While removing some stains from the bathtub with pomice stone, my wife
went through the enamel creating a 6" diam. 'dent'. Is there a best
way to fix this? Thank you.
- gA

gA wrote in news:aAUck.86620$gc5.66941@pd7urf2no:

While removing some stains from the bathtub with pomice stone, my wife
went through the enamel creating a 6" diam. 'dent'. Is there a best
way to fix this? Thank you.
- gA


Enamel or porcelain?

the "best way" is to replace the tub.
You can buy an epoxy patch kit,but color matching will not be easy,and it
will not be as durable as the original coating.

you should not use abrasives on tub finishes.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Jim Yanik wrote:
gA wrote in news:aAUck.86620$gc5.66941@pd7urf2no:

While removing some stains from the bathtub with pomice stone, my wife
went through the enamel creating a 6" diam. 'dent'. Is there a best
way to fix this? Thank you.
- gA


Enamel or porcelain?

the "best way" is to replace the tub.
You can buy an epoxy patch kit,but color matching will not be easy,and it
will not be as durable as the original coating.

you should not use abrasives on tub finishes.


Thanks, Yanik. It's enamel and we have learned the hard lesson...
Anyway we can patch it without the trmendous expense of replacing the
tub and the tiles surrounding it (walls & floor)?
- gA

gA wrote:

While removing some stains from the bathtub with pomice stone, my wife
went through the enamel creating a 6" diam. 'dent'.

There are bathtub repainting kits that include an etchant (acid) to
promote adhesion and 2-part paint that cures very hard in just a few
hours. Do not let your wife use it without first providing her
extensive training in the care and repair of bathtubs. Tub stains
should never be removed with pumice but only with much finer
abrasives, including some cleansers (contrary to the company's claims,
Bon Ami does scratch, and more than some cleansers not advertised as
being particularly mild) or even toothpaste or polishes for cars and
glass. But always try chemical cleaners first.

wrote:

gA wrote:

While removing some stains from the bathtub with pomice stone, my wife
went through the enamel creating a 6" diam. 'dent'.

There are bathtub repainting kits that include an etchant (acid) to
promote adhesion and 2-part paint that cures very hard in just a few
hours. Do not let your wife use it without first providing her
extensive training in the care and repair of bathtubs. Tub stains
should never be removed with pumice but only with much finer
abrasives, including some cleansers (contrary to the company's claims,
Bon Ami does scratch, and more than some cleansers not advertised as
being particularly mild) or even toothpaste or polishes for cars and
glass. But always try chemical cleaners first.


Would you suggest a product or a website where I can find such a kit?
I have looked all over without success and what you recommended make
sense. Thanks.
- gA

On Jul 8, 10:02*pm, gA wrote:
Jim Yanik wrote:
gA wrote innews:aAUck.86620$gc5.66941@pd7urf2no:

While removing some stains from the bathtub with pomice stone, my wife
* went through the enamel creating a 6" diam. 'dent'. Is there a best
way to fix this? Thank you.
- gA

Enamel or porcelain?

the "best way" is to replace the tub.
You can buy an epoxy patch kit,but color matching will not be easy,and it
will not be as durable as the original coating.

you should not use abrasives on tub finishes.

Thanks, Yanik. It's enamel and we have learned the hard lesson...
Anyway we can patch it without the trmendous expense of replacing the
tub and the tiles surrounding it (walls & floor)?
- gA

Find a tub refinishing firm in the Yellow Pages. Many of these do nice
work in our area, and the results are reasonably durable. Some even
offer a warranty.

Jow

Joe wrote:
....

Find a tub refinishing firm in the Yellow Pages. Many of these do nice
work in our area, and the results are reasonably durable. Some even
offer a warranty.

Jow

We found one and they want $380 to repair a 4" diam. patch. I think
it's expensive and I would be willing to do the work myself if I found
the right method. Is hiring a Firm the only way? I know it might be
the best way...
- gA

gA wrote in news:ic4dk.87464$gc5.49127@pd7urf2no:

Joe wrote:
...

Find a tub refinishing firm in the Yellow Pages. Many of these do nice
work in our area, and the results are reasonably durable. Some even
offer a warranty.

Jow

We found one and they want $380 to repair a 4" diam. patch. I think
it's expensive and I would be willing to do the work myself if I found
the right method. Is hiring a Firm the only way? I know it might be
the best way...
- gA


there's a product called Klenks Tub N Tile for refinishing tubs.
(the WHOLE tub)
http://www.klenks.com/klenkspages/surround.html

and any home improvement store should carry epoxy patch kits for small area
chip repairs.Both Home Depot and Lowes carry them.
As I said before,color matching will not be easy.(that's why the pros
usually do the whole tub..)

if you Google "tub refinishing kits",you can find out a lot more.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

We found one and they want $380 to repair a 4" diam. patch. I think
it's expensive and I would be willing to do the work myself if I found
the right method. Is hiring a Firm the only way? I know it might be
the best way...
- gA


there's a product called Klenks Tub N Tile for refinishing tubs.
(the WHOLE tub)
http://www.klenks.com/klenkspages/surround.html


This is a good product but it will take much skill to get it smooth like the
factory finish. Hence the $380 repair job.