If the resurfacing company did not use gel coat as the finish coating,
and instead used tinted polyester resin made to look like gel coat, then the
shell will need refinishing in less than 5 years. Numerous resurfacing
companies are still using this type system.
What to look for in your swimming pool:
|
cloudy water |
fiberglass showing through |
cuts and scratches |
|
purple pinholes or stains |
algae |
finish rubs off |
If any one (or all) of the above occurred within the
first five years
after resurfacing, please follow Application "B" below.
Application "A"
The "facelift" is a 4 step process which will
restore the pool to its original beauty for the next 12-15 years.
- Lightly sand the entire surface of the swimming pool
with 80-120 grit paper using an orbital random sander or an angle grinder. The concept is to sand
as much of the top coat off as possible without tearing the fiberglass. Just
one pass with the sander should be sufficient, but it really depends on the
sander rpm and the correct grit paper.
- Clean the pool with water, let dry overnight, and
then wash down the surface with pool solvent immediately prior to the gel
coat application.
- Roll-on the one coat of Fibre-Shelkote gel coat.
Cover the entire pool. Each gallon will cover 60 to 80 square feet.
- As soon as the bottom is completely dry, within
several hours, go into the pool and look for any spots not completely
covered. Use a paint brush to cover anything your missed. This touch-up must
be done the same day, as soon as you can walk on the surface.
Application "B"
This application is only necessary if
you were ripped-off by your Pool Restoration company.
- Lightly sand the entire surface of the swimming pool
with 120 grit paper using an orbital random sander. The concept is to sand
as much of the top coat off as possible without tearing the fiberglass.
The top two coats are polyester resin which are porous, so it should come
off without much difficulty. It is important that as much as possible of
these two coatings of resin be sanded off the fiberglass.
- Clean the pool with water, let dry overnight, and
then wash down the surface with pool solvent immediately prior to the next
application.
Roll-on one coating of
Fibre-Shelkote
II vinyl ester resin. (rolling and mixing
instructions sent by email). Let it dry until ready for the gel coat
application, as instructed in the advance email. It is important that these
email instructions be followed to guarantee a chemical bond between the
resin and gel coat.
Roll-on the one coat of Fibre-Shelkote swimming pool gel coat. Cover the entire pool.
Each gallon will cover 60 to 80 square feet.
As soon as the bottom is completely dry (as defined by UGlassIt), A second
coating of gel coat should be applied.
Fiberglass Lining Repairs
Here's the good news. Repairing a fiberglass lining on a gunite or concrete
pool is quite easy, and inexpensive. We do not publish the method on the
internet because it's one of our "trade secrets". After receiving an order for
repair materials (fiberglass and vinyl ester resin), we provide all the
information necessary by email and by telephone.
Additionally, Bill Nash (author of
©Pool Resurfacing Made Easy)
is available weekdays from 10AM-5PM EST, Saturday and Sunday (except Easter)
from 10AM-3PM, to assist you with your installation. Bill can be reached
toll-free at 800-676-8528.
Our Gel coat Must
Have Time to Cure
The pool must remain empty while the gel coat cures. Our
gel coat dries quickly, and you won't need to worry about rain after it is dry.
However, it will take about two hours to dry in direct sunlight, so plan the
application accordingly. Indoor pools will take longer.
Typical curing time is 3 days for outdoor pools and 5
days for indoor pools. Indoor pools should be ventilated during and after
the application. After the surface has cured, fill the pool and that's
it. It will look as good as the day it was brand new.
It doesn't matter what color the pool was originally, you
can recoat using any color you choose.
Never allow
smoking or open flames anywhere near the pool during the application and (for
indoor pools) during the curing period too.
Always wear goggles and a mask when sanding. Wear
gloves and a mask when using solvent, gel coat, vinyl ester resin, and putty. Be
sure to choose a mask appropriate for the task. Gel coat must be stored away
from direct sunlight and the gel coat temperature and pool surface temperature
must be between 60°
and 95°
when used. Shelf life is 6 months. We do not accept any
return of Pool Restoration chemicals
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