Fiberglass pool fading
Why is my fiberglass pool shell dulling? This is a common question that fiberglass pool owners may have to deal with at some point. This dulling can start as a white material forming on the walls of the swimming pool and can also make the water seem cloudy. The white particulate can also build up in the filter which will require constant cleaning. This can happen to any fiberglass pool because of age, over doing chemical treatments (especially overchlorination) or most frequently, a combination of these concerns. If you see a layer of white or greyish-white grime on the walls of your pool around the waterline, that's calcium. Calcium can build up and leach into the shell’s gelcoat. As fiberglass swimming pools begin to age the gelcoat or color will slowly fade to white over time. Calcium scale deposits happen when your water an over abundance of calcium or from hard water. The white metal depostis are usually from calcium deposits that have accumulated over time. Keeping a beautifu...