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    Default Rust Stains on Bottom of Gunite Pool

    In January of this year I noticed several small (1-1/2” long) rust colored stains at the bottom of my gunite pool. It was finally warm enough this week for me to dive down to inspect them. I unsuccessfully attempted to remove them w/ a wire brush. They appear to me to be rust stains, although I never found the culprit (nail, screw, etc.).

    Does anyone have any suggestions as to how they can be removed?

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    Default Re: Rust Stains on Bottom of Gunite Pool

    Quote Originally Posted by kc101 View Post
    In January of this year I noticed several small (1-1/2” long) rust colored stains at the bottom of my gunite pool. It was finally warm enough this week for me to dive down to inspect them. I unsuccessfully attempted to remove them w/ a wire brush. They appear to me to be rust stains, although I never found the culprit (nail, screw, etc.).

    Does anyone have any suggestions as to how they can be removed?

    Thanks
    Try placing a Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) tablet directly on one of them for a few minutes and see if it has any effect. If so, you could probably proceed with a full ascorbic acid treatment.

    http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthr...acid-treatment
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