Repair rust hole in bath

richardw

There's a rust hole in the bath at the rim above the bath panel, its about 7mm.

Can I get a kit or similar to repair this before it gets worse?

Any thoughts appreciated.

Alter_ego

Cast iron or pressed steel bath?

richardw

It's pressed steel. Is there a chance it wasn't galvanised properly?

Alter_ego

Could be done if you first eliminate the cause, work from under the hole, cover back of hole with perhaps fibreglass, when cured apply gel coat to the front of hole and smooth off. Whether it's worthwhile is your decision, plus you'd need to be experienced with fibreglass to get a decent finish.

richardw

I'm not after a great finish, just white and non rusty.

nofoollikeold

They're not galvanised normally, they're stove enamelled. Alter ego's advice is good.