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Chip Fix Review Update

October 18, 2018 By Chelsea Lipford Wolf 17 Comments

How Our Bathroom Sink Repair is Holding Up

Bathroom Bowl After Chip Fix was Wiped Away

I posted a few months ago that I was testing out Homax’s Porcelain Chip Fix on our bathroom sink. We had 3 very small chips that you can’t hardly capture on camera, but they were more obvious in real life.

Pointing Out Chips in Gloss White Bathroom Sink

I applied it twice since the first time I didn’t wait very long to use the sink and it was washed away. The second time around, though, we waited 4 days to use it and about 2 weeks to clean it. That’s over and beyond what the directions call for.

So I’m very disappointed to report that when I cleaned the sink bowl, the chip fix was immediately wiped away. The directions say to use nonabrasive cleaners. I used a natural spray made with Thieves essential oils and wiped it with a kitchen rag. No rough sponges or cleaners with an abrasive scrub.

As I drug the rag over the spots, the chip fix disappeared like a speck of dirt.

Small Speck in Bathroom Sink

I’m just glad the spots weren’t very bad to begin with! But I wish I had better news to offer those of you who have bigger spots to correct in your sinks!

Small Chip in Bathroom Sink Near Drain

Ahh! Oh well, at least I can say I tried! Tell me what you think about product reviews like this in the comments! Are they helpful? Or do you prefer to only see things that work, not the trial and error? Let me know what you want me to try next!

Thanks for Checking In! ~Chelsea

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Comments

  1. Victoria Stevens says

    October 18, 2018 at 7:33 pm

    I like to hear about what didn’t work also. Both are very educational

    Reply
  2. Joan says

    October 18, 2018 at 8:55 pm

    Yes, these reviews are helpful. I read all your posts. Thanks!

    Reply
    • T. Green says

      October 19, 2018 at 5:33 am

      I also read your posts and reviews. I have been using porcelain touchup paint on my tub chips. It’s not permanent but it does look better for a bit. Thanks

      Reply
      • Chelsea Lipford Wolf says

        October 31, 2018 at 6:15 pm

        It’s not too expensive for a quick, temporary fix. I’ll give them that, Joan! ~Chelsea

        Reply
  3. Louise says

    October 18, 2018 at 9:07 pm

    Both, please. The things that work and the ones that don’t.
    Thanks.

    Reply
  4. Sandra says

    October 18, 2018 at 10:22 pm

    I love seeing everything you do, including the trial and error projects. Thank you for always thinking of all of us and for all of the hard work that you do.

    Reply
  5. Susan says

    October 18, 2018 at 11:14 pm

    I do like both positive and negative, honest reviews.

    Reply
  6. Arlene says

    October 19, 2018 at 4:53 am

    Thank you for the review. It was very helpful.

    Reply
  7. Judy says

    October 19, 2018 at 5:43 am

    Well that’s too bad, I hope someone has a fix, as I have a small chip as well, Love to see true product reviews, helps save me money, thanks.

    Reply
  8. Dee says

    October 19, 2018 at 8:01 am

    I find it refreshing to see diy personalities present the whole picture, whether something works or doesn’t work. Please continue to give us whatever the end results are. Thanks Chelsea! I look forward to your next project!

    Reply
  9. Jean F says

    October 19, 2018 at 9:09 am

    Your clear explanation of how you used the product and your report of the disappointing results were both helpful. Now I know not to buy this product and why. More similar stories would be welcome.

    Reply
  10. Lori Nash says

    October 19, 2018 at 8:52 pm

    Give us the good, the bad and the ugly.

    Reply
  11. freidia Martindale says

    October 20, 2018 at 10:05 am

    We love all that you do and appreciate an unbiased opinion!

    Reply
    • Chelsea Lipford Wolf says

      October 22, 2018 at 10:10 am

      Thanks Freidia! ~Chelsea

      Reply
  12. Brenda berch says

    November 7, 2018 at 7:47 pm

    Thank you for your honesty. My experience had taught me to keep on trying. We learn more from failure than from success. Enjoy your blog and tv program.

    Reply
  13. Ann Eifler says

    December 31, 2020 at 3:17 pm

    I was sorry it didn’t work. I have some abrasion around the drain area of my bathroom sink and it looks awful was really hoping something might work to keep from replacing the sink top. I sure was looking for a fast cure.
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Chelsea Lipford Wolf says

      January 4, 2021 at 3:03 pm

      Hi Ann, Yes unfortunately I have yet to find a reliable product for this fix. 🙁 ~Chelsea

      Reply

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