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Fiberglass Resurfaced Swimming Pools
by Bill Nash author of "Pool Resurfacing Made Easy"

How to Restore Swimming Pools Previously Resurfaced with Fiberglass

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Fiberglass resurfaced swimming pools usually need some cosmetic help after about 12-15 years of use, provided gel coat was the finish coat when the pool was originally resurfaced. These fiberglass shells are known for strength and durability, but eventually they will need some help. Pools that were previously resurfaced correctly with gel coat should follow the Application "A" instructions.

If the resurfacing company did not use gel coat as the finish coat, 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:

If any one (or all) of the above occurred within the first five years after resurfacing, please follow Application "B" below.

Application "A"

1. 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. Just one pass with the sander should be sufficient, but it really depends on the sander rpm and the strength of the individual.
2. Clean the pool with water, let dry overnight, and then wash down the surface with pool solvent immediately prior to the first application.
3. Fibre-Shelkote CleerCoate: Use a new paint brush to cut-in anything the roller won't be able to get to. Roll-on one light coating, and be sure to cover the entire pool.
4. Fibre-Shelkote swimming pool gelcoat: Use a new paint brush to cut-in anything the roller won't be able to get to. Roll-on one heavier coating, and be sure to cover the entire pool.
5. 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.

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1. Lightly sand the entire surface of the swimming pool with 80-120 grit sanding pads 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 and 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.
2. Clean the pool with water, let dry overnight, and then wash down the surface with pool solvent immediately prior to the next application.
3. Fibre-Shelkote CleerCoate: Use a new paint brush to cut-in anything the roller won't be able to get to. Roll-on one light coating, and be sure to cover the entire pool.
4. Fibre-Shelkote CleerCoate: Roll-on a second coating, and be sure to cover the entire pool.
5. Fibre-Shelkote swimming pool gelcoat: Use a new paint brush to cut-in anything the roller won't be able to get to. Roll-on one heavy coating, and be sure to cover the entire pool.
6. As soon as the bottom is completely dry, within several hours, go into the pool and look for any spots not completely covered with gelcoat. 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.

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 and Thanksgiving) from 10AM-3PM, to assist you with your installation. Bill can be reached toll-free at 800-676-8528.

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