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Last Post 02-26-2011 06:15 AM by cschlickenmayer. 3 Replies.
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06-23-2010 12:15 PM
    We  have an Aruba Rockfall Waterfall on our pool that was made by Jandy Corp a few years ago. The paint is wearing off now and the fiberglass is showing through. Jandy no longer sells the rockfall nor do they sell any type of repair or maintenance kit.  It was suggested that we use an acetone based paint to repaint/touch it up but I have no idea where to get that or really, how to do it.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

    Larry
    Olive Branch, MS
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    06-23-2010 05:08 PM
    Larry,
    If it's "fiberglass" consider posting a question in automotive repair about painting fiberglass.

    If it was me,
    I would stop the waterfall, let it dry, sand the area with a shop-vac sucking away the particles at the same time, then after wiping it clean, a coat or two of automotive type touch-up paint with adequate drying time before second coat and/or letting water run over it again.

    I don't have a fiberglass waterfall for my pond.
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    06-23-2010 06:51 PM
    Thanks. I will post there also. You can see photos of it at: http://home-and-garden.webshots.com...8436qKvjRZ
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    02-26-2011 06:15 AM
    Hi There, Sir, I am an artist and have painted alot of outdoor murals (free lance)... With your FIBIRGLASS , you must rough sand the surface first ,then you can paint with a number of different paint options. I have found, for the expense, and " workability" , acrylics paint, works the best, on most all surfaces, I've painted on every thing from rough cement to RV's siding and fibreglass also...Auto paint is great, but expensive, yet you don't have to seal it...with any other paint, you should seal with a clear polyeurthane, that which is exterior of course , so not to turn yellow from sun exposure and it will make all your painting last so much longer...and 2 coats are always better than one...You can pruchase acrylic paint at hardware stores in small cans, in a variety of colors and also the tube type (artist) which are very good for the purpose also, at craft and artist supply stores as well... all water based, easy clean up and will last for years, even under water as long you do a good job roughing up the surface to take the paint well...any ?'s feel free to ask, be happy to help....777chereleis@gmail.com What ever option you chose for the waterfall, good luck and fun!!!
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