UV protection for rim of Intex Above Ground pool

[Skitter4life]

I saw an old post in 2019 by @itscool I was curious how using the UV Protectant worked for the rim of the above ground pool. I am dealing with that exact issue, but afraid to use anything that may harm it. As "itscool" did, i google rim protector and found not a lot of advise on it.
The sun is brutal here in Southern Nevada during the summer. Anyone try anything and want to provide experience from what you have tried. I would really appreciate it.

 

[Texas Splash]

Could you share a pic of your pool? There are so many makes & models out there, it's hard to keep track of them all.

 

[Skitter4life]

It is an Intex 24 ft round Ultra XTR Frame. Attached are two pictures.

 

[Texas Splash]

Let's check in with @kellyfair to see if she has any UV protection ideas.

 

[kellyfair]

Good morning! Just wanted to comment that your pool is beautifully clear!

I know your pain when it comes to the summer sun. Unfortunately I don’t have any insight for you - I never used anything on my Intex. Are you seeing any fraying? How old is your pool?

 

[Texas Splash]

I wonder if there's some type of foam you could attach to the top rail? I think of the round insulation foam we use on plumbing pipes. Some people use pool noodles for creative/odd things. I wonder if there's something similar you could use during the peak hot times from say May - Sept that would help take the UV "sting" off of those rails. Otherwise, maybe just a good UV protection paint application?

 

[CT-Steven]

I made a similar post earlier this year and have been going in circles on this. I went to a larger Intex pool this year and my older one which had been up for about 4 years was showing wear on the upper rim. Recently found this:

Vinyl Pool Liner Life Extender | Installation Accessories For Above Ground Pools | Pool Splash

3-N-1 product protects the liner from harmful UV damage, protects from harmful chemical damage, and moisturizes the vinyl not submerged in water.

www.poolsplash.com

I was also looking at this and wondering how the 2.5" might cover the 2.25" tubes

Armacell Tundra 2-1/2 in. X 6 ft. L Polyethylene Foam Pipe Insulation Mfr# PC12278UWTU2 - Ace Hardware

Tundra closed-cell polyethylene foam semi-slit pipe insulation is used in residential and light commercial plumbing projects to prevent heat loss and protect pipes from freezing. It is available in wall thicknesses of 3/8" to 1" in sizes ranging from 3/8" up to 4" IPS ID. Tundra is available to...

www.acehardware.com

 

[Skitter4life]

Good morning! Just wanted to comment that your pool is beautifully clear!

Thanks Kellyfair. This is my third year of putting it up. I live in Nevada and don't want to leave it up all year round. Less sun hitting it then. I really enjoy it and it stays quite clean here. Just make sure to keep chlorine tabs in the floatie.

 

[Skitter4life]

I made a similar post earlier this year and have been going in circles on this. I went to a larger Intex pool this year and my older one which had been up for about 4 years was showing wear on the upper rim. Recently found this:

Vinyl Pool Liner Life Extender | Installation Accessories For Above Ground Pools | Pool Splash

3-N-1 product protects the liner from harmful UV damage, protects from harmful chemical damage, and moisturizes the vinyl not submerged in water.

www.poolsplash.com

I was also looking at this and wondering how the 2.5" might cover the 2.25" tubes

Armacell Tundra 2-1/2 in. X 6 ft. L Polyethylene Foam Pipe Insulation Mfr# PC12278UWTU2 - Ace Hardware

Tundra closed-cell polyethylene foam semi-slit pipe insulation is used in residential and light commercial plumbing projects to prevent heat loss and protect pipes from freezing. It is available in wall thicknesses of 3/8" to 1" in sizes ranging from 3/8" up to 4" IPS ID. Tundra is available to...

www.acehardware.com

Thanks CT Steven, I am going to try the life extender and will let you know how it works. This is my third year of having the pool up and I see some slight crack lines that I am not sure go all the way through but thought better do something now before it completely fails.