Fiberglass repair needed
We have a fiberglass bathtub that was hit on the side and created cracks and little shards sticking up. We need somebody to fix it. Any Ideas? Please call gennaro 347 244 3016
We have a fiberglass bathtub that was hit on the side and created cracks and little shards sticking up. We need somebody to fix it.
Any Ideas?
Please call gennaro 347 244 3016
You know, they have kits for this at HD. It is an epoxy – probably not unlike fibreglass resin. It is probably easy to do though you may have to dig those cracks out a little with a sharp knife and then apply a mold killer and rinse and dry it very well. I imagine you would spread the stuff with a plastic appliacator and let it harden. Then rub it out a little with some really fine paper (anything from 600 to 800) with a little buffing after that with an automotive type compound. You will want to be carefull not to overrub the existing gelcoat (the white finish on the tub). About the hardest thing would be the color match.
I would bet West Marine in the city also carries this stuff for boat repair. They may also have dyes to color it. they can also tell you how to do it.
I’d almost say i could do it, but since I have not done this kind of work on a tub where color and a delicate touch count, it would not be right for me to charge someone.
steve
http://www.thetinkerswagon.com
call (or email) me if you can’t find someone to do this. There is a small firm on the south shore of Nassau County that does this – I used them several years ago for a job in Queens. They were quite reasonable and did a great job. I can’t recall their name but will get it if pressed.
You may try some of the bathroom fixture retailers, I think that is how I found the contractor I used.
Steve
http://www.thetinkerswagon.com
Try Porcelain Industries.They repaired mine.