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   KenHill3 | Sep 28, 2008 01:33am | #1

   Yes, as in your own words enamel-on-steel are definitely cheap tubs, and relatively easy to chip. Only thing I've used was appliance repair paint, I think it's some kind of epoxy. Looked OK, but definitely visible. I have had to chuck at least one of these tubs for a client that I had chipped myself. Fortunately it didn't hurt nearly as much as cast iron would have. I learned to always built a ply/OSB cover for ANY tub as soon as it has been set. DO NOT use cardboard.

   
   

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   Edited 9/27/2008 6:34 pm by kenhill3

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   newbuilder | Sep 28, 2008 08:20am | #4

   no no ... i didn't use cardboard for anything.  The cardboard is what it came packaged in;  I just brought it home .. opened it .. and there was the chip!

   thanks for the tip on the appliance repair paint.

    

   n

   Edited 9/28/2008 1:26 am ET by newbuilder

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   brucet9 | Sep 28, 2008 04:58am | #2

   There is a product called Porc-A-Fix (not, as it might seem, a castration kit for pigs) that I have used to make acceptable repairs in porcelain sinks.

   http://www.porc-a-fix.com/PORC-a-FIX.html

   Two parts - a thick base filler and thin color coat that comes in two shades of white as well as several colors.

   Three step process - Apply base with a spatula or popsicle stick a little proud of the edge of the chip.

   After it dries (lacquer base material dries fast) sand smooth with 220 or finer sandpaper.

   Brush on color coat, feathering out slightly over margins of patch.

   BruceT

   
   

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   Edited 9/27/2008 10:02 pm by brucet9

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   newbuilder | Sep 28, 2008 08:23am | #5

   hey -- thanks for the pig-fix kit tip.

   the thing is, isn't this cheap tub enamel on steel?  I think it is.  Is that the same as 'porcelain'? 

   I'll check it out

    

   thanks again -

   n

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   brucet9 | Sep 28, 2008 09:48am | #6

   Your cheap tub is porcelain enamel on steel, a form of glass fused onto the metal at temperatures over 1000° F. It's many times harder and more durable than resin-based baking "enamels" used on such items as water heaters, appliances, bicycles and such.The Porc-a-Fix patching stuff is just a sort of lacquer, not remotely as tough and scrub-resistant as porcelain enamel. Suitable for a quick and easy repair for situations where long-term durability isn't expected.
   BruceT

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   newbuilder | Sep 28, 2008 10:59am | #7

   cool

    

   thanks-

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   JeffBuck | Sep 28, 2008 05:16am | #3

   call the "tub repair guy".

   Better yet ... call the place that U ordered it from.

   have them call the tub repair guy.

    

   Jeff

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