Expanding Your Bath Refinishing Business into Spot Repairs

For bath refinishing businesses looking to diversify their services, transitioning into spot repair and warranty work presents a lucrative opportunity. The demand for such specialized repairs, especially in areas underserved by technicians, highlights a growing market need. If you’re contemplating this expansion but feel unsure about the intricacies of spot repairs compared to full refinishing, you’re not alone. The journey from a bath refinisher to a proficient spot repair technician, while challenging, can significantly enhance your service offerings and business prospects.

Bridging the Gap with the Right Training and Tools

The leap from refinishing to spot repair involves more than just a shift in scale; it requires precision, an understanding of color matching, and the ability to seamlessly blend repairs into existing surfaces. The key to mastering these skills lies in accessing the right training, equipment, and materials.

Multi-Tech Products is committed to supporting professionals in this transition. With a comprehensive range of bath surface repair materials and a track record of facilitating easy shifts from re-finishers to spot repair technicians, we provide everything needed to excel in this niche.

Understanding the Essentials

The foundation of successful spot repair lies in the selection of the appropriate repair system and color matching to the brand of the bathtub or spa being repaired. While color variations exist across the industry, our systems allow for fine adjustments, making it easier to achieve a close match to the manufacturer’s standard. Familiarizing yourself with the specifics of different manufacturers, including their design nuances and warranty terms, is crucial.

Starter Kit: Your Launchpad to Spot Repairs

We recommend beginning with our Starter Kit, designed to acquaint you with our spot repair materials. This kit includes fillers, color coatings, and a clear coat, alongside comprehensive instructions for use. Practicing with scrapped bathtubs can help refine your skills, particularly in using the essential tool for spot repairs: the airbrush.

Choosing the Right System: MMA vs. Quick Glaze

Our two primary systems for surface repair materials include:

• MMA System (link to: MMA System store category): Ideal for achieving factory-perfect repairs, requiring polishing due to potential air contamination.
• Quick Glaze System (link to: Quick Glaze System store category): Preferred by repair professionals for field service, offering a quicker application in home environments.

Both systems utilize our Poly Filler for base repairs, followed by color coating and a protective clear coat, applied with a precision airbrush. Selecting the right airbrush and compressor is critical to avoid common issues like dry spray or poor-quality finishes.

Expanding Your Services

After honing your skills in bath repair, considering extending your services to spa/hot tub repair can further enhance your business’s profitability. The procedures are similar, but it’s essential to use our Acrylic Filler for spas, given their constant wet conditions.

Conclusion: A Path to Growth and Expertise

Transitioning from bath refinishing to spot repair is more than just a business expansion—it’s a journey towards becoming a more versatile, skilled service provider. With the right training, tools, and materials from Multi-Tech Products, you’re well on your way to establishing a reputation as a go-to expert for bath and spa repairs. Embrace this opportunity to grow your business and meet the evolving needs of your market with confidence and expertise.