old bathtub has pits in bottom.where “fish” were glued is stuck. how to clean up to prepare to refinish?

August 4th, 2010 | by admin |
sandagal asked:


we had the fish for traction in tub.. started seeing pits around the fish.. pulled fish up some left glue residue, others pulled up shards of porcelain stuck to adhesive. We have redone the bathroom, except for this old tub.. (which for plumbing purposes, we’d like to keep) We have the brush-on repair kit for the tub, but are concerned with the pits in the bottom… any of you do it yourselvers have any tips for us? HELP time is of the essence! thank you very much!

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    1. No Responses to “old bathtub has pits in bottom.where “fish” were glued is stuck. how to clean up to prepare to refinish?”

    2. By James on Aug 5, 2010 | Reply

      The whole thing refinished.

    3. By urch 55 on Aug 8, 2010 | Reply

      Use lacquer thinner to clean up, rough up the area and use automotive body filler on the pitted areas sand down, prime and paint..

    4. By pickmefirstplz on Aug 10, 2010 | Reply

      you are going to be unhappy with the diy kit better to let the pros refinish the whole tub

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