there anyway to paint this thing and if so what type of paint could I use.
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There are epoxy paints that are designed for this sort of application and are available through the web or even home depot. Surface prep is absolutely essential and will cause early failure if not done properly. I have had limited success with epoxy paints and for a heavily used bathtub I would think twice about doing my own bathtub. Further, it will be evident upon close inspection that the tub was painted with this type of system. Old cast iron tubs can be re-enameled if you really like the tub or has been in the family for years, but this requires removal of the tub, and in your case you would probably just go with a replacement.