The Bathtub Refinishing Blog How Long Does a Reglazed Bathtub Last? Refinishing a bathtub is an inexpensive way to rejuvenate an old fixture, and removes scratches, chips and stains. When properly done, a reglazed bathtub can look just like new and with proper care, it can last for years. Just how long your new finish lasts depends on who applied the finish, the materials he used, and how you clean and maintain the tub afterwards. For a professional quality job please check us @ www.BathArtRefinishing.com The Process Refinishing a bathtub requires stripping off the old glaze first. A Professional company such as Bathart Refinishing typically use hydrofluoric acid to do this, and then they rinse and sand the tub. Once the old finish is gone, the technician cleans the tub to remove dirt, dust and other materials, ...