Fiberglass Tub Bottom Rebuilding
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STEP-1
SET UP TOOL BAR ABOVE TUB
Do not attempt to repair a tub bottom without the tool bar and proper SPR tools! To do so is counter productive, less than satisfactory results will follow!
1 If tub is cracked place duct tape over crack
2 REMOVE ANY OBVIOUS TRASH FROM TUB BEFORE CLEANING Tub Before Restoration 3 Wash out obvious dirt and trash Wash away obvious dirt and trash before starting tub treatment 4 SURFACE PREPARATION
STEP 1 Cleaning the surface. (Purging the surface of all impurities)
CLOSE DRAIN OUTLET TO PREVENT LOSS OF CLEANING COMPOUNDS CLOSE DRAIN OUTLET TO PREVENT LOSS OF CLEANING COMPOUNDS
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APPLY STEP-1 CLEANING PRODUCTS
Ad 4 oz diluted Step-1 to bottom of tub. Sprinkle on 1/2 oz Step-1 Booster and 1/2 oz Fiberglass cleaning powder. Scrubbing tub with black scrub pad held with EZ Grip handle. Start at bottom of tub and work up back wall, ends and top of tub. Clean inside front and apron of tub last to prevent getting product on your arms.
Apply Products to Tub Bottom Step-1 Booster, Super-Scower and Diluted Step-1 (3 to 1) CLEAN TUB WITH EZ HANDLE AND BLACK PAD
6 "OPTIONAL" CLEAN TUB "BOTTOM" "STAIN-BLASTER™" & BLACK PAD
7 "STAIN-BLASTER™" Multi Tool Can be use for Sanding, Scrubbing, Stain Removal and Polishing
8 CLEAN TUB SIDE WALLS, TOP AND FRONT WITH BLACK PAD AND EZ GRIP HANDLE
9 RINSE TUB
9 DRY TUB Use Star Fiber Towel and Fan to DRY Tub Thoroughly
10 DRY TUB THOROUGHLY WITH FAN
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Most tubs are cracked from front to back along supports built into the fiberglass bottom. See RED arrows above.
Some tubs may be cracked in several places where the supports are build into the bottom.
IMPORTANT: ALL WATER MUST BE REMOVED FROM CRACKS OR HOLES. USE A WET DRY VACUUM TO REMOVE ALL WATER FROM VOIDS. IF NECESSARY DRILL SEVERAL 1/4 HOLES A FEW INCHES FROM AND ALONG THE CRACK TO PERMIT AIR TO ENTER VOID AROUND CRACK SO WATER CAN BE VACUUMED OUT.
INSPECT with the T-1 stealth light to find any hidden cracks
Turn off ALL other lights in room to make the inspection for best results!
AFTER MAKING A THOROUGH INSPECTION PROCEED
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