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Introduction

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.

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Step 1

              How to Fast Fix a sharp edge on a garage door
  • Disconnect the garage door from the power supply.

Disconnect the garage door from the power supply.

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Step 2

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

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

Step 3

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

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

Step 4

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

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

Step 5

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

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

Step 6

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

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

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

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