Rusted Garage Door Track

The track assembly comes in two pieces that are bolted together.

Rusted garage door track.

Each door has two straight pieces and two pieces that have a curved segment on one end. Garage door tracks are made of metal and can rust over time. Three causes of rust on garage door opener tracks. How to paint a rusted garage door.

I often get standing water during the winter up against the garage door and this would prevent the track from sitting in it. Tried a product called prematex rust treatment was told the rust would dripoff immediately i saw nothing. Garage doors are exposed to harsh elements that can eventually cause rust to develop. When rust develops on a garage door opener s hardware the door s wheels have difficulty gliding over the affected area.

Instead of replacing the garage door once rust appears remove the rust and repair the door to stop the oxidation process. A rusty garage door is a real eyesore that can ruin the look of your garage. If you have noticed your garage door shaking or making a lot of noise as it moves along the track rust could be the cause. Would regular rust proofing spray paint be adequate for this kind of use.

The garage door seal has been replaced and upgraded. Close the garage door. Clean the bottom panel of the garage door with. Attempted sanding with a cone shaped sanding electric drill bit ineffective.