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   Guest_ | Aug 30, 2000 02:11am | #1

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   Here in NW Ohio, there is a co. or two that refinish tubs. Stinky dirty work, but the end result is "like new". Costly...350.00 maybe. Think it would stay a little longer than paint. Thought about that? Best of luck.

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   Guest_ | Aug 30, 2000 02:45am | #2

   *A friend of mine has a business called Miracle Method, a franchise he switched to after he'd started with another bathtub and appliance refinishing company. He says the second company has a much better method of making the paint stick, namely some super primer instead of the usual acid etch to break down the old porcelain. He charges at least $300 in the shop spray booth for a tub and more if he goes to our place and has to mask off, provide air, etc. His work is excellent--i've had well-used sinks done by him. Oddly enough, the top coat is regular acrylic enamel. Also, he has a lot of work re-doing bad work by others in the field--be sure to get refs if you go this route.Because of the cost however, i tried another idea: i used automotive paint, figuring a car gets a pretty good workout...it's in the guest bath and doesn't see daily use, but seems to be holding up fine. The tricky area is around the drain: you should remove it to spray, not just mask it off. All silicone must be removed or you'll get fish-eye. I etched with muriatic acid, and rinsed thoroughly before painting.You gotta really like your tub or have a horrible job of getting it out to go through this. If i didn't already have the spray equipment, i wouldn't have taken it on.

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   Guest_ | Aug 30, 2000 03:42am | #3

   *I have never seen a "refinished" tub last for very long. Maybe its the method down here but 5 yrs max. I have seen small chips repaired with a porcelain type paint that seemed to work. Im speaking of cast iron and steel fixtures. I know of some fiberglass repairs that are many years old.

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   Guest_ | Aug 30, 2000 05:41am | #4

   *I have an old porcelain tub which was refinished about 5yrs ago. since then about half of the new paint has chipped off. I had an idea of refinishing it myself using that Rhinolining stuff used in the back of pick-up beds. I figured it was a less slippery texture and if it last so well in the back of open, tool abused trucks then it should work in a tub. Any suggestions....Do you think it would even work? Primer? just thought i'd throw that out there--sorry i couldn't be of help, Frank.gabe

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   Guest_ | Aug 30, 2000 05:13pm | #5

   *Gabe, I like the idea of the RhinoLiner, except that when they treated our truck bed they said not to use silicon based cleaners (read Armour-All) or the warranty would be voided. Apparently these cleaners chemically react with the product. That leads me to wonder if the liner wouldn't also react with silicon caulk?

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   Guest_ | Aug 30, 2000 08:10pm | #6

   *Gabe, someone sent me this link. It has no bearing on your situation, except as a 'warning'. b NOTE: May not be suitable for all viewers. How Do I Get Herculiner Off of My Hootus?! OOPS! Ouch!

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   Guest_ | Aug 31, 2000 02:51am | #8

   *Mr. Pita,You killed me with that link.Thanks,Ken

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   Frank_Vellone | Aug 31, 2000 02:51am | #7

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   I have an old bathroom tub that needs painting. What is the best paint to use - I'm thinking flat enamel? Thanks. -Frank