Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - chip in fiberglass tub
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04-30-00, 09:00 PM
I have a deep chip (not totally through tub) about the size of a dime about 3 inches up on side of a fiberglass tub. What is good to repair this so that bathes can be taken in this tub again without fear of leaking? Anyone have any luck?
05-01-00, 03:24 PM
If the chip is not through and through you can apply some polyester filler over the chip. I like Micro-lite from NAPA auto parts since it dries fast. Holds tightly and dries inert. Let dry about 15 minutes then using various grits beginning with 220 wet begin to sand till almost flush. Keep the paper clean by rising and sanding every few strokes. Be care full not to Sand or scratch the surrounding area. Finish out sanding flush with 400 wet. While at the hardware store purchase a porcelain repair kit with the closest color you can find to match.Then pour this coating into a PREVAL portable sprayer.
Looks like a can of hair spray with a glass jar in screwed into the bottom. It's only like $4.00 and can be used over and over. Mask surrounding area from over spray. Just before spraying wipe surface with alcohol. Then spray and let dry as prescribed on label. After it has cured you can use a 1500 grit polish compound to blend with area.
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by thebull:
I have a deep chip (not totally through tub) about the size of a dime about 3 inches up on side of a fiberglass tub. What is good to repair this so that bathes can be taken in this tub again without fear of leaking? Anyone have any luck?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
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Gary Goel/Owner Newkote Kitchen & Bath Refinishing
We are just a shade better...
gary@newkote.com
Looks like a can of hair spray with a glass jar in screwed into the bottom. It's only like $4.00 and can be used over and over. Mask surrounding area from over spray. Just before spraying wipe surface with alcohol. Then spray and let dry as prescribed on label. After it has cured you can use a 1500 grit polish compound to blend with area.
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by thebull:
I have a deep chip (not totally through tub) about the size of a dime about 3 inches up on side of a fiberglass tub. What is good to repair this so that bathes can be taken in this tub again without fear of leaking? Anyone have any luck?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
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Gary Goel/Owner Newkote Kitchen & Bath Refinishing
We are just a shade better...
gary@newkote.com
05-01-00, 06:26 PM
Geez, I found it so much easier to slip 50 bucks to the guy that does hull repair at the marina. My wife never even knew I buggered up her tub!
05-01-00, 08:34 PM
Bull,
Gary (Newkote) is a pro at this, and I'm not, but let me tell you how I've done this for years. You make the choice. I use "Touch-Up Repair" enamel appliance liquid. It's bright white and will show a bit, but it does the job. It comes in an el cheapo little bottle with a cap brush like nail polish. Make sure the area is dry (I use a hair drier for this), brush on the liquid, touch up edges with acetone (nail polish remover)with a Q-tip, let dry over night.Add second coat , if necessary. Works for me. Good Luck!
Gary (Newkote) is a pro at this, and I'm not, but let me tell you how I've done this for years. You make the choice. I use "Touch-Up Repair" enamel appliance liquid. It's bright white and will show a bit, but it does the job. It comes in an el cheapo little bottle with a cap brush like nail polish. Make sure the area is dry (I use a hair drier for this), brush on the liquid, touch up edges with acetone (nail polish remover)with a Q-tip, let dry over night.Add second coat , if necessary. Works for me. Good Luck!