty or glazing. While caulking will stick well it is almost impossible to hide the repair with caulk.
#4
02-11-07, 11:06 AM
I like the bondo way. But you will have to remove all the paint and get right down to the bare metal for a good bond-o. Minwax makes a wood filler that acts just like Bondo, and may be a little less expensive. I use it alot on minor wood damage, and it makes the damaged area stronger than the wood surrounding it.
#5
02-23-07, 09:21 AM
Depending on the size of the hole/repair, you may have to reinforce it with fiberglass or equivalent then featheredge the filler. If its just small screw holes you can just slap it on. If you want to go all out, you can always spot weld sheet metal into the spot, grind down, and put a nice fine coat of filler on top to smooth out the grind marks like what is done in body shops.
#6
02-23-07, 09:59 AM
Originally Posted by n0c7
If you want to go all out, you can always spot weld sheet metal into the spot, grind down, and put a nice fine coat of filler on top to smooth out the grind marks like what is done in body shops.
First the doors aren't really hollow, they have stryofoam insulation in them. Also the heat would damage the plastic sash.
#8
02-23-07, 03:38 PM
Originally Posted by marksr
NOT AN OPTION!!!
First the doors aren't really hollow, they have stryofoam insulation in them. Also the heat would damage the plastic sash.
First the doors aren't really hollow, they have stryofoam insulation in them. Also the heat would damage the plastic sash.
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02-23-07, 05:22 PM
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