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   rez | Dec 15, 2004 01:13am | #1

   Greetings Alexander, Welcome to Breaktime.

   This post to your question will bump the thread through the 'recent discussion' listing again.

   Perhaps it will catch someones eye that can help you with advice.

   Cheers

    

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   mikerooney | Dec 15, 2004 03:45am | #2

   Can't help you with info on the kits, but I've seen a professional do this type of repair.

   You might want to check out how much they charge.If anybody ever said

   That I give a damn,

   Well they damn sure told you wrong

           - Merle Haggard

                                        

    

                                                       

    

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   ruffmike | Dec 15, 2004 04:11am | #3

   I chipped my kohler kitchen sink in the first week of use with a frying pan.Chip was maybe 3/16 square.I used appliance touch up paint and at first it stood out obviously.Now six months later I can't even find it-I just looked.I will add that the chip was above regular wet area.I have retired my cast iron pans.Good luck,Mike

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   RenovatorGirl | Dec 15, 2004 04:34am | #4

   I've used the white "paint" enamel repair material. Worked ok. About as good as your ability to stroke it on evenly. The color match might be better if it was mixed in before application but I don't know about that.

   Judy

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   aleae | Dec 30, 2004 03:35am | #5

   hi, any luck fixing your chip?  i was just given a brand new kohler enamel on cast iron sink with a pretty big chip at the top of the divider between the two bowls.  i thought if i could repair the chip, which is showing all the way down to the metal, i could have a fancy sink in my laundry room.  thanks.

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   DanH | Dec 30, 2004 04:59am | #6

   Finding a decent kit is the first challenge. There are various types, basically either enamel paint or an epoxy-like material. Epoxy is generally better. Color matching requires a good eye. The area needs to be clean, and may require etching with acid or some such prior to the repair.

   But given all that, an essentially invisible repair is possible, and it will generally hold up well if not subjected to rough use.

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   gypsycatfish | Dec 30, 2004 06:01am | #7

   I used the epoxy kit from home depot. It lasted a couple of years but I do not think I got all the rust out. I did an acid wash but it was a rush job. I would try it again. Try to keep it from rusting until you do the repair. I also later had the sink done by a pro but paid him before he finished (he never finished). What he did has held up well but it was 150 to 175 and not finished. I think I would try the repair kit if it is just a chip. There are at least two types of kits.

   T

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   gypsycatfish | Dec 30, 2004 06:05am | #8

   I  once used a repair kit for my wood stove that was two parts,a filler then the color coat. It looks fine. In my previous post it was just a color coating over the worn out bottom of a sink.

   t

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   Alexandra | Jan 03, 2005 07:51pm | #9

   Thanks for all your input.  I think, as the alternative is to replace the sinks, I may as well go ahead and try the kit first.

   thanks

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   Matt_S | Jan 03, 2005 09:55pm | #10

   FWIW, Sherwin Williams has an epoxy-based repair kit. As I recall, it's about $30.00.