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Bath repair, is it possible?

I've just broken part off my bath.

It's an acrylic bath and I have somehow managed to snap a piece off the rollover which is about 2" long by 0.5" wide.

It looks a complete mess, but it was only fitted 12 months ago and I don't really want to pull it out and start again.

Is there anything I can do. Does anyone know af anyone offering a service in the Manchester area who can repair this.

Many thanks in advance.
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  • bryanb
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    Not much hope really. However if you can get some fairly strong acetone it is possible to rejoin acrylic by painting acetone along the broken edges and pressing them together. I've never tried this on anything where the finish was important. Perhaps practice using scrap perspex first. Good luck!
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  • BobProperty
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    I'm wondering if it would be possible to do some sort of fibre glass type repair underneath and use a bath repair enamel on the surface. I'm just thinking out loud here, I'd want some input from a fibre glass/acrylic knowledgable person.
    Alternatively, superglue and bath repair enamel?
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  • phill99
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    Ring a company called The Magic Man on 0845 4581010. They are based in the south but have guys all over the country. They specialise in repairing dents, marks,scratches etc in baths, laminate flooring, kitchen worktops, UPVC windows etc. They aren't the cheapest but I've seen the quality of the work and you will never see where you damaged it. Save the piece that you broke off though.
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  • gartshore
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    building insurance will pick up the tab .
  • phill99
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    gartshore is right, but for probably around the same price as your excess yuo could get it fixed and a lot less hassle than having the bath ripped out and the associated grief.
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