Fiberglass bath tubs are quite durable but they do tend to scratch easily. Sometimes, your tub may have a few scratches and cracks which may look unattractive to the eye. However, it is not practical to replace the bathtub for just a few minor problems, is it? If your fiberglass bathtub gets damaged in any way; for instance it gets cracked, scratched, dented, or perhaps the paint is peeling off, you can try these easy to do fiberglass bathtub repair tricks to get your bath tub looking like new again.

Regular cleaning of your fiberglass bathtub will ensure that it does not lose its shine and does not get scratched or soiled. Use a very mild detergent to wash your fiberglass bath tub and avoid harsh and abrasive cleaners, including aerosol bathtub cleaning supplies as these are very tough on the fiberglass coating and can damage it.

Small and minor scratches and abrasions on the surface of your fiberglass bathtub can be repaired easily with the help of a white automotive polishing compound. Make sure the compound is water based and simply apply the compound to the abrasions in a gentle circular motion with a soft clean cloth. Simply wipe away any residue and once you have applied a finishing coat of wax, your fiberglass bathtub will look practically new.

Sometimes, flakes of drywall or the ceiling can fall on your fiberglass bathtub and damage it. To remove these from the tub, you should simply wash the tub thoroughly with water. If water does not do the desired trick, you may have to resort to something stronger such as acetone. However, make sure you use acetone only if your fiberglass bath tub is gel coated. After using acetone, fill the tub with warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly for a clean and repaired bathtub.

Repairing fiberglass bathtubs is possible even if the tub has large cracks in it. Most cracks develop because the fiberglass is not supported properly from underneath. Thus, if you provide the right support, you can ensure that your tub does not crack. As for existing cracks, you will need a fiberglass repair kit to get rid of the problem. These kits have all the necessary tools that you need to deal with cracks, dents, and even holes in your fiberglass bath tub. The bathtub repair kit comes with complete instructions and most of them also have perfect color matching supplies to help repair your bathtub right down to the right color.

Thus, not only is it quite easy to do the fiberglass bathtub repairs at home, but you will save a lot of money that would have otherwise been spent on buying a new bathtub or on professional bathtub repairers.