Chipped bath

[AndyDavis]

I've got a small chip (about the size of a 5 pence piece) on my steel bath. Its at the bottom so no chance of missing it. Is there a way to fix it?, apart from buying a new bath. I've heard about enamel paint but not sure which one to go for, where to get one or if they're any good.

 

[tamz]

There is really no cheap way to fix this so that it is not noticable.
If it is a cast iron bath it may be worthwhile repairing but if it is a std pressed steel bath they cost under £100 and probably better changing.

 

[skenk]

You can get a diy repair kit for less than £20 (filler, sandpaper, spray enamel paint) a pro repair will cost around £100 and up.

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Plumbing/Consumables/Kitchen+and+Bath+Repair+Kit/d20/sd2711/p70918

 

[Axel]

My advice for cosmetic blemishes in bathrooms and kitchens: Establish how much it will cost to rectify the blemish (eg, £100). Instead of employing a contractor to do this, give the money to a worthwhile charity, eg drill a clean water well etc etc. Then, every time you sit in the bath noticing the 'chip', you can think of the benefit you have created to many lives in a distant place.

 

[dextrous]

My advice for cosmetic blemishes in bathrooms and kitchens: Establish how much it will cost to rectify the blemish (eg, £100). Instead of employing a contractor to do this, give the money to a worthwhile charity, eg drill a clean water well etc etc. Then, every time you sit in the bath noticing the 'chip', you can think of the benefit you have created to many lives in a distant place.

Reminds me of a story I heard recently of some bloke who has decided to give away 10% of his earnings to charity. He reckons that this will easily save lives, whilst all he will be out of pocket by will be a few uneccessary luxuries that "we in the west" have grown accustomed to.

 

[Axel]

The internet connection will be the first thing to go...

 

[skenk]

Bye then!

Dunno about you but my internet connection is not an unnecessary luxury, it's vital to my livelihood.

Presumably a chipped STEEL bath will rust, so not just cosmetic at all.

 

[dextrous]

Presumably a chipped STEEL bath will rust,

Not if the op bathes in warm oil instead of water.

 

[lifesagasman]

My advice for cosmetic blemishes in bathrooms and kitchens: Establish how much it will cost to rectify the blemish (eg, £100). Instead of employing a contractor to do this, give the money to a worthwhile charity, eg drill a clean water well etc etc. Then, every time you sit in the bath noticing the 'chip', you can think of the benefit you have created to many lives in a distant place.

Have you switched sides now?

 

[lifesagasman]

Presumably a chipped STEEL bath will rust,

Not if the op bathes in warm oil instead of water.

Axel grease?

 

[dextrous]

Presumably a chipped STEEL bath will rust,

Not if the op bathes in warm oil instead of water.

Axel grease?

FFS

 

[lifesagasman]

if the bath is chipped it will go faster. count your blessings!

'waist size' ended up in the recycle bin i blame billybishbosh

wet feet still going strong!!

 

[Axel]

Have you switched sides now?

Sides?

Is there a war here?

Peace, man. Life's a gas, maaaan...

 

[lifesagasman]

Have you switched sides now?

Sides?

Is there a war here?

Peace, man. Life's a gas, maaaan...

where have i heard that before?

 

[AndyDavis]

Found some Ronseal Kitchen and Bathroom Touch-up Enamel in B&Q. Looks a bit like the paint you get to fix car bonnet chips. The blurb on the back says that its "An all in one filler and paint that provides a long lasting smooth white finish".

Anyone have any experience of it?