Removing Limescale from Cast Iron Bath

Sexy_Legs

Hello everyone, its me again.

We have bought a house that has a good old cast iron bath, rather than replace it we would like to bring it back to life as it is quite large and deep.

The bath has ground in limescale and staining like drips that have run down, and it very rough to touch. There is a bit of brown rust in one area.

We would like to remove the limescales and then if needed purchase a specialist enamel paint to bring it up sparkling white.

We tried Harvic Limescale remover but it didn't seem to do much good.

This house is real seventies style, the toilet is electric blue, and that is defo going to the tip LOL.

Thanks again in advance for any advice.

D

valk_scot

TBH, it sounds like a job for a professional. A good company can clean and refinish an old enamel bath to look like new because they have access to powerful industrial chemicals and the knowledge to use them properly. Whereas most products sold for home use are pretty weedy and if not, they can make a right old mess of you and your bath. Might be worth getting a couple of quotes before you go any further...after all, chemicals and enamel paint all cost quite a lot anyway.

Sexy_Legs

I've had a price of £320 +VAT quoted for restoration. Is that a good price do you think.

Thanks

D

Pink.

Is there anything on these threads that might help?

Cleaning enamel baths-suggestions?

Enamel bath question?

Limescale vs enamel bath

Re-enamel Bath...advice

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Butterfly_Brain

Have you tried half a lemon dipped in salt it might help