MAGIC 3124 Tub and Tile Refinishing Kit - Bright White - Paint On - Works On Ceramic Porcelain Acrylic Fiberglass Surfaces

I already knew from some time ago that I wanted to do something about the ugly "almond-colored" fiberglass bathtub/shower combo fixtures in both bathrooms of my otherwise fully-remodeled bright white (with light gray flooring) recently-bought home. I explored options for replacing them. Quotes for contractors to come in and do the work at, say, The Home Depot would have run me about $5,000+ for the tubs alone (not including the walls)! I previously had heard about an option for refinishing them with an epoxy of sorts so I tried to find out more about that. I finally discovered some refinishing kits online through various retailers. Through researching and considering the best product in terms of favorable reviews as well as price, I finally settled on Magic Tub & Tile.The prep work took at least a day or two of my spare time for each tub/shower. Each kit is supposed to cover between about 75-100 square feet (with that area having two coats). I calculated that I had about ~89 sq. ft. surface area for each of the two fixtures so I bought two kits. There is a huge laundry list of other items that you need to have for the rest of the supplies on the list, which is something that I wished that they would have included on this product page somewhere so that I could have had everything offhand when the product arrived and just set to work.One of the reviews states that you should actually wait well over an hour after mixing the activator in with the base paint. I highly recommend doing this as well. The viscosity of the mixture is so thin and runny that, no matter the verticality of the surface you're applying it to and how skilled at painting you think you are, you will definitely have a lot of drips throughout the process. It is handy to keep a clean rag to wipe up spills like the video states. Also, you should keep a can of lacquer thinner on standby as well.I finished the first tub and, when I was painting the second one, I decided to first wait just a little longer after I mixed in the activator before starting to apply the first coat. although it gave me a less runny and slightly richer consistency that made applying it a lot better (at least initially), when I was a ways into the second coat, I really started to worry that I would run out before finishing (this is because it was laying on thicker). Sure enough, I ran out of product with roughly 15% of the surface unfinished with the second coat! I quickly ordered another can later that night to be sent out two-day shipping with a quick Amazon Prime trial (which I don't remember if I ended up needing) because this stuff is supposed to fully cure and be ready for use within 72 hours (3 days)! I bought yet another paint brush (this stuff will destroy your brushes even if you soak them in paint thinner to try and remove it) and got back to work the same day the third kit arrived. Well, of course I had plenty for coverage for the rest of the second tub and then a lot extra to apply better coverage to the rest (a third coat in some places). I then prepped the original first tub again with some TSP to do some touching up there as well. I had probably somewhat around a half a can left over after I was all done and could finally pretty much say like the instructions state that I am "satisfied with coverage." It seems like this finish will last a while and both tubs look beautiful! Every time I take a shower I can just admire how bright and shiny white they look. It's really satisfying.After everything was said and done I probably spent around $175 for the three kits and all the supplies that I didn't already have offhand - Much better than the many thousands of dollars! I still have the leftover can of product in the freezer. Does anyone know if I take it out and keep the lid on it, will it have the same shelf life as "normal paint" if I keep it sealed? Magic, do you know?Thank you so much for creating such an excellent product!!

Transformed a 70s harvest gold camper shower into sparkling white.. just follow the instructions and don’t get heavy handed. Would absolutely recommend it

Really easy to apply. In the directions it says to mix the paint and activator in the beginning and put in the refrigerator between coats. I found out it's a lot better to make the paint and activator three separate times between coats . Because you have to wait 4 hours between coats. And depending on the weather that day if it's humid it might be less than 4 hours. What I did was get a little scale I mix the paint 50/50 three separate times and after 3 months it's still holding up very nice very satisfied. Also this was my second time doing it within a month because I used a different brand of paint and it did not work out it started flaking within a week. Also do recommend letting it sit and dry for as long as you can before you start using a bathtub again.

Husband did over our old pink tiles and it come out looking like a professional had done it...

I followed the instructions (and allowed extra drying time between coats). It stated to mix the two elements for at least 60 minutes before using. I left it alone for 120 minutes and followed drying time (plus several more hours in between). The product never hardened and cured once it was applied. It was applied on a bathroom sink. This picture is taken 9 days after application. After 9 days, we decided we're buying a new vanity anyway and started placing items on the sink (small bathroom bag, cell phone, hand towel, water bottle). As you can see, these relatively light objects just damaged the paint job after waiting 9 days. Preparation was taken to prepare the surface, clean it, sanded it, cleaned it again and the paint still bubbled and never cured. What a waste of money, especially now having to buy a new vanity.

Overall, I liked this product. I had great results and will be looking to see how it holds up.Likes: bright white, good coverage for two coats, better smell than other kits I've usedDislike: time waiting for kit to be ready to use, a bit pricier than other kits at around $60 each

I have just finished the 4th coat on my old bathtub and it is finally looking good. I did extreme preparation including power sanding, cleaning with scotch bright pads, and hand sanding, re-cleaning, two days of drying, etc before beginning the painting. Unfortunately the weather changed to humid while I was doing this which I am sure made drying time much larger. I do have to say that putting the paint and brush into the freezer between coats worked well, but would warn that it takes much more than an hour out of the freezer before using the paint again if you want it to adhere with subsequent coats. I also found that warming the tub slightly with hair dryer helped with recoating.I don't know that this product is much different than the Rustoleum, which is about half the cost. The coverage was very good. I still have half left after four coats and waiting to make sure that I do not need to coat again.I must say that I would never do this again. I was fortunate to have the time and the ability to live without the tub for a week or so. It is a long, difficult process. However, this was a 75 year old tub (one year older than me) which had had a lot of abuse through the years. It will not look perfect, but it is a dramatic improvement. I just hope it holds up and justifies all the work I put into this project. Again, would caution that you need much time, patience, and hard work.

Turned a stained old double sink vanity into a thing of beauty! Pros: easy to use, inexpensive. Cons: fumes, bubbles, streaks. Don't skip the preparation steps and take your time. Pour it on the surface and use your brush to push it and spread it. It's self leveling. Extras: works well on painted surfaces if you're looking to paint your cabinets and want a glossy lacquered finish, this stuff works great!