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Why is my fiberglass pool’s shell whitening? This is a common question that fiberglass pool customers may have to face at some point. This dulling can start as a white film forming on the walls of the swimming pool and can also make the water appear 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, excessive chemical treatments (especially overchlorination) or most frequently, a combination of these concerns. If you view a layer of white or greyish-white material on the sides of your pool around the tile line, that's calcium. Calcium can build up and leach into the pool’s gelcoat. As fiberglass swimming pools begin to get older the gelcoat finish will slowly fade to white over time. Calcium scale deposits occur when your water an over abundance of calcium or from hard water. The white flakes are usually from calcium deposits that have accumulated over time. Maintaining a beautif...