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How do you repair cracks and chips in the fiberglass of a hot tub?
Mgdeckeriii
If it is gelcoat finish just clean out the chip, get all the loose material out, get a tiny bit of gel coat, add a few drops of catalyst and fill it in. Tape over it if need to hold it in place, or get a heat gun and blow on it a bit til it starts to dry. Then sand with wet/dry paper to get it flat. Buff if needed.
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How to Decide Between Replacing or Repairing Damaged Fiberglass Units in Your Home?
One problem that many homeowners seem to ignore is damaged fiberglass units within their home. These includes bathtub and showers, sinks and wash stations, as well as their hot tub and spa units. Problems such as chips, cracks, blemishes and other imperfections can affect the entire appearance of the unit. These problems can also cause serious damage to other areas of the home if they are not repaired in a timely manner. Water leaks from these areas can cause your flooring to be ruined, while the wood foundations under the unit can rot and become unstable. If your fiberglass unit is located on a second floor or you have a basement under your bathroom area, you will also risk having to contact a contractor to repair your ceilings and electrical areas, such as lighting and outlets, that can be left inoperable or be dangerous to use.Deciding between Repairing or Replacing Your Fiberglass UnitMany homeowners have the misconception that when there is damage done to their bathtubs, showers, sinks, hot tubs and other fiberglass units within their home, that they must have these units replaced. This can be very costly since many fiberglass units are built into the walls or are large and bulky. Removing these units and having a new one put in can require walls to be removed; doorways to be taken out and in extreme cases, there may even be a need to cut an opening into the side of the home to replace the unit.At a fraction of the cost to replace the fiberglass unit, a contractor can come into your home and repair the chips, cracks and other problems that you may have with the unit. Most repairs can be completed within just a matter of a few hours. The unit, in many cases, will need to dry for twenty-four to forty-eight hours after the repair is complete, so that the patched area can set. During this time you will need to make other arrangements for showering and bathing.If you want to remodel your bathroom, or you are dealing with a fiberglass unit that you want to replace or remove, replacing the unit will be the best course of action. However, before you begin this project make sure that you have a clear understanding of what costs will be involved.
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You rub vigorously with hot, soapy water.
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Fiberglass inside a metal jacket
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Yes , a major problem with fiberglass
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no
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