I had this fiberglass (SWG) pool for about 10 years. I've never been able to prevent this much less remove it. Any advice? The pH runs high since it's a SWG and our water out here is basic to begin with. Any help would be appriciated.
Scale Buildup on Sidewall Above Water Line
- Thread starter joegrace13
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 66,451
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
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Let's see what @Texas Splash suggests.
www.troublefreepool.com
Let's see what @Texas Splash suggests.
Waterline Scale Removal. - Further Reading
www.troublefreepool.com
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,167
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
If that is only above the waterline, you might try manually buffing it out with a rubbing/polishing compound. If that doesn't work, try using other products going from very fine to a little rougher. You could try a Magic Eraser, then perhaps 1500 grit wet/dry sandpaper and work your way to a more aggressive grit (i.e. 800 grit) if needed. Anything above the waterline might show tiny imperfections or scratches once it dries, so always do a test area first to ensure you are pleased with it. Even if you do see tiny/fine haziness once it dries, going back over it with a polishing compound should help.