Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

BACKGROUND and KIT: I moved into a 1960s apartment with a cast iron sink from around the same time. It was incredibly chipped and stained, and I tried all different cleaning products to no avail. Finally, I gave up and bought the Rust-Oleum Tub & Tile kit and some Sheffield porcelain filler. The kit involves brushing on the epoxy and that turned out nicely. However, since it is brushed on, you can see the lines up close. The brushing also loses its shine very quickly. SPRAYING: A few months ago, the spray appeared on Amazon and I raced to buy it. The spray gives a much more even and natural coat, even over the brushed coat, which I did not have to remove or sand. The final result looks pretty amazing (see image). A lot of the bad reviews for the spray are from people who did not properly prep their sink or tub. If you have rust, staining, or chipping, you have to clean and fix them before spraying or the defects will seep through the paint. Common sense! MORE TIPS: Please remember to wear a mask and cover surrounding areas before spraying, especially for large areas like tubs. Otherwise, you'll end up with brain damage, writing silly reviews about how the spray residue got all over the place. That usually happens when you spray too close to the surface, which tends to result in residue flying everywhere and a thick goopy layer. Don't forget to allow the spray to cure for at least 24 hours. I'd recommend 48 hours to be safe. RESULT AND CLEANUP: Overall, the spray did a really nice job and was enough to cover a kitchen sink, but this solution is certainly temporary. After nearly a year with the kit, I had to use this spray as a touch-up. It has been 4 months since the spraying and I can see that the sink will need another layer soon. The paint loses its shine and chips easily. To clean up and remove "mistakes", spray the area with Goo Gone or a citrus cleaner. Let it soften and spray a little more. Use a putty knife to scrape the paint off.