I would make sure you perform a demo first to make sure it works<br><br>
<div class="gmail_quote">On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:00 AM, Don Semi <span dir="ltr">&lt;<a target="_top" href="mailto:don@srsdenver.com">don@srsdenver.com</a>&gt;</span> wrote:<br>
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<div>The scope of work states the following on the polishing of existing porcelain tubs which are Kohler soaking tubs:</div>
<div>Mildly abrade and remove calcium build-up/other films using alum oxide or other approved product</div>
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<div>Polish inside of tub with oxalic acid base polishing compound to a slight sheen. Must meet slip resistance standards for a standard tub.</div>
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<div>So basically they are asking for the soap scum to be removed, (easy enough), and then a little polishing. Bid due by next week so any further thought would be helpful. Again thanks in advance<br><br></div>
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<div class="gmail_quote">On Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 6:04 PM, Dr Fred <span dir="ltr">&lt;<a target="_top" href="mailto:fhueston@stoneandtilepros.com" target="_blank">fhueston@stoneandtilepros.com</a>&gt;</span> wrote:<br>
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<div>I never heard of anyone using aluminum oxide to refinish tubs. Generally they are acid etched and painted with an acrylic, The only thing I can think of is that they may be using a course aluminum to rough up the surface for bonding.  Polishing grade aluminum wont even touch porcelain.<br>
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<div class="gmail_quote">On Sun, Apr 19, 2009 at 8:44 AM, Dr Fred <span dir="ltr">&lt;<a target="_top" href="mailto:fhueston@stoneandtilepros.com" target="_blank">fhueston@stoneandtilepros.com</a>&gt;</span> wrote:<br>
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<div>what the tubs made of..stone? porclein? or what<br><br></div>
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<div class="gmail_quote">On Sat, Apr 18, 2009 at 1:28 PM, Don Semi <span dir="ltr">&lt;<a target="_top" href="mailto:don@srsdenver.com" target="_blank">don@srsdenver.com</a>&gt;</span> wrote:<br>
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<div>New one for me. Have to do a bid for a hotel with 86 rooms which have soaking tubs. The owners out east say they had a guy who refinishes them out there with aluminum oxide. Has anyone experienced this? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks<br clear="all">
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