FINISH APPEARANCE 

A refinished surface has an exceptionally nice appearance, but it’s not a new surface. If you require a new surface, you should buy new! Here are some anomalies that you may find upon close examination of a refinished surface:

Nibs: Nibs are tiny specs on the surface that you may or may not be able to see, but you may feel them. Unlike a car, for example, that’s sprayed in a clean room with filtered air, your fixture is sprayed in an uncontrolled environment. Nibs are sometimes a result of dust, lint or other airborne contaminants falling on the surface during or after application or cleanup. They also sometimes form as a result of the resin being sprayed. Nibs are common on tubs and surrounds. They don’t affect the general appearance or durability of the surface, and normally wear down and disappear from routine cleaning.

Texture: Factory fiberglass and acrylic surrounds are produced in a mold and are sometimes (but not always) perfectly smooth. If you have a perfectly smooth surround with a mirror finish, and require the same mirror finish, you should purchase a new unit. The finish I apply is sprayed, and the surrounds are a large visible surface area. The sprayed finish is very smooth and shiny and produces a reflection, however, it does contain some texture that can be seen with light at the right angle. When the light reflects on the surface, it may not always appear as clear as it did on the factory surface if that surface was perfect.

Variation: While I’ve been spraying fixtures for many years, and produce a very nice product, there’s always some variation in the finished surface. You may not be able to see it, but like nibs, if you feel the surface, you may detect some variation in the level of “smoothness” This is normal and occurs on every job. Like nibs, it doesn’t affect the general appearance or durability of the finish.