Run a bead of adhesive caulk around the back of the patch and set the patch in place top image.
How to repair a piece of vinyl siding.
Cut a vinyl patch 4 inches 10 cm wider than the removed segment.
The vinyl siding zip tool will save you loads of time.
Hold the removed segment up to a spare piece of vinyl siding.
Use tin snips to cut out the damaged area image 1.
Starting at one end of the damaged piece push the end of the zip siding removal tool up under the siding until you feel it hook the bottom lip.
Cut the spare piece of vinyl along the marks using straight tin snips.
Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section.
Measure and mark a point 2 inches 5 1 cm away from each side of the removed segment.
Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it.
It ll better match the house than brand new siding.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair vinyl siding.
Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding.