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

The "facelift" is a 4 step process which will restore the pool to its original beauty for the next 15 years.

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 gel coat application.
3. Roll-on the one coat of Fibre-Shelkote gel coat. Cover the entire pool. Each gallon will cover 60 to 80 square feet.
4. 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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Application "B"

This application is only necessary if you were ripped-off by your Pool Restoration company.

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 We do not publish the method on the internet because it's one of our "trade secrets".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.

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