Resurfacing a Cast Iron Enamelled Bath.

[blowlampParticipant @blowlamp]

I'd like some advice from forum members on refinishing a bath tub please.

I did this job about 4 years ago and it lasted very well until quite recently.

When I first did this job, an area of the original enamel had eroded by about 2 – 3mm around the plughole, so to prevent pooling I filled it with Chemical Metal and I now think this may be what has caused the failure.

What has happened is that the Chemical Metal filler has parted (very cleanly) from the original enamel by a process that looks like the fresh enamel has bonded (perfectly!) to this filler and then slighly shrunk over time thus pulling the filler off the bath. It basically curls up and breaks off.

From what I can see, wherever the new enamel covers the original enamel, then the bond appears excellent and is without any sign of failing.

I suppose I need advice regarding a suitable filler that sticks really well to the original enamel, along with hints & tips about anything else I should take into account.

I used the Rustoleum refinishing kit, if that is important to know.

Thanks.

Martin.

[blowlampParticipant @blowlamp]

[David George 1Participant @davidgeorge1]

Hi Martin have you rung Rustoleum help number on the web site I would have thought they would have come across this sort of problem.

David

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