Odorless Bathtub Refinishing Kit – Durable, Self-Leveling Epoxy for DIY Reglazing – Works on Porcelain, Fiberglass, Enamel, Acrylic, Cast Iron – 2.7kg – Made in the USA

I am a complete amateur! I don't do "Do it yourself' projects," but I'm living in a rental house right now that is over 50 years old, and my bathroom had a horrible blue bathtub that had chips and stains all over it! Obviously, I'm not putting a lot of money into a house I don't own, but I hated that bathtub so much! It felt dirty every time I got in it no matter how much I cleaned. So---I had already painted and epoxied the horrible blue counter, and that turned out beautiful (mixed in some pearl pigment, the whole counter looks like pearl marble now). So--I figured if I could do a counter, why not a bathtub? I read up about different products, and nearly everyone seemed to have had total failures with the cheap Rust-oleum products, so I decided I'd rather put a little more money into it and get it right the first time! I was so proud of myself! I work 40 hrs. a week, so I had to devote weekends to prepping the tub, and I literally spent two weekends on it. I scrubbed it with everything, sanded it twice, fixed the chips. Then I poured the stuff and got started! Oh my God! You know that video where the guy goes through it so fast and makes it look like it is the easiest thing in the world? Looked like he never even spilled a drop? I should have made a video of myself doing it, and they could have played that one first and called it, "What not to do!" I had paint everywhere! My nice taped plastic came up 10 minutes after I started, and it was crumbling up all over the place, hitting the sides of the tub, and my comb and trowel kept getting lost in it. I had paint covering half my face, my neck, both arms, one of my ears, both feet and my stomach (never quite figured out how it got there)! I was sweating like a pig after 10 minutes in that hot bathroom! If you sweat--it's a problem because you can't get this stuff wet. I sweated a lot of drops into it. I did figure out that I could tell the difference between the sweat and the bubbles because the sweat had a yellowish look to it, and those drops wouldn't go away with the heat gun like the bubbles would. It was actually fixable if I went over it with some more paint, but I had to constantly turn around and wipe my face on a hanging towel (be sure you have one because your gloved hands are going to be covered in paint, so you can't just pick up a towel and wipe your face). Also, if you are a sweater, tie a tight headband around your head to catch some of the sweat. Given the fact that my plastic was all over the place instead of taped in front of the tub, when I poured the paint on the outside, I had about a five inch pool on the floor all along the outside of the tub. Luckily, I'm planning to cover the old ugly linoleum with stick tiles anyway (which cost $8 a box at Roses), so it was no big problem for me, but I'm sure it would be for someone who plans to keep their floor. After an hour and a half, I was so hot and so tired and so thirsty that I thought I'd die if I didn't get out of there. I had just tried to fix a couple of places on the front, and I had drips running all over the place, and it looked horrible. I thought, "Okay, it was worth a try. I'll just have to scrape it all off." Then, I went out and went to the other bathroom and spent 30 minutes pouring acetone all over myself trying to get the paint off. My clothes went into the garbage--don't even think you're going to be able to save your clothes so wear something you hate! Once I was finally clean and cleaned up the paint marks on the floor where I tracked it with my bare feet, and had a nice glass of ice tea, I felt better--when to my horror I suddenly realized I hadn't taken the tape off the drains! I think I actually cried a little at the thought of going back in there. But when I went in, I was amazed that all that dripping on the front was gone, and it was level! Taking the tape off the drains was a nasty little mess--nothing like the easy little job they did in the video, but I did manage to get them off. The RESULT! After all that mess and sweating and crumpled plastic---the tub turned out perfect! There is not a single drip or mistake anywhere! It looks like a new tub! So, the moral of this story is---if I could do this with all of my amateur mistakes--ANYONE can do it. If you put your time into the prep work, it's really hard to mess this up, (even though doing it is a horrible mess--you just have to know that going in and decide whether saving a few thousands bucks on a tub is worth a couple hours of mind-numbing horror!) I LOVE the new tub! Wish I had some pictures, but I have the first Trac Phone that was ever invented, and it doesn't take pictures, do voicemail, and sometimes it doesn't even ring. So--I'll have to leave it all to your imagination, but I'm thrilled! My bathtub looks amazing! After all of that--I'd try buy this stuff & try it again!

I recently took on my first bathtub refinishing project and wasn’t sure which product to use. After some research, I decided to try the Armoglaze Bathtub Refinishing Kit, and I’m so glad I did. While the process seemed a bit daunting at first, the results were fantastic, and with the right preparation, it was surprisingly straightforward.**Preparation is Key**The most important lesson I learned is that proper preparation is crucial for success. You'll start by thoroughly scrubbing the tub with an abrasive cleaner to remove grime and residue. If I were to do this again, I’d use a small orbital tool (like those used for car buffing) to make the process faster and more efficient.A razor blade scraper is an absolute must-have and proved invaluable at every stage of the process. From opening the box to removing old caulk during prep, and even cleaning up after painting. The scraper made it easy to clean up those excess paint along the edges, leaving a neat and polished finish.**Painting Process**The kit comes with everything you need, and mixing the epoxy is simple. You combine a small jar of Part A directly into the bucket of Part B, creating more than enough epoxy to cover an entire tub. I actually found myself removing excess epoxy pooling by the drain. The instructions clearly mention that you might need to use the entire mixture, which I did not heed (and should have).If you’re new to this, I highly recommend watching the official Armoglaze how-to video, which demonstrates the process in under two minutes. It’s a great way to familiarize yourself with the tools in the kit and the technique. Take some time to practice the motions beforehand, as you’ll only have about 1.5 to 2 hours to apply the epoxy once it’s mixed.The epoxy spreads smoothly and evenly, and its self-leveling properties work like magic to correct minor imperfections. Just be sure to start coating from the upper areas of the tub, as the enamel will naturally flow toward the bottom.**Final Thoughts**Overall, the Armoglaze kit made my first refinishing project a success. The instructions were clear, and the product delivered a smooth, professional-looking finish. While it does take effort and patience—especially during the prep work—the results are absolutely worth it.If you’re new to bathtub refinishing, I highly recommend this kit. Just heed the instructions, and don’t forget to cover your tub’s spout! Learn from my mistakes, and you’re sure to love the outcome!