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quick fix 4 rusty tub (by Roy [AL]) Apr 18, 2024 9:05 AM
       quick fix 4 rusty tub (by NE [PA]) Apr 18, 2024 9:07 AM
       quick fix 4 rusty tub (by plenty [MO]) Apr 18, 2024 9:12 AM
       quick fix 4 rusty tub (by Jason [VA]) Apr 18, 2024 9:17 AM
       quick fix 4 rusty tub (by Roy [AL]) Apr 18, 2024 9:22 AM
       quick fix 4 rusty tub (by NE [PA]) Apr 18, 2024 9:28 AM
       quick fix 4 rusty tub (by NE [PA]) Apr 18, 2024 9:31 AM
       quick fix 4 rusty tub (by Robert J [CA]) Apr 18, 2024 11:17 AM
       quick fix 4 rusty tub (by Sisco [MO]) Apr 18, 2024 11:42 AM
       quick fix 4 rusty tub (by Small potatoes [NY]) Apr 18, 2024 11:47 AM
       quick fix 4 rusty tub (by RB [TN]) Apr 18, 2024 12:07 PM
       quick fix 4 rusty tub (by plenty [MO]) Apr 18, 2024 12:31 PM
       quick fix 4 rusty tub (by Roy [AL]) Apr 18, 2024 12:37 PM
       quick fix 4 rusty tub (by plenty [MO]) Apr 18, 2024 5:09 PM
       quick fix 4 rusty tub (by 6x6 [TN]) Apr 18, 2024 6:23 PM
       quick fix 4 rusty tub (by NE [PA]) Apr 18, 2024 6:27 PM
       quick fix 4 rusty tub (by MikeA [TX]) Apr 18, 2024 6:52 PM
       quick fix 4 rusty tub (by DJ [VA]) Apr 18, 2024 8:43 PM
       quick fix 4 rusty tub (by Vee [OH]) Apr 19, 2024 9:49 AM
       quick fix 4 rusty tub (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Apr 19, 2024 11:38 PM
       quick fix 4 rusty tub (by zero [IN]) Apr 20, 2024 10:10 AM

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quick fix 4 rusty tub (by Roy [AL]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2024 9:05 AM
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I have an ancient steel bathtub at a rental house that beginning to show signs of rust stains in the bottom of the tub. Using steel wool pads, I know I can sand the rust stains off but I would like to re-paint over the removed stains in hopes of getting a new finish that may only be temporary. Lipstick on a pig here.

What type of spray paint would you use for this? I am considering using the white kitchen appliance epoxy sold at Lowes. I have re-painted many refrigerators with this and got great results. Any other suggestions? --71.207.xxx.xx




quick fix 4 rusty tub (by NE [PA]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2024 9:07 AM
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They have 2 part epoxy repair kits you can mix up and brush on. --24.152.xxx.xx




quick fix 4 rusty tub (by plenty [MO]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2024 9:12 AM
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For a small area I would do as suggested above, the paint in two part. It will hold up for a while. The spray kits they sell for tub refinish would be best but you'll need the specific mask required, this in know as I thought once I could just spray and hold my breath... Wasn't a good day for me. However lesson learned now you don't have to have the experience I did. --172.59.xxx.xxx




quick fix 4 rusty tub (by Jason [VA]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2024 9:17 AM
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The only way to have it last is to have it professionally reglazed. Anything else would be a waste of your time. --172.56.xxx.xx




quick fix 4 rusty tub (by Roy [AL]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2024 9:22 AM
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Plenty,

The stinky stuff that requires a mask, how long did that quick fix last? Months? Years? I want something I can spray on and not brush on. --71.207.xxx.xx




quick fix 4 rusty tub (by NE [PA]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2024 9:28 AM
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Spring is going to be just as bad as brushing it on. From an odor standpoint. Maybe even worse. --24.152.xxx.xx




quick fix 4 rusty tub (by NE [PA]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2024 9:31 AM
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**spraying, not spring --24.152.xxx.xx




quick fix 4 rusty tub (by Robert J [CA]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2024 11:17 AM
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Anythings we do, or even a professional re-glazer does is ONLY TEMPORARY. They use an Epoxy Paint--1, 2 or even 3 part. In California and other states, NO ONE CAN BUY ANYMORE, or Apply a real enamel painted coating. --47.155.xx.x




quick fix 4 rusty tub (by Sisco [MO]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2024 11:42 AM
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I have not seen a good DIY product for refinishing a bathtub. I have hired tub refinishing vendors and had excellent results.

Talk to the plumbing supply stores. --149.76.xxx.x




quick fix 4 rusty tub (by Small potatoes [NY]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2024 11:47 AM
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If they really are spots then appliance paint w the applicator brush will cover but not match and last a couple years. --172.59.xxx.xx




quick fix 4 rusty tub (by RB [TN]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2024 12:07 PM
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Non-slip, rubber tub mat.

Instructions included for the Non- DIY'er. --69.130.xxx.xxx




quick fix 4 rusty tub (by plenty [MO]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2024 12:31 PM
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Do not know how long it lasted was working for another investor who a few years later sold the house. Read the instructions and buy all the required mask and such. After you do all that it woy e cheaper to pay to have it coated by a company that provides such services. --172.59.xxx.xxx




quick fix 4 rusty tub (by Roy [AL]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2024 12:37 PM
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I showed this house to a good female applicant yesterday. She loved the house overall but the small rust stains in the tub bothered her a little. She even suggested I use Rust-O-Leum spray enamel to cover over them. I told her I would give something a try but it may not last forever.

So, if spray painting a small section of the tub all it takes make something look decent enough to rent, then why not? --71.207.xxx.xx




quick fix 4 rusty tub (by plenty [MO]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2024 5:09 PM
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Rent that house. Get her money and spray that tub --172.59.xxx.xxx




quick fix 4 rusty tub (by 6x6 [TN]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2024 6:23 PM
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This product is known in the state of California to cause cancer. --76.129.xxx.xx




quick fix 4 rusty tub (by NE [PA]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2024 6:27 PM
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I would pass because she knit-picked. Why are you still showing units in person? --24.152.xxx.xx




quick fix 4 rusty tub (by MikeA [TX]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2024 6:52 PM
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I've used 3 different products with about the same results. First was the 2 part epoxy kit, 2nd was a can of tub refinish spray I got off of Amazon, and 3rd was a can of Auto spray paint from the auto parts store. The auto paint seemed to last the longest but none of them made it more than a couple of years. I sanded with a palm sander, cleaned with TSP, and then etched with muriatic acid before applying. I've said I won't do that again, you end up wasting time trying to do temporary fixes.

I'm with NE, that is a red flag when they start nit picking the place. She will probably drive you crazy with nit picking after she moves in. Death by a thousand cuts. --209.205.xxx.xx




quick fix 4 rusty tub (by DJ [VA]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2024 8:43 PM
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I've used rust oleum - primer then paint.

Lasts pretty well, cheap, easy to do again as needed.

Get er done & move er in! : ). --68.229.xxx.xxx




quick fix 4 rusty tub (by Vee [OH]) Posted on: Apr 19, 2024 9:49 AM
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Tub coatings have never worked more than a few months for me, just replace the tub and refrain from showing until the job is all cleaned up, the only alternative I can think of is glue down 50 dollar bills inside the tub, let us know what coating stays longer. --184.59.xxx.xx




quick fix 4 rusty tub (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Posted on: Apr 19, 2024 11:38 PM
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Roy,

Surface prep is everything.

If it's just a couple of small patches near the drain I'd use appliance touch up.

We have coated a lot of tubs, wall tile, and plastic surrounds with the 2 part kit from Sherwin. You MUST wear the chemical filter mask.

Let it sit a while to thicken before rolling on. Let it cure a few days before water.

BRAD

--73.103.xxx.xxx




quick fix 4 rusty tub (by zero [IN]) Posted on: Apr 20, 2024 10:10 AM
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I have an old cast tub with a problem right now. There is a circle of missing paint about baseball sized on the inside wall of the tub.

Will the 2 part kits cover it without looking like it was covered?

I was going to buy another steel tub but the reviews for new ones seem to say the finish is more fragile than the old stuff.

My plan now is to buy a plastic tub and go from there. (Plastic means not a steel tub). Going to be a pain but the surround is already trashed and was glued over tile. I was going to tile around the entire thing anyhow, given the time. Stupid window in the middle of the wall so I can't put a nice hard bodied surround in.

Doubt it would be worth trying to repair the old tub, unless someone has the perfect plan. --107.147.xx.xx



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