How to repair a fiberglass bathtub crack | DIY Fiberglass Resin Crack Repair with Foam

How to repair a fiberglass bathtub crack | DIY Fiberglass Resin Crack Repair with Foam | DP TUBS

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Күн бұрын

Everyone seems to love the Fiberglass Crack Repairs so whenever I get the chance to work on one I will definitely be posting. Here is a step by step DIY Fiberglass Crack Repair with foam support. Comment down below with any questions.
#FiberglassCrackRepair #DPTubs #BathtubReglazing
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@DPTubs 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you to all who joined the LIVE PREMIERE CHAT for Q&A! If you have any questions make sure to leave them in the comments below!

@CIslas-im1um Жыл бұрын

This is a big help for me as a diyer single mom. Thank you much!

@FunkyColdMedinaDIY 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for all your videos. I plan on repairing a small crack in my tub very soon. Thank you and have a blessed day😁😎🙏

@JB-sv3xz Жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say thanks. Just did mine and it turned out great

@rachellehmann5044 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve missed your vlogs glad to see you back

@christopherdimezza4274 5 ай бұрын

Pleasure to watch you work man.

@lindabenear8210 3 ай бұрын

You are truly an artist! Thank you!

@KitchenAlpha Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Gonna try this Saturday!

@edvincent556 Жыл бұрын

Really good info!

@robertjohnson4584 2 жыл бұрын

U a bad man wit it 👍

@carmenisabelnieva4379 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this DIY I am gonna try to repair my own bathtub.I hope to find the materials in my town.

@rodneyhouchensful 10 ай бұрын

You are the best Bro! You definitely have mastered your craft!!💪 💯

@DPTubs 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@rodneyhouchensful 10 ай бұрын

Your welcome! Really appreciate the videos tutorials!

@temirtaragay8932 5 ай бұрын

excellent job

@tonyburry9036 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@user-lf7en6rf8m Жыл бұрын

Absolutely bad ass. Thank you

@DPTubs Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@JUDALATION Ай бұрын

MASSIVE! THANKS FOR THE INFO!😉

@joespo Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. What type of spray foam to use? Also are you drilling through the entire tub to shoot the foam down to the floor or plywood under tub?

@davidmeek3104 2 жыл бұрын

Danny I missed the live premiere will you have it any place where I can go and watch it thanks happy New Year to you guys I guess I wanted to be able to comment too but I did here though so thank you Danny

@FFSouhuwat. 19 күн бұрын

Good.

@chrismen8499 9 күн бұрын

Hey really liked ur vid. What kind of primer do you recommend to get. I have a cracked bathtub and I reglazed it before and the original color is stained yellow. New paint is white

@tenoch1971 8 ай бұрын

hi, great video, a question you put a few coats and how long you wait between? thnaks

@germ187 2 жыл бұрын

Dude thanks for these DIY’s I’m about to fix my first shower with your training, wish me luck senpai lol

@DPTubs 2 жыл бұрын

So awesome! Good luck and keep me posted.

@sarahvansoest972 Жыл бұрын

How did ur repair go?

@jonyak1221 2 жыл бұрын

Would regular bondo autobody filler work as a substitute for the bondo all purpose putty?

@bambifrazz Жыл бұрын

Is it completely a have to when it comes to the bondo putty? I have everything except that and need to get this done. Can the putty be added later?

@dogcookies Жыл бұрын

My concern is the durability of the appliance paint. I would use the Rustolium Tub & Tile paint.

@Jo-qb1xe Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great video! My question is why is all three materials necessary for the tub repair? What happens if I just apply the resin and the putty, or just the resin plus the short glass bond? Thank you.

@joshuawatters4274 Жыл бұрын

Same question? Did anyone provide the information

@theendicott2838 Ай бұрын

I also have this question…

@onilade1 Ай бұрын

After you paint it, how long do you wait until you use the bathtub?

@light-master Жыл бұрын

Can't find any Tub and Tile Spray Paint in stock, but I can get Rustoleum Appliance Epoxy Spray Paint. Has anyone used this after making a bondo patch for a shower basin?

@nAsTeGaming 2 жыл бұрын

Is there an inexpensive spray gun and compressor that you would recommend? I'm just starting out just doing repairs. Would the krylon tub and tile be good enough for repair work and no gun needed?

@DPTubs 2 жыл бұрын

You can try the Wagner Flexio 3000

@jackwood6023 2 жыл бұрын

I'm worried about fumes, should I be, my hot water heater is in the same room electric but still worried about it clicking on and off my gas to my furnace is off so no pilot light there but also worried about my window air conditioner clicking on and off as well as the pilot light for my gas stove! Hope you see this and can reply any suggestions would be greatly appreciated thanks.

@mazopp8041 2 жыл бұрын

Refinished my tub twice with rustolium tub paint and another brand "tub paint " eventually chips and peels, use two part epoxy recoat product , like stone coat counter top epoxy or equivilent , paint just doesn't last .

@user-pr2jb 2 жыл бұрын

Do you need the bondo putty? Can you get the bondo glass smooth enough and paint over that? I'm sure there is a reason, but I am concerned to use non waterproof layer on top. Thanks.

@emailjimsylvester 9 ай бұрын

He sanded completely through most of the top putty, so not sure why it's needed either.

@tamikal.7346 2 жыл бұрын

I think I may have a vikrell tub with a hairline crack in it. Can this method be followed to repair?

@Spifty12 7 ай бұрын

Curious how long each application of materials take to dry for you.

@rogue_8370 Жыл бұрын

How long did this job take?? I'm reading you should wait 2-7 days b4 sanding resin??

@demitrusburks5038 2 ай бұрын

Great video thank you for sharing. This helps! How long did you wait between applying Bondo glass then sanding? Also, same thing with putty and sanding?

@DPTubs 2 ай бұрын

obviously until its fully dry--depending on climate could be 15-20 minutes

@ryanpatton6682 2 жыл бұрын

What about if a crack is right next to textured area

@Marcosjafco 7 ай бұрын

Thank for posting this video. I have a 3 inch crack in my bath tube, crack is super tight (can barely see it). I have access to the bottom-back of tub as shower in on second floor above my garage. My question for you is: Would it work if I follow all your repair steps and work only on the back of the tub? Im trying to avoid drilling holes, sanding, and painting tub. I would rater patch and paint my garage ceiling. I would appreciate any feedback.

@ttwil9810 29 күн бұрын

It is called a hairline or a spider crack, I have repaired but not his way lol, as I am a fiberglass specialist

@lydiaerickson3731 2 жыл бұрын

I need to find a Danny in my area because I need this done and a new spray or whatever on my tub and sink

@DPTubs 2 жыл бұрын

What area?

@lydiaerickson3731 2 жыл бұрын

@@DPTubs columbus OH. It’s a long trip from Vegas sadly.

@rasychea Жыл бұрын

Is Bondo glass required ? Your other video you did not use it only putty.

@Sha-bn9cc 2 жыл бұрын

Where are you located at? I have a small crack in the floor of my walk-in shower. I would love for you to fix it.

@susiehernandez6652 Жыл бұрын

I'm about to fix a crack but in the contour of the where the sides meet. My question is how do I keep the resin from running down the tub AND do I just use a plastic mixing bowl to mix putty/hardener ? My 1st question is the one I'm unsure of and need advice please.

@scottmadeira5483 11 ай бұрын

I would mix the putty/hardner on a piece of cardboard. IT is flat like the tub, will let you mix it well and then get it to the tub using a putty knife or spreader like he did. You'll lose a good bit if you do it in a bowl.

@t.vthevgg3089 2 жыл бұрын

And another question what step did you use the napco extra strength etch

@DPTubs 2 жыл бұрын

No etch is used on a fiberglass repair

@mmanning5311 2 жыл бұрын

Is the tub easy to keep clean afterwards, does it get grimy over time?

@narmale 12 күн бұрын

smothen is not a word... smooth it out... need to rough up the surrounding area when your blending and feathering and lots of acetone

@CJ-nx8vy 2 жыл бұрын

Can I use bondo glass in an acrylic bathtub? If not, what should I use?

@DPTubs 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@my2k2zx2 2 жыл бұрын

Is there any alternatives to the Rustoleum? I'm unable to find this product. I'm not sure what to buy to finish off our repair.

@DPTubs 2 жыл бұрын

Krylon tub and tile Homax tub and tile

@louisdearaujo 2 жыл бұрын

Avoid the chance of cracking by installing a cement bed to set the tub in during installation.

@brewted 9 ай бұрын

Morter....

@garylist9 7 ай бұрын

Hi how would i repair a plughole area. 😃

@zadrumstool Жыл бұрын

Isnt that gonna crack again. Doesnt it need some flex to it?

@rubendogliotti8030 Жыл бұрын

De ARGENTINA no hace falta lijar el esmaltado de entrada pasar moladora . Para que agarre bien el parche de fibra .Aca si no lo hacemos asi se despega la fibra . ES OTRA TEGNOLOGIA QUE NO TENEMOS EN ARGENTINA . Aca si lo hacemo asi se despega no agarra la fibra

@Mufasaosrs Жыл бұрын

Ok so drilling holes around the crack and filling with foam helps so it doesn’t crack when you step on it? Because someone came to do this job to my bathtub but didn’t drill holes and a couples weeks later it cracked when i stepped on it

@susiehernandez6652 Жыл бұрын

@@cry_now_laugh_later do you have a video of how to do it ?

@oscarmendieta1425 Жыл бұрын

@@susiehernandez6652... El Comentario anterior es verdad

@LWRC Жыл бұрын

@@cry_now_laugh_later Exactly. There is a lot of space under bathtubs! The insulation foam he used is not designed for structural support. You can spray that foam to fill the A/C line penetration into a house but it is not designed to support weight!!!

@crystalfarmer4074 Жыл бұрын

@cry now laugh later so do you have a video showing your technique?

@oscarmendieta1425 Жыл бұрын

@@crystalfarmer4074 can't believe everything you see on KZfaq!!

@t.vthevgg3089 2 жыл бұрын

I have a crack on the wall, instead having a crack on the floor like the one you have in this video.do you still need to drill and foam?

@DPTubs 2 жыл бұрын

@t.vthevgg3089 2 жыл бұрын

@@DPTubs thank you

@jasminecontreras7939 2 жыл бұрын

Is it necessary to drill holes? Can I get the same results just without the drilling

@DPTubs 2 жыл бұрын

If you don’t need support or don’t need to add foam then you’re good

@jenkericj 2 жыл бұрын

I think the holes is to stop the cracks from spreading past the end of the cracks.

@zanjan Жыл бұрын

I don’t think foam is strong enough to withstand the weight/pressure. Have you tried to test the strength of the foam?

@pearlperlitavenegas2023 Жыл бұрын

My appliance paint patch from my repair turned brownish & looks dirty. I'm afraid to scrub it.

@blkacdevl2517 2 жыл бұрын

Does it matter if you use cloth or matt? I have cloth already

@DPTubs 2 жыл бұрын

Cloth is a little thicker and for me not as easy to use but it’s perfect and will be strong.

@Stayoutofthewater522 3 ай бұрын

Do you need the bondo glass after the resin and mesh

@DPTubs 3 ай бұрын

i use it for added reinforcement but it is not necessary

@rosaavila1113 2 жыл бұрын

How much do you charge to do this ?

@t.vthevgg3089 2 жыл бұрын

And do Home Depot or Low have all of these supplies

@DPTubs 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!! That’s where I get them yiu can also look in the description box if you need to order on Amazon

@inthebucketoutdoors3333 Жыл бұрын

What white spray did you use?

@DPTubs Жыл бұрын

Rustoleum Appliance Spray White

@Hero1957 7 ай бұрын

Has the appliance spray paint held up well in tubs? Any issues?

@New_Orleans_Ghost_Hunter 6 ай бұрын

I’m just using regular rostoleum paint and primer heirloom white on mine no problem. Also roll tide bro

@Hero1957 6 ай бұрын

@@New_Orleans_Ghost_Hunter Roll Tide

@saflores53 Жыл бұрын

Smoothen?

@musicman-tx2lw 2 жыл бұрын

How much do you charge for something like this? Our tub need it ooo.

@Apexpropertycare 9 ай бұрын

Yes how much would you charge for this work???

@zoranmaksimovski2755 Жыл бұрын

This little kzfaq.infoUgkxVoi3B4CB6Oygq1-vo4OTL1M_M5JkrXif tub works perfect in our 6 x 6 shower and is easy to get in and out. Also easy to drain.

@Eco_nightmare 3 ай бұрын

Background music sounds about like the same music from farming simulator lmao.

@DPTubs 3 ай бұрын

Ha ha ha 😂

@EricPotratzM 3 ай бұрын

Why don't you use regular auto Bondo?

@DPTubs 3 ай бұрын

What I use is sold at Auto Zone

@Nodeagent 2 жыл бұрын

Link to his channel? @9:45

@joshuawatters4274 Жыл бұрын

Same question as everyone else, don’t see a response anywhere. Especially about the putty...

@michaelcurci2489 12 күн бұрын

can you fix my tub?Is cracked...

@josehuertero8374 2 жыл бұрын

Where can I buy the all the things?

@DPTubs 2 жыл бұрын

I have a full list in the description of the video with links!

@user-ml7rr7gp9w 5 ай бұрын

At Fergusons

@chadsimmons6347 Жыл бұрын

is there any way to replicate the non-slip original finish ? most tub or shower floors have a rough texture, you didnt address that

@Enigma758 7 ай бұрын

Great question.

@New_Orleans_Ghost_Hunter 6 ай бұрын

Textured spray paint

@andrewpham8665 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff! I assume you are opposed to applying the $98.00 tub liner sold by Home Depot?

@DPTubs Жыл бұрын

Do not do that!

@susiehernandez6652 Жыл бұрын

@@DPTubs why not ?

@susiehernandez6652 Жыл бұрын

your list of materials was quite long. can you simplify that list by listing just the products you use in this video minus sandpaper, tools in the order you used them. In other words, just the foam and the liquids used? That list was overwhelming and listed 2 different products for the final paint application: Krylon Alternative: Rustoleum Tub and Tile White: and Rustoleum Applicance Spray White; not sure which is suppose to be used. I also dont recall you using tack cloth, caulking DAP Stretch, acid etch, epoxy remover or duct tubing unless you didn't show these steps, which makes it confusing to know what to actually do. please clarify

@ernestonoir5796 2 жыл бұрын

just one layer of resin and fiber?

@DPTubs 2 жыл бұрын

Yes for this crack once the support was under it was almost hairline. Keep in mind I also put bondo glass and bondo putty as well.

@rimidalv7710 2 жыл бұрын

How much did you charge budd ?

@DPTubs 2 жыл бұрын

$350

@tarabaker6910 9 ай бұрын

How long do you have to wait to shower?

@DPTubs 9 ай бұрын

48 hours

@tarabaker6910 9 ай бұрын

Thank you

@brewted 9 ай бұрын

you can buy a kit that has everything you need

@thecabretty11 Жыл бұрын

How long is b your warrant? Eufracio cabrera

@DPTubs Жыл бұрын

2 year warranty! How much is yours?

@thecabretty11 8 ай бұрын

3 years

@jackrussel8898 16 күн бұрын

All that background music noises spoiled this very good video in my opinion.

@t.vthevgg3089 2 жыл бұрын

I’m Tien Nguyen

@Kona10-hq8hx Жыл бұрын

I followed this for an almost identical crack in my shower surround tub but the foam has created a hump in the fiberglass floor. Should I cut a hole so I can remove some foam and then patch it using the method in this video or is there a better way? I'm worried about drainage. I welcome all suggestions. Thanks.

@mobobb3555 Жыл бұрын

Can't I just caulk it and call it good ? Just playing. That was a good video to watch for those in Bathroom Remodeling or for a Handyman service. My concern comes with the aftercare of your patch and how best to avoid removing ANY of the patch while using a cleaner.

@DPTubs Жыл бұрын

Non Abrasive cleaner

@singingmimi365 Жыл бұрын

Put on a pair of disposable gloves would be good.

@ttwil9810 29 күн бұрын

That was Rust-Oleum on fiberglass lol ..... Not professional, gel coat people. Spray, wet sand polish. No holes proper reinforcement and a high quality finish