How do i repair aluminium lining on bathtub?

[bossnass15]

Hi there,

Was wondering how do I repair this aluminium bathroom lining on the bathtub? The dent is caused by my 2 year old kid hitting it with a small toy car.

Thanks

[EricL]

Hello @bossnass15 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about the lining of your tub.

Aluminium is a soft metal and is easy to bend, bump and cut. But when kinked or compressed it is impossible to bend it back into shape. Because it is in such an inaccessible position, I'm afraid it can't be fixed. You could try to disguise it with a bit of Waxstix, you'll just need to refresh the cover as it is not a permanent repair.

Let me call on our experienced members @Dave-1 and @Nailbag for their recommendations.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

[bossnass15]

Thanks @EricL . Yea i was thinking of disguising it, and then potentially spraying/painting it? What would be the material, tools, etc needed to do the job?

Having said that, not sure if it's aluminium though just guessing as it's some sort of metalic lining.

[EricL]

Hi @bossnass15 

I suppose you could give the spray painting a go, just make sure that you are using the correct colour. Making it darker or lighter will make the damage stand out even more. All you need is some masking tape to cover the area you are not spraying and a can of spray paint. Just keep in mind that it is a light touch up and not a full paint over.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[bossnass15]

Thanks @EricL .

What metallic putty/bog and what spray can i use to best fix this from the Bunnings catalogue?

[EricL]

Hello @bossnass15 

I propose having a look at Selleys 50g Knead It Aqua Epoxy Putty if you're thinking about using a putty like substance. As for the spray paint, I suggest visiting your local store so that you can see the colours available. Please note that none of these spray paints are rated for high moisture environments so it will be necessary to touch it up every now and then as it fades or chips.

If you need further assistance, please let me know.

Eric