Instead you just want to make sure that you get all the nasty grit and grime off of it otherwise your coat of paint is going to look shoddy.
Sanding and painting garage doors.
Before painting a garage door clean it with a sponge and soapy water and dry it with a towel.
Sand the entire surface of the door if there was a lot of peeling paint.
Prepare and clean the door.
Then tape off any areas you don t want the paint to touch like the edge of the house.
Then take a sanding block and scrub down the entire surface of the door.
We recommend wearing protective eyewear and a dust mask before you scrub or sand your garage door to remove any dust and loose paint.
This is a crucial step that will ensure your paint will adhere to your garage door.
In this video i show you step by step how to easily and quickly paint a garage door with professional results.
Next apply 1 coat of primer to help the paint stick and allow it to dry for 12 hours.
Use a sanding block or a sheet of sandpaper to sand small areas that cannot be accessed with the sander.
Prepping the garage door ensures that paint will go on easily and hold up well.