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10-13-2006, 08:27 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1979 31' Sovereign
Auburntown
, Tennessee
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 99
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Bathroom tub paint
Hi, what can I use to re-paint or refinish the bathroom fiberglass? Easy & cheaper the better for me. 79' Sovereign 31'.
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1979 Airstream Sovereign International, 31'. VIN# I31T9J0162
1992 Buick Roadmaster Wagon, 5.7L - V8, stock 5000# tow rating, posi, aux trans cooler, rear coil over shocks, 2" rear spring lift kit, flowmaster exhaust.
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10-13-2006, 09:01 PM
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Rivet Master
1963 16' Bambi
1962 22' Safari
Yreka
, California
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,937
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Bathtub paint...
You might check this thread out, some discussion on the topic:
http://www.airforums.com/forum...=bathtub+paint
My hubby repainted our fiberglass "bathtub" in our 63 Bambi and he used a spray can of the Krylon Plastic paint available at about any hardware store. It hasn't been too long yet (a few months) so I cannot attest to how it will hold up. However, so far, so good. He said I shouldn't use cleanser or anything on it, just mild soapy water and a rinse.
Good luck! You can also use the search box above on the blue toolbar and key in bathtub paint ~ you will get quite a few hits.
Mrs. NorCal Bambi (traveling in S Tardis)
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10-13-2006, 09:31 PM
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Rivet Master
1976 Argosy 24
now being enjoyed by Heath and Mary in
, Vermont
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,432
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This is the renewed shower stall wall in my 1976 Argosy, painted with POR 15 WhiteCoat. It's as hard as a rock and shines like porcelain.
Sergei
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10-13-2006, 09:40 PM
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Rivet Master
1973 31' Sovereign
Danielsville
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 904
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"Tough As Tile"
Have done it twice now, once in a rear bath and once in a center bath.
Not difficult to use, just follow the instructions. Costs about $25.
Prep is the biggest part. It can be sprayed or brushed.
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10-13-2006, 09:55 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
2000 25' Excella
Kingston
, Tennessee
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 905
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Painting the bathtub
My husband also used a Krylon Plastic paint on ours. It looks really nice. We did all the counter space in there. He ran some water in it and it held up pretty good. I would think since its made for the outdoors it should work nicely. Picked it up at lowes, walmart carries it to. Very inexpensive. heres some pics.
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10-13-2006, 11:50 PM
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a.k.a. Ambassador Tim
1960 28' Ambassador
Northern
, California
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,921
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Are you sure the tub in your '79 is fiberglass? It may be ABS plastic.
I just did my tub using a product that claims its good for fiberglass. porclein and plastics. It was also used on the Classic Rides restoration.
The product is called Tubby from www.tubbyusa.com. It's a two part epoxy paint and comes in a kit with everything you need and very detailed instructions. It is brushed and rolled on which is included in the kit.
I don't know how its going to hold in up in the long run but it seems pretty nice right now.
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10-14-2006, 05:11 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1979 31' Sovereign
Auburntown
, Tennessee
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 99
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Thanks guys. Tonight I just saw DIY ( www.diynetwork.com) they are restoring a vintage Airstream!
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1979 Airstream Sovereign International, 31'. VIN# I31T9J0162
1992 Buick Roadmaster Wagon, 5.7L - V8, stock 5000# tow rating, posi, aux trans cooler, rear coil over shocks, 2" rear spring lift kit, flowmaster exhaust.
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10-14-2006, 06:33 AM
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Riviting Espresso
1978 25' Caravanner
Boca Raton
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 151
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DIY has been replaying the series they did last year. I have been TIVOing the series to motivate me on projects I have to do.
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Mario & Kelly
Music City, USA
AIR# 12509
1978 Caravanner
2002 Chevy Avalanche Z71
2009 VW Sportwagen TDi
Rancilio Espresso Machine w/ Rocky Grinder
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10-14-2006, 06:54 AM
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1 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Birmingham
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 7
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i used "elastomeric" paint made for platis vinyl and leather re-finishing primarily automobile seats and upholstery. it stinks going on but does not come off. period. i also used it on all of the plastic end caps and window mouldings, etc..
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10-14-2006, 07:49 PM
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near ichnetucknee springs
1978 31' Sovereign
Currently Looking...
davie
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 64
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i used a marine paint manufactured by interlux --- it is fiberglass based and one part. it came out great but was easy to "run". it is pricy at $32.00 per quart.... my unit is a rear bath 1978 sovereign and had been broken in the shower corner which i re-inforced with fiberglass mat and resin....
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01-23-2011, 05:01 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1966 17' Caravel
College Station
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 132
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Most of these posts are older and I am wondering how your paint products held up.
We need to repair and re-paint are bathroom in a Caravel. It is a very light mint green (?) currently, which I believe is the original since I have seen other pics of 66' Caravels with this color bathroom.
My big question is searching for an appropriate long lasting paint that I will have more choice of colors that white, off white, black. Tubby products had the most choice, but I didn't like any of their colors. Want to stick closer to original, light green or blue, aqua.
Any leads will be appreciated.
Jerri
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01-23-2011, 05:07 PM
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Rivet Master
1981 27' Excella II
mays landing
, South Jersey
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,179
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Check out rustolium countertop paint. Sal.
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Let us live so that when we die even the undertaker will be sorry. Mark Twain
AIR 42483
TAC N.J. 17
WBCCI 24740
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03-13-2011, 03:25 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1978 31' Sovereign
1984 31' Excella
Springfield
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 325
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I did ours with epoxy marine paint from either Lowe's or Home Depot. It was expensive.
For once I followed the directions religiously.
Prep work was a must as the parts must be thoroughly clean.
It has been since 2007 and our bathroom still looks as if it were done yesterday.
I am very pleased.
Photos are in my gallery.
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03-13-2011, 07:04 PM
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Rivet Master
1973 27' Overlander
Tucson
, AZ
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,480
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I used the tough-as-tile product.. brush on ... sold at Lowes. It turned out alright - but did it when the temp was too low and it did affect the leveling and I have brush marks. I understand that folks here used a foam roller and had very good results. I plan to sand mine and apply one final coat with foam roller.
I understand that the paint on product (not their spary on) is tintable.
Laura
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04-25-2011, 12:08 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1973 Argosy 26
1966 30' Sovereign
Currently Looking...
Southern
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 273
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Has anyone tried the Rust-Oleum tub/shower refinishing kits? They run about $25, so it would seem to be a relatively inexpensive solution.
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04-25-2011, 02:36 PM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mnmhays
Has anyone tried the Rust-Oleum tub/shower refinishing kits? They run about $25, so it would seem to be a relatively inexpensive solution.
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I did the Rustoleum kit on a home bathtub. I did all the prep they asked for, but couldn't get an acceptable finish, way too many brush strokes showing.
Maybe you're better at it and can get a smooth finish with a brush, but I would recommend using a sprayer to put that stuff.
[edit] I found the paint was tough as bullets once it was on, can't say that it wasn't good paint.
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09-11-2011, 09:55 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1973 Argosy 26
South East
, Arkansas
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 26
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Hello, was wondering about doing the tub in our '74 Argosy with a roll on white truck bed liner?? It would go on tough, water proof & slip resistant?? Any thoughts appreciated?
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