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Old 05-04-2012, 08:51 AM   #1
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Paint for tub and plastic surround

Has anyone painted their tub and plastic surround?

I have see the DIY show where they use a two part epoxy to paint the tub and surround. However, I am having a difficulty finding it.

Anyone have suggestions?
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Has anyone painted their tub and plastic surround?

I have see the DIY show where they use a two part epoxy to paint the tub and surround. However, I am having a difficulty finding it.

Anyone have suggestions?
You can also use top quality automotive paints, which is not ruined by water.

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Old 05-04-2012, 09:12 AM   #3
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If you use the Search function on this site using phrases like "refinish tub", "paint bathtub", etc. you should find several posts on this subject. I can remember folks using Tough as Tile (like me), Krylon fusion, and some more advanced products like 2-part epoxy's that are commonly used in the marine industry. The first two products are sold in big-box stores and the second in a marine store.

Here's just a few of the threads I found using the Search function:

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f46/...rts-12563.html

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f446...tub-78428.html

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f46/...oom-36072.html

Good luck and be sure to take before & after photos!

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Old 05-04-2012, 09:31 AM   #4
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I am doing the same thing right now, since my tub is fiberglass, am looking around for gelcoat finishes, even talking to boat shops for possibly letting them do the painting. I am still investigating what to use on the ABS plastic stuff that goes from tub to floor.
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Old 05-04-2012, 10:30 AM   #5
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I did ours last winter with "Tough As Tile". It is a 1 step epoxy. A bit hard to paint on and the fumes will do you in so good venting is important. It also takes at least 72 hours to cure and must me kept warm the entire time (72 degrees or more). This is the only pic I have after the job was complete.
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Old 05-04-2012, 10:42 AM   #6
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I did ours last winter with "Tough As Tile". It is a 1 step epoxy. A bit hard to paint on and the fumes will do you in so good venting is important. It also takes at least 72 hours to cure and must me kept warm the entire time (72 degrees or more). This is the only pic I have after the job was complete.
That's awesome.

Did you paint the tub after it was done or are you referring to paint the tub with the tough as tile?
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Old 05-04-2012, 10:48 AM   #7
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cford - did not mean to confuse. "Tough As Tile" is the paint. I painted our original bathroom with it, even over the cracks. It looks like it is new.
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Old 05-04-2012, 11:02 AM   #8
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Your photo of the bathroom looks great.

My tub and lavatory on my 66 TW are looking every bit of 46 years old. Fortunately they are in good shape with no significant cracks.

How did you apply the epoxy?

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Old 05-04-2012, 12:11 PM   #9
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I did ours last winter with "Tough As Tile". It is a 1 step epoxy. A bit hard to paint on and the fumes will do you in so good venting is important. It also takes at least 72 hours to cure and must me kept warm the entire time (72 degrees or more). This is the only pic I have after the job was complete.
It looks great! Did you remove the bathroom then paint it or paint it will it was still assembled?

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You can also use top quality automotive paints, which is not ruined by water.

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A suggestion for after you paint…

Wax your tub/shower enclosure every so often, using automotive wax. I got the idea from a book on sailboat maintenance. Don't wax the surfaces you'll stand or step on, but everything else that's exposed to water.

I did this on the fiberglass wet bath in my Interstate right after I bought the vehicle. Makes post-shower cleanup so easy, when the water beads up and rolls off the walls. I use Turtle Wax Ice Spray Detailer, available at my local Pep Boys.
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Old 05-04-2012, 12:35 PM   #11
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cford,

I used a Por 15 two stage product called WHITECOAT. 5 or 6 years later the finish is still porcelain hard and white.

See the result in post #10 on this thread:

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f36/...ice-77238.html

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Old 05-04-2012, 02:35 PM   #12
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TouringDan - I just painted everything right in place. Tough As Tile epoxy paint is sold by Homax. orders.homaxproducts.com/
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Old 05-04-2012, 02:38 PM   #13
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I used a 2 part epoxy from Sherwin-Williams made for bathroom tiles called Tile Doc. I had to thin it a little to get it flow using a PREVAL spray kit (it is a make your own spray can system you can get at NAPA or Sherwin Wiliams). I used it on the plastic lavatory and the fiberglass tub in my 68 Trade Wind. The fumes are bad, a good breathing mask designed for volatile fumes is a must. If you make a mistake and have a run, you can wait until is cures, wet sand the spot and re-shoot it. I did that in a couple of places and they blended perfectly. We have been very happy with the durability so far.
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Old 11-06-2016, 03:20 PM   #14
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It's been 4 1/2 years since this thread was active but I wanted to see how the Tough as Tile paint job held up? Have a shower surround that has discolored & want to paint it. Not sure if the surround is fiberglass or plastic though. And Does that matter? Any feedback is really appreciated.

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I've read a couple of blogs online where a few people used Rustoleum Marine paint. The end result looked great in their photos. Not sure if it's an epoxy vs paint or what the difference because I haven't really researched it.
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I used the same product (TileDoc from Sherman Williams) as 68 TWind (earlier in thread). We sprayed it on in 2009 and it is still as white as when we applied it. It strengthens up the plastics some as well since it is an epoxy. You have to prep the plastic by wiping on a chemical but the people at Sherman Williams should help with the name. Photo of the medicine cabinet linked below. Click the up arrow at the top and you can see photos of before and after of the pieces.

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Old 07-29-2020, 04:52 PM   #19
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Question reglazing bath with POR K2 white ? too dangerous fumes?

Just got all needed to do this job on our wet bath, 1971 23' safari. Reading all about cancer causing chemicals. Have respirator. anyone get sick after doing this job? Cancer survivor concerned.

No one can really tell me that answer? Just your thoughts.
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Old 07-29-2020, 07:17 PM   #20
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I used some of that two part epoxy paint that was specifically for redoing tubs, made by Rustoleum. I definitely made a smell that would make even the hardiest individual fear for their health. I had a full face shield respirator with chemical filters on it, and that did the trick for knocking down the stink. I wouldn't try it with just some paper/fabric filter mask.

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