Stained bathtub gets shine of a lifetime

Q: Do you have any advice for whitening a bathtub that has rust stains and other stains from when I stored a blue suitcase in it two years ago?

The tub has also lost its gloss from all of the scouring I have tried over the years. Is there any way to restore the shine if I ever do get it white again?

How about the bathtub refinishing kits from the hardware store? Do they look OK if an ordinary mortal uses them? Do the results ever streak or peel? Also, you should know that it's not my tub. I'm a renter. more...

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