American Garage Door Supply Inc.

10/06/2025

If you operate a car wash, this is something to pay close attention to.

This door system (and building!) experienced a complete structural failure as a result of years of corrosion.

We see corrosion at this level more often in states that use road salt to keep ice off the roads.

Here's what happens: As you pull a vehicle into the bay, the underbody wash kicks in. It sprays all of the dirt, debris, road salt, and other nasty contaminants off the vehicle... directly onto your door system.

When this happens, it seems into every possible exposed steel surface in your building and slowly begins rotting it away. Unfortunately, by the time you notice it the damage is done.

It's the main reason we started producing stainless steel solutions for the car wash industry many years ago.

Stainless track and face hardware doesn't rot away like the components in these photos.

In fact, if you look closely you'll notice this customer purchased our stainless steel bearing plates and face hardware at some point. They also have our stainless rollers installed!

Other than being grimy from the wash bay, they are in good shape with plenty of life left.

Unfortunately, stainless track was not chosen for this project. You can see where the water was pooling up on the track and rotted the bottom of it away. Other steel inside the building suffered from the same corrosion.

Prevent this from happening to your wash, explore our stainless steel solutions today.

Get A Complete Door System Quote:
https://carwashdoors.com/products/overhead-doors/survivor-polycarbonate-garage-doors/

Shop Our Stainless Garage Door Components:
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04/27/2025

Headed to the Car Wash Show? Enjoy Vegas—but don’t forget about what could be happening back home at the wash!

While you’re walking the show floor this week, some operators are going to get that call:

“The wash is down."

Take a look at this facility we recently visited—this wash bay suffered a massive structural failure this winter.

Why?

Years of hidden corrosion.

Salt, moisture, and chemicals slowly destroyed the building’s steel from the inside out… until it was too late.

Rust is the silent killer of overhead door systems—and once it takes hold, the damage is already done.

As you’re exploring new products and tech in Vegas, ask yourself:

Is my facility quietly rotting away?

Or am I protected?

At American Garage Door Supply, we’ve spent over 40 years building stainless steel and specialty coated hardware solutions tough enough for the car wash industry—and proven across DOT wash bays, waste treatment plants, and more.

We can’t stop your roof from rotting.
But we can make sure your doors don’t go with it.

If you're ready to protect your wash bay and keep your investment running strong for years to come, let's talk.

https://carwashdoors.com/quote-request/

03/17/2025

🚨 Real-World Proof: Corrosion Is No Joke 🚨

Check out this hinge — found on an insulated wash bay door at a Department of Transportation wash-down facility. In just a few short years, the harsh, corrosive environment has completely eaten away at the standard hardware on this door system.

That’s exactly why this facility is now switching to our proprietary stainless steel garage door components—engineered specifically for environments like this. Our stainless hardware is built to fight corrosion, reduce downtime, and extend the life of every door it’s installed on.

When failure isn’t an option, you need hardware that’s up to the job.

Ready to upgrade to stainless hardware? Shop here: www.StainlessGarageDoorParts.com

02/27/2025

Most overhead doors sit on solid ground—but this Survivor Polycarbonate Door is installed on a historic dock, suspended over the Pacific Ocean at AltaSea in the Port of Los Angeles!

This installation isn’t just about looks—it’s about unmatched durability in one of the harshest environments possible. With full stainless steel hardware, corrosion-resistant components, and impact-resistant polycarbonate panels, this door is built to last, no matter the conditions.

Whether your facility is on land or over water, Survivor Series Doors are made to handle the toughest jobs.

Learn More: https://carwashdoors.com/products/overhead-doors/survivor-polycarbonate-garage-doors/

11/11/2024

Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country with unwavering dedication.

At American Garage Door Supply, we are grateful for the sacrifice and strength of our veterans, whose courage and commitment allow us to pursue our work in freedom. Thank you to our veterans for your service.

10/17/2024

In this video, we take you inside a stunning new Ford dealership featuring our Ultraclear Glass Overhead Garage Doors. What a perfect match for this beautiful facility!

Our Ultraclear Glass Garage Doors are not only designed to look great, but are also the most durable option available in the overhead door industry for full vision glass doors. With a heavy-duty bottom rail and custom hardware packages, these doors are built to withstand high-traffic environments and harsh conditions, ensuring reliable performance year after year. The robust construction and quality materials mean they’ll run smoothly and flawlessly for many years, making them the ideal choice for businesses that need a perfect combination of style and durability.

We have built these doors for businesses across the country. From premium showrooms to l**e centers and restaurants, our Ultraclear doors stand out as the best option for full vision glass overhead doors.

Learn more: https://carwashdoors.com/products/overhead-doors/ultraclear-overhead-garage-doors/

09/06/2024

This dealership is really starting to come together! They went with several of our Ultraclear full vision glass doors to match the theme of the building, particularly the showroom floor. We're looking forward to seeing it all done!

Learn more about Ultraclear Glass Doors: https://carwashdoors.com/products/overhead-doors/ultraclear-overhead-garage-doors/

06/24/2024

We released a new version of our 2024 specialty parts catalog and have made it even easier to read now!

When you visit the page, you'll see it's in an interactive format that allows you to flip through the pages of the catalog as if it's an actual book.

Give it a shot and if you can't quite find what you need, send us a message or comment below!

Link: www.CarWashDoors.com/Catalog

06/03/2024

This is NOT your traditional air powered operator!

Unlike typical air and electric operators that are mounted along the door, the Numax is installed high up in your bay. This keeps it out of harms way when it comes to accidentally impact, and it also keeps the operator warm and dry compared to the rest of your facility.

It is also field serviceable, with easily replaced seals and components to keep you up and running on the busiest days.

Learn More: https://carwashdoors.com/products/garage-door-operators/numax-air-operator/

Watch Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYwbX9XU__o

NuMax Air Powered Garage Door Operators are ideal for overhead door operations where reliability and speed are most important. Mounted high in the ceiling of...

04/26/2024

The 2024 International Door Association show has been a great time so far. With so many new things going on in the door industry, we couldn't be happier to be a part of it.

Our staff will be at our booth all day today, and we are ready to help you get the answers you need when it comes to doors in tough conditions!

We have unique solutions developed for:

- Corrosive Environments (Car Wash, Department of Transportation, Waste Treatment).

- Premium Establishments and Storefronts.

- Warehouse facilities and fulfillment centers.

Stop in and see us today, we would love to help you with your next project!

04/25/2024

Our booth is set up and the foot traffic has been great! The International Door Association sure knows how to draw a crowd. We've seen several old and new faces so far!

If you haven't stopped in yet, come over to booth #1352 and see how we can help you with specialty door solutions!

04/24/2024

The International Door Association 2024 Expo is this week, and we are exhibiting at booth #1352 as marked below on the map!

We specialize in:

• Polycarbonate Car & Truck Wash Doors

• Ultraclear Full Vision Glass Doors

• GOLIATH Overhead Doors (Large Applications)

• Stainless Steel Door Hardware

• Specialty Operators (Air & Electric)

If you are attending the show, stop by and see us! We have new products to show you and a few show-exclusive deals you don't want to miss!