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animus
Since 12 Aug 2011
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Sat Oct 13, 18 6:17 pm How do I fix a surfboard glass surface? |
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I have a liquid force kite surfboard that I have been using for a few years. There are some cracks on the glass surface covering the surfbard and I believe the actual material under is intact. These probably happened in transit rather than riding.
I am looking for recommendations on how to fix this quick. I have no experience with shaping or fixing surfboards.
Here are the links to a couple photos:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/xG2QBhKzSG9w1BfXA
https://photos.app.goo.gl/JP7TmWxchGr5SDDX7 |
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bwd
Since 04 Aug 2007
385 Posts
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Sun Oct 14, 18 6:35 am |
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Picture of top by pad looks like scuff marks from rubbing paint off plus maybe a small round partial puncture. Put a dab or epoxy on the puncture to seal it l. If it doesn’t drain through to inside, you’re done. If it does, add a little glob of putty on top.
The other picture of what looks like big scratches or cracks on the bottom is harder to say. If truly superficial scratches or cracks in some paint/clearcoat, ignore. Or fill with resin and putty, then repaint.
If it is really cracks into the fiberglass sand the area with 60 grit wet with resin and slap a patch of 6 oz fiberglass on it. Topcoat and sand, paint etc if desired. |
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west
Since 09 Oct 2008
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Lake Michigan
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Mon Oct 15, 18 3:52 am |
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You have no experience with ding repair, yet you want to do it quickly? That’s quite a dilemma....ahhhh, YouTube it bro! Good luck |
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SalmonSlayer
Since 27 Nov 2005
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Mon Oct 15, 18 11:56 am |
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This is a very easy fix, but you will need to pick up supplies and with no experience you are liable to make rookie errors. It is really not worth your time unless you want to learn how to repair boards in the future.
Consider taking it to Gorge Performance in Portland or a shop closer to you. |
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Ho-Toe
Since 30 Apr 2014
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pissed-off science guy like Bill Nye
CO2 quantifier & upwelling specialist
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animus
Since 12 Aug 2011
27 Posts
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Thu Oct 18, 18 12:18 pm |
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Thanks for the responses. I will try the Solarez epoxy resin. I would take it to the shop for serious repairs but it's not worth the time of there is a quick fix for minor stuff. |
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ldhr
Since 21 Jul 2009
1487 Posts
Hood River
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Thu Oct 18, 18 1:08 pm |
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it helps to have Dremel tool to grind out the bad spots.
they can be purchased at Home Depot or local hardware store for cheap. |
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eric
Since 13 Jan 2006
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Fri Oct 19, 18 5:37 pm |
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Dremel out the bad. Cut some saran wrap such that it's 2"-3" larger than repair in every dimension. Use blue painter's tape to attach plastic wrap to board. Solarex what you dremeled out. Pull wrap over epoxy and smooth out. Place in UV light for 20 min. Pull off plastic wrap.
Done |
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animus
Since 12 Aug 2011
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Tue Oct 23, 18 11:30 am |
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Yep. As most people mentioned Solarez works pretty good. Not too bad for a first minor repair. I am all for supporting local businesses and getting it done right but for minor stuff like this, it is a lot more time efficient for me to apply a quick fix. |
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Hein
Since 08 Mar 2005
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Thu Oct 25, 18 6:29 am CA glue works great for ding repairs. |
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Get some super thin CA glue and applicator tip at HR hobbies. Dribble it on those cracks and it will magically wick into the white spots and make them disappear (mostly). Hold the board with the rail downward so the extra CA will drip off instead of running onto the bottom. Quickly wipe any excess with a piece of wax paper. Paper towel will stick and get super hot as the glue cures in it. You can remove excess with finger nail polish remover. Or smooth it out with some fine sandpaper and coat it with a bit of clear acrylic spray. Sanding, leaving the dust in the ding and then using that as filler with the CA glue works well too. Super quick repair. Solarez is a mess. I suppose you could bring it by our warehouse and I can show you how to do it.
All the best,
Hein
DIYvan.com
1512A Osprey
Hood River |
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deminimis
Since 15 Jul 2014
326 Posts
On the Rocks
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Thu Oct 25, 18 2:48 pm |
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^^This. Works extremely well for FB and CF. |
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