Fish Eyes
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DO NOT PAINT a shower. 5 reasons to not paint tile, showers or sinks.
What happens here
The fourth major problem was the appearance of 'fish eyes' in the paint finish, particularly on the bottom of the tub. The speaker meticulously followed the manufacturer's cleaning instructions, cleaning the surface twice, and even went 'above and beyond' by cleaning it three or four times with multiple cleaners, sanding pads, and steel wool to ensure a 100% clean and prepped surface. He recounts a previous instance where 'fish eyes' occurred due to insufficient cleaning, so he was extra diligent this time. However, despite these efforts, the 'fish eyes' still appeared, suggesting contaminants might have been inherent in the fiberglass material itself, leaching out and causing the paint to 'bead away' from the surface.
Goal: Highlight the persistent issue of 'fish eyes' in the paint finish despite extreme cleaning efforts.
Tools and materials
- Cleaners — Thoroughly cleaning the tub surface prior to painting
- Epoxy Paint — The product applied that developed 'fish eyes'
- Fiberglass Tub — The surface being painted
- Sanding Pads — Abrading the surface for adhesion and removing contaminants
- Steel Wool — Further cleaning and abrading the surface
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