Get some replacement vinyl siding stock. You're lucky if you have some leftover from the original installation. If not, take a sample of your siding to the hardware store or contractor siding supply for a match.
Your siding might be faded, in which case it will be hard to find a match. In this situation you might consider taking a piece of faded siding from the back of the house or other inconspicuous spot to use as a replacement. You can then cover that spot with a brand new siding that doesn't match as well.
Use a zip tool to remove the damaged section of vinyl siding. "Unlock" the siding from the top to the bottom.
Remove the nails from the damaged section of siding using a pry bar or the back of a hammer.
Use tin snips to cut off the damaged section. Use a framing square to ensure you cut in a straight line.
Cut a piece of replacement siding about 3" longer then the damaged piece you cut out using a utility knife.
Lock in the new piece by attaching its bottom hooks into the top hooks on the piece below.
Nail in the new piece on the top edge, in the nail hem. Place nails about 12" apart and leave about a dimes width between the nail head and the siding.
Lock in the top edge of the new siding with the zip tool.
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