Discolouration on new steel bath

mxo · 12 Oct 2021

I have a newly-fitted steel bath. I’ve noticed a yellow spot on the bath (photo attached). White vinegar and scrubbing won’t remove it.

Given it’s a brand new bath, I’m concerned about this, could it be a chip/rust or is there a way to remove the discolouration?

KenGMac · 12 Oct 2021

mxo, good evening.

Could be?? Rust??? or an imperfection in the applied top finish.

If it were me, I would be going back to the supplier or Contractor that installed it to request a replacement.

Is the dis coloured area raised in any way?

Ken.

mxo · 12 Oct 2021

KenGMac said:
mxo, good evening.

Could be?? Rust??? or an imperfection in the applied top finish.

If it were me, I would be going back to the supplier or Contractor that installed it to request a replacement.

Is the dis coloured area raised in any way?

Ken.

Hi Ken, yes it is slightly raised. I purchased it and unfortunately didn’t notice this issue at the time it arrived and it’s now fitted, so not sure how practical it will be to replace it vs. repair?

JohnD · 12 Oct 2021

Is a foot welded to the bath on the underside at that point?

mxo · 12 Oct 2021

JohnD said:
Is a foot welded to the bath on the underside at that point?

There isn’t a foot at that point, it’s front centre of the bath.

KenGMac · 12 Oct 2021

mxo said:
so not sure how practical it will be to replace it vs. repair?

You can if you want to go back to the supplier and say [something like] it has only happened when the bath was in use??

Just a consideration.

Ken.

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