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How to Fast Fix a sharp edge on a garage door

Introduction

Use this guide to bevel a sharp, potentially hazardous, edge on your garage door.

Many garage doors have metal railings that could contain sharp edges and such dangers might pose a threat and cause the garage door to be replaced. Here, we provide instructions on how to eliminate a sharp edge on a garage door to reduce waste and cost associated with replacing an entire garage door.

Be sure to practice caution when working with the sharp edge.

What you need

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    • Disconnect the garage door from the power supply.

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    • Spray the cleaning solution on the sharp edge of the garage door railing and the metal file.

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  4. How to Fast Fix a sharp edge on a garage door: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the debris from the sharp edge of the garage door using a brush.

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    • Use the metal file to bevel the sharp edge of the garage door by grinding against it in a curved motion.

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  6. How to Fast Fix a sharp edge on a garage door: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use the metal brush to clear the debris from the beveled edge.

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  7. How to Fast Fix a sharp edge on a garage door: step 6, image 1 of 2 How to Fast Fix a sharp edge on a garage door: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Clean the beveled edge using the rag and the cleaning solution.

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Conclusion

Assess the sharpness of the edge and bevel further if necessary.

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Dylan Thompson

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