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Bathtub chip repair?

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Our bathtub has a chip in it and I'm wondering what our options are besides replacing the tub since I'm sure the landlord won't do that. (We're hoping they'll repair the chip, but they're not very good about stuff like this so far). When I google I get links to repair kits which I don't really know much about. I'd really love some advice from anyone who knows something about this type of repair
post #2 of 5
home center, ask for appliance or sink chip repair kit. it will cost less than $10, and it will work great ... if yiu have the right color tub.
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I have repaired chips in three sinks and one bathtub. Super easy, but it takes a few days for proper dry time.

I purchased porcelain paint @ HD (not a "kit", just one tiny bottle). Shake very, very well. Turn the water off to the faucet and/or have a plan to keep the area dry for several days. Dry the chip and surrounding area thoroughly. Apply a very thin coat (it's most similar to nail polish). Let dry. (I believe it is 12 hours between coats, but read the bottle.) Apply another thin coat. Let dry. Repeat as many times as necessary until the chip area resembles the rest of the sink or tub.

It took a week in our kitchen because the chip had been there so long, but we were doing a lot of work at the time so not using that one side wasn't a hardship. I put a colander over the chip area with a bright note taped to it and we pulled the sprayer faucet out and laid it in the other side of the sink as a physical reminder. In the bathrooms, I turned the water off to the sinks altogether until it was completely dry. New chips blend better than old chips. The chips in our bathtub were from removing the sliding doors and track, so water wasn't an issue and we weren't using that tub at the time. I was able to put a thicker amount into these holes and let it dry for days, then apply thin coats on the surface as described above. I'm the only one who still sees the holes and that's because I know where they are!
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Thanks! Do I need to be careful when cleaning it? I usually use borax.
post #5 of 5
Hmmm.... I don't use borax. I use baking soda or dishwashing liquid and I am not particularly careful. I'm pretty sure if you go slow and do the thin coats, you'll be fine. Try to overlap the chip area and surrounding area so that you do not have any "edges" for a rag or sponge or whatever to "catch". That would be the only issue I could really see happening. HTH
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