Acrylic bath repair

[WillyNelson]

Arrrgh!

Teenage daughter put the top from a bottle of non-acetone nail polish remover down on the edge of the practically brand new acrylic bath in our new master bathroom and it's melted a ring mark into the top coat of the bath. It's right in the middle of the side so highly noticeable. Apart from the fact my wife is going to do her nut when she gets home, how the heck am I going to repair it without it looking awful until the end of time?

Also, what the hell is in the Cutex nail polish remover that does such damage? Ingredients list is
Methyl Acetate, Aqua (Water, Eau), Butoxydiglycol, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Propylene Carbonate, Sodium Acetate, Propylene Glycol, Benzophenone-1, Denatonium Benzoate, Parfum (Fragrance), Linalool, Coumarin, Limonene, Citronellol, Blue 1 (CI 42090)

Any help or advice greatly appreciated!

 

[LuckyBenski]

No repair suggestions sadly, though I'd start by searching online for acrylic bath repair kits. I know enamel ones you normally can find repair kits with a bit of filler and an enamel paint pot.

Google sez:

Is Methyl Acetate the same as acetone? Methyl acetate and acetone are two different chemical compounds, however they are used for many of the same applications, and methyl acetate is often used as a substitute for acetone

So that's a bummer, it's very similar to acetone which is evil stuff to spill.

 

[Thekwango]

ohhhh you buying a new bath and probably a new daughter too once the wife gets hold of her.

 

[WillyNelson]

ohhhh you buying a new bath and probably a new daughter too once the wife gets hold of her.

I hope not, I'm hoping a repair will be effective. Half of the bathroom is built around the bath and taking it out would be an enormous ball-ache.

 

[labbby]

I suggest taking your daughter to a small claims court for a life lesson.

 

[radderfire]

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=acrylic+bath+repair

You're welcome.

 

[LuckyBenski]

I suggest taking your daughter to a small claims court for a life lesson.

Unless she has her own letterbox of course.

 

[thezappa]

Magic man may be able to do something.
Not that it helps but this why housing associations prefer metal baths, they’re easier to repair.

 

[WillyNelson]

Magic man may be able to do something.
Not that it helps but this why housing associations prefer metal baths, they’re easier to repair.

My wife originally wanted a metal bath. I strongly vetoed it because they're cold and generally horrible.

 

[Thekwango]

My wife originally wanted a metal bath. I strongly vetoed it because they're cold and generally horrible.

You are so dead, she’ll upcast that she wanted a metal bath and blame you as much if not more than your daughter. Might as well just move out now

 

[OldKitMan]

if you've got accidental damage on your contents insurance then depending on the excess that's always a route.

 

[inogen]

My wife originally wanted a metal bath. I strongly vetoed it because they're cold and generally horrible.

Nope. They're really nice. What you do is put loft insulation around them. They feel better than a plastic bath if they're installed correctly, they don't creak or deform and they're miles easier to clean. Sorry.

If it was me, I'd claim on the insurance and replace it. With an enamel bath. Then luxuriate.