fixing dents on metal exterior door

[quazimoto]

Is there any kind of filler that can be used on a metal exterior door to fill in dents. I want to fix my mom's main entry door but don't want to replace the door. I just want to ensure the material used for filling and sanding isn't going to crack in the winter months.

[masoncgy]

If it's a metal door, use autobody filler. Same principle as fixing a dent in a car... sand down to the metal, fill in thin layers, sand smooth, prime & paint.

Should hold up reasonably well.

[quazimoto]

So kind of like bondo?

[Tomaz]

Fiberglass Doors FTW!

I heard the suction-cup meathod works well too.

[Davetronz]

Originally posted by quazimoto
So kind of like bondo?

Exactly.
I'd recommend pulling off the door and doing this inside (in a ventilated space). It's getting a bit cold/damp for things to dry properly outside.

[jwslam]

if its a dent why would you fill it? don't you pop it out? doesn't that make more sense?

[n1zm0]

pay Tomco to pull it out if it's not too thick of metal, i'm sure he can do something or suggest.