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PAINT A FIBERGLASS TUB?
I have a blue fiberglass tub that would be more expensive to replace than
it's worth. Does anyone know if it's possible to refinish a fiberglass bathtub? Has anyone done this? Thanks! April |
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PAINT A FIBERGLASS TUB?
Its certainly possible. The main thing you need is gelcoat. Just yahoogle
fiberglass repair or gel coat. "April Inyard" wrote in message ... I have a blue fiberglass tub that would be more expensive to replace than it's worth. Does anyone know if it's possible to refinish a fiberglass bathtub? Has anyone done this? Thanks! April |
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PAINT A FIBERGLASS TUB?
On 20-Apr-2006, "PipeDown" wrote: Its certainly possible. The main thing you need is gelcoat. Just yahoogle fiberglass repair or gel coat. You'd never get gelcoat smooth enough without a lot of work. It would be easier to go with an epoxy paint. Check with a marine supply place for such paints used for painting fiberglass hulls. Mike |
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PAINT A FIBERGLASS TUB?
There are companies that can cover tubs with a new fiberglass or plastic
skin custom made to fit. "April Inyard" wrote in message ... I have a blue fiberglass tub that would be more expensive to replace than it's worth. Does anyone know if it's possible to refinish a fiberglass bathtub? Has anyone done this? Thanks! April |
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PAINT A FIBERGLASS TUB?
On Thu, 20 Apr 2006 16:46:49 -0400, "April Inyard"
wrote: I have a blue fiberglass tub that would be more expensive to replace than it's worth. Does anyone know if it's possible to refinish a fiberglass bathtub? Has anyone done this? Thanks! April No, but I've painted fiberglass boats. You want catalyzed polyurethane. Several trade names Awlgrip, Imron. There are others. It is expensive, relatively speaking. Should be sprayed. Job for a professional unless you are equiped and skilled. Cat poly shouldn't be used without the proper respiratory protection equipment. Frank |
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PAINT A FIBERGLASS TUB?
One more alternative would be to sand the tub evenly dull with
2000-grit wet paper, and then restore the shine with increasingly finer buffing compounds. This is something that is within the capabilities of the average DIYer with enough elbow grease. I've taken scratches out of my Jacuzzi this way. Oh, by the way, never ever scour your tub with the green side of a Scotch Bright kitchen sponge. |
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