ceramic toilet scratch repair
#1
12-08-18, 08:22 AM
ceramic toilet scratch repair
d'oh used a screwdriver to pry a rubber clog remover 'Wham' that was stuck pressurized in drain; couldn't pull it out. This left what look like silver scratches on what I assume is a ceramic toilet bowl. I assume driver scratched thru the ceramic leaving steel visible; but it could be a stain from driver I suppose. I don't know if toilet bowls are solid ceramic, or steel with a ceramic coating. Shall I try bleach? Actually there are water iron stains all over the bowl that could be cleaned too.
thanks!
thanks!
#2
12-08-18, 09:22 AM
Member
Shall I try bleach?
The only repair that I have done was a chip on a tub, purchased some touch up paint, put done 10 coats to fill then wet sanded and polished.
It held up the 5 years that we lived in the house with little kids taking baths!
#3
12-08-18, 09:52 AM
Group Moderator
I'm betting the scratch you see is metal on the ceramic. I have never seen an enameled cast iron toilet. If you run your finger or something over it is it smooth or do you actually feel a scratch or gouge in the ceramic? If you don't feel a gouge into the ceramic then you can scrub with an abrasive cleaner or use a strong acid like Muriatic (hydrochloric).
#4
12-08-18, 12:57 PM
Originally Posted by Pilot Dane
I'm betting the scratch you see is metal on the ceramic. I have never seen an enameled cast iron toilet. If you run your finger or something over it is it smooth or do you actually feel a scratch or gouge in the ceramic? If you don't feel a gouge into the ceramic then you can scrub with an abrasive cleaner or use a strong acid like Muriatic (hydrochloric).
#5
12-08-18, 02:40 PM
Member
When I winterize my cabin I use a turkey baster (dedicated for the purpose) to get the water out of the toilet. A large sponge will also work.
Usually flushing with only the water in the tank (hold down the lever until empty) and the water shut off leaves a smaller amount to be removed.
Usually flushing with only the water in the tank (hold down the lever until empty) and the water shut off leaves a smaller amount to be removed.
#6
12-08-18, 02:56 PM
Member
If you don't feel a gouge into the ceramic then you can scrub with an abrasive cleaner or use a strong acid like Muriatic (hydrochloric).
#7
12-08-18, 04:09 PM
Group Moderator
May I suggest a nonabrasive scouring powder. Bon-Ani should remove those metal marks on ceramic.
