Generally when you need a patch to your your rv siding it is easier to just replace that damaged section if your siding is aluminum.
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There is one way to repair a dent in your aluminum before replacing the damaged panel.
Extending out about 2 inches beyond the damaged area.
This enables you to only replace those panels that are actually damaged.
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Plus repairing specific areas on your rv is often easier with this type of siding as you can remove and restore just the damaged sections.
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Aluminum siding serves multiple purposes on your rv.
There is probably less work in replacing the damaged section than there is trying to repair it.
Fiberglass siding is a durable material that does not easily dent peel or fade.
Quick and rough how to remove aluminum rv siding.
The plan is to first glue the thin fiberglass panel to the 1 8 plywood and then attach the sandwiched panel to the aluminum frame.
Aluminum is also lightweight and allows you to pull your rv or trailer with lower capacity vehicles.
It protects against weather and pests adds stability to the frame and adds character according to the my great home website.
Frequent traveling and exposure to a variety of weather conditions causes aluminum siding to develop corrosion spots overtime.
The aluminum is placed on your rv in sections.
The good thing about replacing aluminum rv siding is that you do not have to replace every panel.
If these holes are repaired promptly you can prevent the corrosion from spreading.
Once the skim coat had cured another thin coat of bondo was applied over the patch and the aluminum siding.