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   BG | Sep 04, 2003 12:37pm | #1

   Jack,

   I know the feeling...  can't help much except to say on the 'This Old House' series they have taken old cast iron tubs and refinished those beautifully.  I think they used a place here in MA.  You might send 'Ask TOH' an e-mail, call a recycler for a referral.  good luck

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   Kevin | Sep 04, 2003 11:29pm | #3

    know the feeling...  can't help much except to say on the 'This Old House' series they have taken old cast iron tubs and refinished those beautifully.  I think they used a place here in MA. 

   I remember that episode. I absolutely love those old claw-foot tubs! That refinish place had some truly huge old tubs that were worth a lot of $$$. They did fantastic work too. As I recall, there was one really long one that had a huge mural on the side.

   Regards,

   Kevin

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   BG | Sep 04, 2003 11:49pm | #4

   When I was a 'young'un ' Saturday night was bath night in the old tub with the scary feet.  After I was all clean....I would let the water out, soap up the sides and slide... a simpler time for sure...

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   Kevin | Sep 05, 2003 07:22am | #6

   Sounds like fun. <G>

   Regards,

   Kevin

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   Gretchen | Sep 04, 2003 02:03pm | #2

   Return it?

   Gretchen
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   nigelUsa | Sep 05, 2003 12:21am | #5

   Contact Kohler and the place where you ordered from. My past experance with Kohler with damaged goods has been very good. Just explain to them why it sat in the box for so long.

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   guitarjack | Sep 05, 2003 08:08am | #7

   Thanks for the comments.  I contacted Kohler and the company that I purchased it from, Faucets.com, and while they were sympathetic, no help.  So, I'm kicking around the idea of chipping off all the porcelain and epoxying tile to the cast iron.  Any thoughts on this?

   Jack

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   10fingers | Sep 05, 2003 11:34pm | #8

   Hello,

   Check with your plumbing suppliers about repair people.  I cracked my fiberglass tub when I forced it a little too much while installing it.  The repair man fixed it quickly,  I think he said that a fiberglass patch could blend in with por. tub also.

   Chuck

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   nigelUsa | Sep 06, 2003 07:10am | #9

   do you have a photo of this? Maybe you could sand and blend the damage, prime and spray to match? what is the part number for the item?

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   guitarjack | Sep 07, 2003 11:43pm | #10

   I don't have a photo, but it is Kohler part # K-9025 Shower receptor in white.  I've decided to bite the bullet and buy a new one.  Having it re-coated will cost 2/3 the value of a new one and on a complete bath remodel, we want it to look good and last a long time.  I'll just have to be much more careful!

   Jack

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   Clay | Sep 08, 2003 06:44am | #11

   Jack it is quite likely that your original unit was damaged in shipment.  Fork lifts usually cause the type of damage you describe.  Open and inspect the new one right away.  Before signing for it if at all possible.  Good Luck!

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   guitarjack | Sep 08, 2003 07:14am | #12

   Clay,

   Of course, good advice which will certainly be heeded.  I inspected the unit when it arrived, and it was in perfect condition-so unfortunately, I know the damage was my fault.  Live and learn, eh?

   Jack

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   Clay | Sep 08, 2003 08:25am | #13

   Yes indeed Jack, and your honesty will be worth more than it costs you.  Hold yourself responsible when appropriate and you will be rewarded with a character that can be relied upon, by yourself as well as others.  I am a Mizzou fan and enjoy watching our current football coach (Gary Pinkel) operate.  He never lets himself or his players accept excuses or shift blame.  After a recent win he commented that his team having suffered a blocked punt was "an indictment of me as a head coach".  He has also consistently refused to cut himself or his team any slack for well fought games against quality teams (that were also losses).  As a result he is widely regarded as an emerging star in the football coaching world.  Though he took over a program that has been a dead end for a long series of coaches before him, he now has erased nearly all doubt that he WILL create one of the MOST successful programs in the country.  Integrity is priceless!

   Edited 9/8/2003 6:29:41 AM ET by Clay

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   guitarjack | Sep 08, 2003 07:09pm | #14

   Thanks, Clay.  For me, honesty just makes life, which is complicated enough, more simple.  You and your coach have it right.

   All the best,

   Jack