Asked on May 09, 2015
How do I get cigarette burns out of fiberglass tub?
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I bought a camper and the side of the tub has burns from where they left their cigarettes. The burns are not deep. I was wondering if I could maybe sand it with a fine grit paper or is there any other way?
20 answers
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I don't know if you can get a gel toilet cleaner with bleach. I have great success wetting a cloth with the gel and laying The cloth over the burn. It will take a few goes to fade the burn.
Bil371549
on May 10, 2015
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I just had same problem,I used a very fine grit sandpaper. The scratch marks can be polished out with a car wax.
Cathy Troccoli
on May 10, 2015
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I have had some success with an SOS scrubbie.
Sarawest
on May 10, 2015
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Mr. Clean Magic Eraser sponge?
Rebecca Ruge
on May 10, 2015
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I would try very light sanding and then try putting white nail polish to cover over stain?
Carole Bisby
on May 10, 2015
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I don't smoke for one. The question stated in the beginning that I bought it like that. For everyone who read the question, thank you so much for you help.
James Halloran
on May 10, 2015
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If all the burns are on the edge if the tub, you could tape off a strip that encloses all the burns, sand, and paint with one of the wonderful Rust-o-leum paints that are available now. You may have to prime it then coat with poly. Could be really cute.
Susan E
on May 10, 2015
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James Halloran, Just ignore all the careless & non helpful comments, obviously these people are sadly lacking in social skills & perhaps reading skills!! Lol https://universalfiberglassrepair.com. BTW, I was born in Chattanooga, Tn & grew up in South Pittsburg & Stevenson, Alabama. I've been to Fairhope quite a few times when I was young. Good luck! Post the solution so everyone who has this problem can resolve.
Jhunt10
on May 10, 2015
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Definitely can remove them. Exact situation encountered totally removed used a product Magic Clean 'R. The owner of the house later called and he removed stains in other houses he was renting....it always works. When I find it at store always have a couple of jars on hand. Non-toxic, phosphate free and biodegradable. Have nothing to do with this product however was only product I have found to clean an oven or anything else that I was not allergic too. Hope you find some, here in Canada, retails around 5.00$ a jar at large hardware stores. Have also removed the black marks our hockey player bags leave on fiberglass door frames as they enter our houses, haha. Good luck in finding some.
TeeTop
on May 10, 2015
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Sand it smooth with emory board or nail file, then go to walmart and get a small bottle of porcaline epoxy comes in a container about the size of " white out container," or nail polish containter, in the paint section, or ask an employee, then paint over where you sanded you will never see it, if they are white! this works perfect on cigarette or rust stains and if you ever chips off which I have not experienced, then you can just retouch. Very Durable......
Bonnie
on May 10, 2015
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Thank you for posting this. I have the same problem with a bathroom vanity in a house we recently bought and hope to live in if we can get it cleaned up. I appreciate all the suggestions!
Joyce
on May 10, 2015
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BON AMI CLEANSER,,WORKED AWESOME FOR ME,,and doesn't scratch surface
Kathy Quear
on May 10, 2015
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I had the same problem when we purchased a used camper. I sanded it with 150 grit sandpaper then again with 200 grit sandpaper. I then polished it with car wax that lasts over a year. Now you can not detect where the burns were.
Rebecca B
on May 10, 2015
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When I worked in fiberglass (a custom boat factory), I was the gelcoater, as in I did the "paint" or gelcoat. I used an ultra-fine, sanding 'paper'.. It was more of a piece of plastic with a rough side to it when I encountered boats that came in for a makeover. Remember to use this with plenty of water, (wet sanding) Then use turtle wax to buff it to a glossy shine.. Hope this helped.. Oh, and you can usually get the product at a paint store or hardware store..
Rus1058682
on May 10, 2015
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I had a cigarette burn on a sink in an apartment I had rented. This may sound silly but I got rid of it using my dental cleanser, Stain Away. The owner of the apartment said that they had tried everything for several years to get rid of it. It may take a few tries but it will take it out.
Marilyn V
on May 11, 2015
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use these two powders....first pumice and then rotten stone...both found at most hardware stores
CindySprigg
on May 12, 2015
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I've gotten cigarette burns up with magic eraser
Kim
on May 13, 2015
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you could try rubbing it back with toothpaste.
Patricia
on May 17, 2015
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I also used toothpaste that had a little grit to it. Put it on, let it sit ten minutes and then lightly rub in with a clean cloth. If that doesn't get it all off, use a very "Light" sandpaper on just that spot. This worked pretty good for me. I even painted it with a little dab of paint to make sure it was as bright as the sink.
Janet chambers
on Dec 21, 2015
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Use wet and dry sandpaper fine grit does the trick I've used it to remove scratches and cigarette burns from sinks and tubs and leaves a smooth finish
Alex
on Dec 21, 2015
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