Protecting metal of new above-ground pool (no OT)
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The only thing I might be concerned about is a potential interaction between the vinyl liner and any application you make on the sheet metal.
I would make sure that there is no dirt backfilled...
Protecting metal of new above-ground pool (no OT)
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I know there are rust to primer style paints that converts the rust into a type of primer. Then you can paint it as usual.
For the non-rusted spots, this would not be helpful.
I'd think the...
Protecting metal of new above-ground pool (no OT)
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I've helped the FIL install a couple above ground pools at his house over the past 15 years or so. He's nearing the time when he'll replace the current one, probably next spring. He mentioned that...
Protecting metal of new above-ground pool (no OT)
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Epoxy paint is really good.
https://jet.com/product/VHT-SP652-VHT-Epoxy-All-Weather-Paint-Satin-Black-11-oz-Aerosol/8eb8b8ebebc04b09ac8df6df6255cba9
Protecting metal of new above-ground pool (no OT)
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Is the rust is showing up on the outward facing side of the pool...as these have the pool liner on the inside of the metal...? (It's been 40 years since I was in one of our above ground pools)
Protecting metal of new above-ground pool (no OT)
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yeah probably at the ends of the sheet/parts (e.g. cut ends).
Coating all metal surfaces (with the exception of the pretty outside, except for the joints) seems like an easy "no harm" thing to do.