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There's nothing quite like being able to ease back into a hot bath at the end of a long and exhausting day. You might like to read a book or listen to some relaxing music, or you might just like to do nothing at all and let your mind forget the worries of the day. The bath is not only a wonderful place in which to relax, it is also an attractive fixture in your bathroom and so it is good to know that it is easy to fix most chips and scratches that may ruin its appearance.
You may have a beautiful old acrylic bath, one that you have treasured for years, and that you thoroughly enjoy. Now if it gets a scratch, it will be the same as if your car got a scratch. It sticks out like a sore thumb and will upset and annoy you every time you see it. So, just like a car, you can apply car polish and gently apply it to the surface using a soft cloth.
This is great news, but if you get a small chip, this can look a lot more serious, and you may be worried that this is the end of your beautiful bath's appearance. But no, again just like a car, you can fix it with a two-part car repair filler. This may seem very odd, but it works a treat and is a lot cheaper than having a specialist come and fix the bath. Mix the filler as per the instructions, just as if you were applying to a car, and mix in a small amount of acrylic paint so that it is the same color as the bath tub. Apply the filler and leave it to harden, then use a very fine wet and dry sandpaper, keeping it wet while you sand. Just make sure that you do this very carefully as you don't want to scratch another part of your bath.
Unfortunately, if you do get a large chip in your bath tub, you will need to call in a specialist. When they come, make sure that you get a quote for the repair as this can be quite expensive.
The solution for a small chip in an enamel bath tub is even more interesting. You can use nail polish. Yes, it's true, everyday nail polish. Even though enamel is very hard and has a surface like glass, you'll find that if it is hit, it can chip. If this results in a larger chip, then you'll need to use an epoxy resin repair kit, but make sure that there is no rust first as you will need to get rid of this using a rust remover. Then after applying and wiping away any excess, you'll need to leave the bath for an hour before smoothing with a fine sandpaper, again taking great care not to damage other areas of the bath tub. You can then use enamel paint, sanding in between each application until you have achieved the same color as the rest of the bath tub.
If you need to resurface your bath, you can do it yourself, but if you are not experienced, it is recommended that you get a contractor to do the work. Discuss with them whether they are going to do the job at your house or whether they are going to take it away to their factory. If you do it yourself, do wear protective clothing and remember to close and seal the doors and windows for two days after completing the job so as to avoid the possibility of insects of dust affecting the quality of the finished product.
Scott Rodgers is a plumber who has recently begun writing articles for both a plumbing and non-plumbing audience. To view more of plumbing articles, visit http://eLocalPlumbers.com
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