HOW TO FIX FIBERGLASS BATHTUB EASY DIY
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2024
- This step-by-step DIY fiberglass tub repair will save you time and money. Using the Tub Repair Company's Level 2 Kit for large cosmetic damage, I quickly repaired a hole in this fiberglass bathtub.
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Thank you. This is the best tub repair I've seen.
Thanks man!! Our customers have had great success with our kits!
If you get a run use a strip of making tape6 -8 inch holding each end and dap the run gently, the excess paint will stick to the tape do not dab on the same spot on the tape. Dab then move the tape to a fresh spot on the tape.
Thanks for the input!
Excellent video. Well done. Thanks.
Thanks! More to come!
I’m sure I can do everything, but mix the paint to the proper color
Haha you would be surprised how simple we make it. Our color system is designed to make it easy and many times you don’t even need to match the color because one of them matches right away.
I remember seeing a tub repair guy use polisher machine to polish the tub.
I’m not sure why he used it as I was busy doing my handy man duties, but would you happen to have any idea as to why these tub repair guys would use a polisher for these tub repairs???
Probably had a repair on a back wall eye level and lighting that was making the finish more difficult. That can be the toughest area to make a repair depending on how the light is reflecting. Our kits offer up to 3000 grit sand paper which can help if you find yourself working on something like this.
If it is a gel coat repair you wet sand and polish to shine
Does it work good on the floor ? would it crack ? If u step on it ?
You would want to look at our Floor Crack Repair Kit. It has a floor support foam that adds support. This video is just for large wall repairs.
Great video I have an a relic tub that has a couple of micro cracks that are on tub walls similar locations to your repair area. Is this kit recomended for acrylic tubs? I'm not sure what the difference is between acrylic and fiberglass.
Our level 1 and 2 kits will work well on acrylic tubs because those are for cosmetic (non-weight bearing) repairs. Level 3 kits for Floor cracks on acrylic tubs can be more difficult because acrylic tubs are much harder to get perfectly solid. I would estimate a 60% success rate on floor cracks for acrylic tubs. Was this helpful?
Great video !!!! It helped me a lot. Thanks
Thanks David!!
so weight bearing means the actual part where you are standing at or if you were sitting in a bath. Am I understanding correctly?. Because my crack is flat on the base of tub where you are standing at in this video. Please let me know? Thanks so much in advance.
Hello, sorry for the slow response. When we say weight bearing we mean the floor. The damage in this video was not weight bearing. Level 3 kits and videos go over repairing floor cracks. If you have a crack in your floor that would be what you want to look at. You can find the videos categorized on our TH-cam page and on our website TubRepairCo.com. Let us know if you need help!
Excellent job where u guys are located ??
Thanks! We are based in Springfield, MO.
Can you please explain what you have used? What's the filler grey colour as well what's the blue thing? And what was the red/pinkish thing you used as well? Thanks!
Hello, all of the products and materials are in our kits at TubRepairStore.com
What type of product to apply to outside of fiberglass buthtub to make it more solid. I can see light going through my
Our level 2 kits. Tubrepairstore.com
It looks like your sample color swatches are being placed directly on a corner shelf of the shower. If so, how do you remove it ? If not, what is the process for color matching ?
Yes we match the color on the surface of the tub and used acetone to clean it off. This is ok on all surfaces except plastic tubs. On plastic tubs you want to match the color near the repair so it will be coated when finished. Plastic tubs don’t clean up as easy and it can affect the finish of a plastic tub. Standard fiberglass showers have a gel coat that is not affected by the products and cleans up well.
Thank you so much. I'm a senior and 69 yrs. My Mobile home shower had a crack in the floor. How do I tell if it's fiberglass or vinyl?
QUESTION: what is this putty stuff? What type of paint do I need?
I laid the fiberglass cloth already but mine looks bad. The edges are all frayed. Can I still get a good outcome?
Hi Kyle, I’m sure you can still get a good outcome. Can you text us pictures of where you are to 877-234-9882? It sounds like you are using other products and not using our kit.
Did you use fiberglass resin with the fiberglass cloth?
It may be best to call us and talk through what you have done and where you are. 877-234-9882 we are here to help!
That last bit you sprayed on it. If you wanted to could you spray the whole tub?
We don’t recommend trying to spray a whole tub with these sprayers.
Do you use a special type of drill bit? Also, do you always use a 1/8 inch drill bit or does that depend on something else ? Also, can you link a video to this reply for a repair on the side wall. Mine crack in the area where the tub contours in a corner.
Hey Susie, thanks for the question. You can use larger or smaller drill bits depending on your project. 1/16” is probably the smallest bit for a hairline crack. We will try to get a video of a repair like yours. Be sure to subscribe!
Can you please answer a few questions? I think this kit is exactly what I need! I have taken out the jets from my tub and I want to convert it to a soaker tub. I sealed the holes from the back with flexseal, and now I want to repair the holes from the front. There are 6 holes total, I would say about 2.5 inches in diameter. Do you think one level two kit would be enough and work for this repair?
That would be a stretch for a level 2. You would be safe getting 2 level 2 kits. That may be a bit more than it would take but only 1 would likely not be enough. Also you will want to give the repairs to the holes a little girth maybe 1/8”. If you simply fill the hole and sand it flush with no overlap I would be concerned it wouldn’t have enough support. I hope this is clear. Let us know if you need more guidance!
is the spray paint at the final step waterproof and is it durable like how long will it last? thank you so much
Hello, yes it is water proof. It is designed for resurfacing bathtubs. It should last indefinitely. If in a high traffic area 5 or more years should be expected.
Looks amazin!
Thanks!
would it be worthwhile to to lay down some painters tape down to help with some of the clean up between stages?
Honestly probably not much. The best thing you can do is hook a small 2 gallon vacuum to your sander. If you tape it off close to the repair and spray you are likely to get a hard line.
If you use masking paper it can be a pain to vacuum the dust. There are many ways to skin a cat though :)
Hey what is the name of that paste that you applied. I want order to do my acrylic bathtub. I have 6 inches hole in mine. Does this work 4 me?
Hello, yes this will work for your tub. A 6” hole is getting pretty big. Is it 6” tall and 6” wide? You may want to text us some pictures to make sure on Large Wall Damage kit is enough. We can work with you to make sure you get what you need.
great video
can i do it on acrylic bath?and what type of sandpapper u used?
Yes you can do it on an acrylic tub. We use 80 and 120 grit sandpaper. It’s all in the kit.
@@tubrepairco thanks
Can I just purchase the painting materials from you ? I have everything else repaired . i just need the paint and color matching materials ?(which you completely skipped over in this video ) thanks .
You would want to purchase the Ultimate Chip Kit. That will come with everything you need. We don’t sell the paint separately right now.
Congratulations unlike others who use Rust-Oleum, you actually used gel 👍
Not gel it’s a urethane paint.
@@tubrepaircothat may work for acrylic tubs and showers, but with gel coat surfaces I prefer to keep as I have been taught to do such repairs and have the same type of repairs with clients never having repair or color match issues. Plus never have to go that extensive on a repair to make it disappear or noticable in any fashion just saying!!!!
Haha it is firm, waterproof, the color matches, and it looks good :). Not sure what a proper repair is in your book but we will continue treating our customers great!
@@tubrepairco what is the repair time on a project like that?
This repair takes around 2 hours to do.
Does all this material
Come with the kits you sell?
Also, do you provide professional support via phone call on how to get through tough repairs after purchasing kits???
Leo
Hello, yes all the material you will need comes with the kits. We list the equipment you need on the site but mostly an orbital sander, vacuum, blow dryer, extension cord, 3 prong splitter and possibly a power drill will be helpful. Yes we offer phone support if you call 877-234-9882. Sorry for the slow response on this message!
Can you list the equipments I need to repair?
Also, why do you need to use the driller on the crack?
Hello,
You drill the end of the crack to cut it off and keep it from progressing in the same direction.
The equipment not included in the level 2 kit that we used are:
5.5” orbital sander
2 gallon shop vac
Blow dryer
Drill
1/4” drill bit
10’ extension cord
3 prong splitter
Respirator
Trash can
Paper towels
The sander and vacuum are some what optional however the sanding on a patch this size would be very difficult by hand. The vacuum cuts way down on the dust so keeping the project clean will be much more difficult without it.
@@tubrepairco for what reason would we ever need a polisher? I’ve seen some tub repair guys here in Canada polish the Tub but not sure why.
Would you have any insight on what reasons a polisher would be used???
Thanks.
Leo
@@Apexpropertycare you should not need a polisher. The hardest location would be a repair on the back wall above the waist. This area can get direct light reflecting off of it and highlight the transition of the repair. Our wet sanding kit included in every kit will help a lot if this is the case.
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Thanks!
Matching the color was cut out. how did you get to that color?
Our color matching system comes with 4 colors Gloss White, Gold White, Gray White, and Almond. You will determine which is closest to your tub color and use that as the base. Then you will use the other colors such as Gloss or Almond to lighten or darken the shade. We have several other videos that go through this. You can also visit our instructional library on our website to see some. Tubrepairstore.com
Didn’t fill and support underneath?
No this one was on the wall and is not weight bearing. Our Glass Putty is very sturdy and will provide plenty of support for wall repairs.
Do you guys ship to the Uk?
Not currently :/
What mesh did you use?
We include fine mesh tape in the kit. You can find these kits at the TubRepairStore.com
Where can you buy it?
TubRepairStore.com
And amazon
Are all the kits one time use only once it’s opened?
They are pretty much designed for one repair and should be used within a month of receiving it. Our kits have enough material to make multiple repairs. The level 2 could make 1-3 repairs depending on size. The level 3 might be able to fix 2 but would depend on how big they are. Feel free to shoot us some pictures of your repair if you guidance.
Wow repair by bondo as a fiberglasser. Without what I call proper bond directly to raw fiberglass, this is mickey mouse repair. 6:58
Wrong, we have repaired thousands of tubs use this method and these products. It works very well. Check our reviews if you have doubts.
Why… drill holes if ur not gonna fill em 😂
It cuts of the cracks and helps prevent them from continuing in the same direction.
So much work for no reason LOL
To save you tub and save $1,000s? Seems like a fair reason for some people.
@@ljwheelin551 these kits are priced at $127 right now. Feel free to check out our website to learn more tubrepairco.com
Good to know 👍. Having trouble finding any of your work? We only see one video of rock crawling when we search your profile. Do you have a professional account or are you just a hobbiest?
Wrong we did fix it because you couldn’t tell it was there and it holds water… isn’t that fixing it? Be sure to check out some of our other videos where we demonstrate the strength of our repairs. These customers were very pleased and it is holding strong today. We have found that tub repair people often think their way to skin a cat is the best but we believe as long as you can’t tell it’s been repair and it holds strong then you have done a good job. That is what we strive to provide our customers. If you have something constructive for people to learn we would appreciate it but if you just want to talk crap then we end up blocking those trolls. Do you have anything productive or educational to add?
Thanks for the upload.. whatever name of the products please.
They can all be found the the kit!
Check out tubrepairco.com to see what products come in each kit. They come with all the products you need and tell you what equipment is needed.
Ummm, at about 3:29 you skipped an entire part?!
This video is junk
No we didn’t skip anything. You have to let the fiberglass putty set up for at least 30 minutes so in the meantime we match color and prep our coating. This helps you move through the repair more efficiently.
Biggest "eighth inch" holes I've ever seen! 😂