Cut out damaged section of vinyl siding using a pair of tin snips cut out the damaged section of siding.
How to repair damaged vinyl siding.
Use tin snips to cut out the damaged area image 1.
Purchase a suitable caulk.
Use a table saw or circular saw to cut a patch from a good piece of vinyl.
Cut a 2 in 5 1 cm wide perimeter around the damage.
The patch should be larger than the piece you removed.
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Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section.
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Exterior caulk that is intended for vinyl.
If possible leave at least 2 inches of siding along the top edge of the damaged piece.
Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding.
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Patching a small dent crack or hole.
Making minor corrections with caulk.
Run a bead of adhesive caulk around the back of the patch and set the patch in place top image.
Use care not to cut the top or bottom edges of the panels above or below the section you are removing.
Then lock the siding back into place.
Pull siding away from house and cut through the bottom edge with aviation snips.