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wrote:
It sounds like there's more to that story, but I won't go there.

LOL. No really - no more to that story 8o)

Personally I would recommend that you replace the sections since they
will continue to flex back & forth each time the door is used.
Therefore the cracks will get bigger until the door bows so much they
will buckle & may even come out of the track.

While you could brace the inside of the door to prolong it's use the
cracks will be difficult if not impossible to repair. As you have
discovered any type of welding is going to burn the heck out of the
paint.

Great. Since I have no idea how the garage door industry works, I can
use some guidance. I am in Chicago suburbs - Naperville area. What would
be the best way to find some reputable contractor to do this? Where can
I buy the sections? Home Depot? Lowes etc..

Basically, just trying not to get ripped off by some garage contractor..
so can really use some education, do's/don'ts etc. Any cost estimates?
It's a regular 16x7 feet sectional door.

Thanks doordoc!