How to clean and protect 1966 bathtub?

[toby8]

Seeking advice on cleaning and protecting 1966 bathtub.

has some wear and tear, matted spots and a few yellowing scratches.

any advice on sealing/cleaning/protecting to lengthen its life appreciated.

 

 

 

[EricL]

Hello @toby8 

Thanks for sharing your question about protecting your bathtub. If you are only after cleaning and protection, I suggest using Autosol 75ml Acrylic Polish. Please make sure to test a small corner first before committing the entire bath. It is possible to use clear silicone to patch the small cracks and fissures on the surface of the bath, but this is a temporary measure and will not last very long. Eventually you'll need to remove the old silicone and apply a new patch.

However, should you reconsider regarding painting your bath, you can use either Rust-Oleum 946ml White Gloss Tub And Tile Refinishing Kit or White Knight 500ml White Tub And Basin Paint. This is on the condition that you have a steel bath. But if it's acrylic it will not work on the bath.

My only other suggestion is to engage the services of a bath restoration specialist. They will have the knowledge and tools to restore and protect your bath. 

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

Eric

[toby8]

Thanks, tub is pink, not white so might suss out the first option. 

[toby8]

Anyone have any recs for a bath restoration company…or any intel on who to avoid. The bath is probs irreplaceable and part of the blocks charm to keep it original so hoping to retain it .

[JacobZ]

Hi @toby8,

As Workshop is Australia and New Zealand wide, I'd be surprised if our members could advise on any companies that operate close to you.

I suggest using a service such as HiPages or True Local to find a bathtub resurfacing company. Read the reviews, make some phone calls and trust your gut.

Hopefully this helps.

Jacob