Bath Tub Scratched

[Robert Barile]

I just had a new cast iron tub installed in my bathroom. Unfortunately the
contractor who did the tile work dropped something in the tub and scratched it.
Although it is a minor scratch, Im concerned about rust. Kohler Co. recommended a
repair person to fix the scratch. Should I leave the scratch alone or have it
repaired. If it doesnt rust then I would be inclined to leave it alone. It hasn't
rusted yet and its been two weeks. Also, if I decide to have it repaired I'm
concerned that the person doing the repair might make the problem worse.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Robert Barile

[Peter Bucy]

Have it repaired. Such scratches are common and there are companies
out there that can repair the finish so that you can never tell where
the repair was made.
Peter A. Bucy - Home Builder
email pe...@ix.netcom.co
homepage http://www.netcom.com/~petex

[Dwayne George]

I would apply epoxy designed for this type of repair. You can get it from
your hardware store. If you do a good job, you can't tell.
Dwayne

Peter Bucy <pe...@ix.netcom.com> wrote in article
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[Donna B.]

pe...@ix.netcom.com (Peter Bucy) wrote:
> On 12 Dec 1996 15:16:53 GMT, rba...@bbn.com (Robert Barile) wrote:
>
> >I just had a new cast iron tub installed in my bathroom. Unfortunately the
> >contractor who did the tile work dropped something in the tub and scratched it.
> >Although it is a minor scratch, Im concerned about rust. Kohler Co. recommended a
> >repair person to fix the scratch. Should I leave the scratch alone or have it

> >repaired. [snip]

> Have it repaired. Such scratches are common and there are companies
> out there that can repair the finish so that you can never tell where
> the repair was made.
> Peter A. Bucy - Home Builder
> email pe...@ix.netcom.co
> homepage http://www.netcom.com/~petex

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Would the above apply to new Kohler enamel over cast iron
sinks, also? Maybe Kohler doesn't make its enamel as durable
as it used to. I've had enamel sinks most of my life. I got
this new one a few months ago, & there they are, scratches
on the floor of the sink, from metal pots, Iguess. Of course,
sinks are supposed to be made to withstand the washing
of metal pots. But even if repaired, the repair wouldn't even
be as durable as the original enamel, would it?

I guess I need to call Kohler & see what they recommend. But
in the meantime, if anyone knows about this subject, I'd
appreciate a suggestion.

[Nels]

Robert Barile wrote:
>
> I just had a new cast iron tub installed in my bathroom. Unfortunately the
> contractor who did the tile work dropped something in the tub and scratched it.
> Although it is a minor scratch, Im concerned about rust. Kohler Co. recommended a
> repair person to fix the scratch. Should I leave the scratch alone or have it

> repaired. If it doesnt rust then I would be inclined to leave it alone. It hasn't
> rusted yet and its been two weeks. Also, if I decide to have it repaired I'm
> concerned that the person doing the repair might make the problem worse.
>

> Any advice is greatly appreciated.
>
> Robert Barile

If the scratch has not penetrated the enamel down to the iron, it won't
rust. However, it will probably look better if you have it
professionally repaired. My suggestion: get the name of the nearest
authorized repair person from Kohler, have it repaired, and send the
bill to the tile guy. If he won't pay it, deduct it from what you owe
him. Fair is fair.

Good luck,
Nelson