Started vacuuming a pool the other day, using the old telescoping FG pole. It’s been weathered, but not frayed anywhere. Really gave me the itchies, and I didn’t have any reaction with the same pole last year.
Any way to sand that down and apply some type of sealant on it? I was thinking shellac, but don’t know how it would stand up to weather and pool chemistry.
Any other suggestions to seal this otherwise good piece of equipment?
Thanks.
Pete Duffy, Handyman
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Check with a boat repair shop...like West Marine...they have a web site...and products for fixin scratched and dinged fiberglass hulls.
Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell'em "Certainly, I can!" Then get busy and find out how to do it. T. Roosevelt
Had a fiberglass ladder used to do the same thing. It was murder on forearms. We solved the problem with a very light sanding, to knock down to fibers standing up, followed by a tack cloth and a thin coat of clear gelcoat. As far as I can tell this has worked for some time with just a little sun induced hazing. I suspect it could be done again if it gets furry again.
OK before everyone jumps on the safety bandwagon and imagine the ladder breaking and impaling the user know that minus the fur the ladder is in immaculate shape. No frame cracking. No loose rivets or feet. This may be because it started as a very heavy duty model.
This ladder I feel I can trust. Not like so many of the ones contractors use. You know the ones. Wooden, heavy as hell and wobbly as a politician's promise.
Sand the pole with fine paper and apply a good 2 part marine epoxy to the affected area.
Good as new.