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Scotty13 · Feb 28, 2010, 07:19 AM

My mom has a rust spot the size of quarter that is about to become a hole in her tub. Is there something I could buy to fix it for her until she buys a new tub?

Thanks in advance,

Scotty

KISS · Feb 28, 2010, 10:10 AM

Remove only the loose rust and rough up some of the surrounding area and then use Extend which will polermerize the rust and turn it black.

Then get some epoxy used for plumbing repairs and patch. Sand to your liking.

For larger holes I'd suggest a fiberglass patch used for patching automobiles.

speedball1 · Feb 28, 2010, 12:05 PM

What type of tub does she have?
Acrylic/fiberglass/ plastic, Steel or cast iron. Let me know, Tom

KISS · Feb 28, 2010, 12:22 PM

Sppedball:

Last time I checked, plastics don't rust. Unless you know something I don't.

speedball1 · Feb 28, 2010, 12:32 PM

It's a standard question I always ask when the information is sketchy. I realize that it's probably a steel tub but I want someone to say it. Over the years I've learned not to attempt to fill in the blanks. I want it down where I can see what I'm working with. Regards, Tom

Scotty13 · Feb 28, 2010, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by speedball1

What type of tub does she have?
Acrylic/fiberglass/ plastic, Steel or cast iron. Let me know, Tom

I would probably have to say it's fiberglass. The hole is located below the overflow plate.

KISS · Feb 28, 2010, 12:52 PM

Can you take a pic and post using Go advanced/manage attachments?

Scotty13 · Feb 28, 2010, 12:59 PM

I found some Adhesive Caulking, would that work?

speedball1 · Feb 28, 2010, 01:07 PM

Bath Wizard has tub repair kits.
Check them out at :Bath Wizard bathtub repair for fiberglass, porcelain, cultured marble
Good luck, Tom

Scotty13 · Feb 28, 2010, 02:08 PM

FUNNY! I pulled up that link and the before & after photos that they show, looks like my second sink. One sink is rusted so bad turned into a hole and my second sink has two chips in like the “before” picture.