Painting/spraying a sink

[Simpo Two]

My boat has a small white plastic sink - acrylic I think - which dates from 1973 and is now rather stained and scratched at the bottom. I ordered a replacement sink from the company that deals with spares but found it was only a low-quality fibreglass moulding of the original, not very nice and not really any better than the one it was intended to replace.

I wondered if it was possible to paint or spray the original sink with something white, preferably in situ as it's built in, that would stand up to the rigours of hot water and light washing-up duties. Any ideas?

[s3fella]

Probably could.

How about a (thick!) vinyl wrap??

[Simpo Two]

Vinyl wrap?

The original sink looks like it was blow-moulded, if that's any help, quite shallow with curving edges.

[Fume troll]

You could get it epoxied, same process as for osmosified boats.

http://www.thetfordfinishing.co.uk/contact.htm

Cheers,

FT.

[Laurel Green]

There are kits available for resurfacing baths. Might be a tad too large for just a basin, though I suppose one could tout for trade until the kit is used up. Clicky

[King Herald]

Buy a small tin of epoxy paint. Well, two tins, as the hardener is separate. That stuff sticks like poo to a blanket and is as hard as a rock.

You'll have to rub down the sink and get it clean and rough, wipe it with thinners, then carefully hand paint the epoxy on.

Go to a proper paint shop as ask the guy in there what type is best.


Beware, some two pack paint is highly dangerous to breathe the fumes of.

[Simpo Two]

Thanks folks, interesting ideas.

If possible I'd like to do it in situ as the sink is a bh to get out. I'm also concerned that a roller might be unable to get into the corners and leave a rough surface.

Hence my first choice would be a aerosol - does a suitably rugged one exist? What would happen if I popped to Halfords for a can of arctic white (cellulose based) or would it go horribly wrong?

[Fume troll]

I wonder if you could just lightly sand and then polish it? If the material's thick enough it might not mind losing a couple of millimeters off its insides.

Cheers,

FT.

[Simpo Two]

Actually that's not a stupid idea; it's just the bottom that looks bad. But I need a back-up plan in case it all goes horribly wrong!

[dirkgently]

If its acrylic it will probably T-cut

[Simpo Two]

I tried Jif but no luck. Will have a closer look tomorrow!

[King Herald]

You can apparently buy epoxy paint in rattle cans. No idea how it works, but it is supposed to be rock hard.

[Simpo Two]

King Herald said:

You can apparently buy epoxy paint in rattle cans. No idea how it works, but it is supposed to be rock hard.

That could be my back-up plan - any links please?

[King Herald]

Simpo Two said:

King Herald said:

You can apparently buy epoxy paint in rattle cans. No idea how it works, but it is supposed to be rock hard.

That could be my back-up plan - any links please?

I've just asked about it on another forum, so I'll see if anybody can tell me.

[MrV]

Surfing shops stock it

http://www.secretspot.co.uk/catalogue/1/product317...

[King Herald]

King Herald said:

Simpo Two said:

King Herald said:

You can apparently buy epoxy paint in rattle cans. No idea how it works, but it is supposed to be rock hard.

That could be my back-up plan - any links please?

I've just asked about it on another forum, so I'll see if anybody can tell me.

It is available on Ebay, so you should be able to Google the name and look for normal suppliers. I hear Jawel paint suppliers do it, and they have outlets all over the country. Probably available in a range of colours.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PJ1-FAST-BLACK-GLOSS-EPOXY-S...

[Simpo Two]

Thanks guys!