** Epoxy Boards use a very simialr technique. However, it is necessary that
you use a resin that is specific for your epoxy board. Though the fill, set,
and smothing process is the same, your ingredients will be different. We will
shortly have some better information on Epoxy board repair as they are quickly
becomming a second board standard. Thank you for your patience.
The Standard Fix |
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Use a fiberglass repair kit on a properly prepped
surface to fix a ding on a surfboard. It'll look just like new. |
What your kit should include:
Resin, Catalyst, Mixing Cup, Fiber Glass Patch, Stirring Sticks, Sanding
Paper (corse to super fine), Filler |
| 1. Look over your entire surfboard for
any and all chips, scratches and cracks. If there are more than one, mark
them with a marking pen or a piece of tape. |
2. Use a razor blade to carefully cut away
the fiberglass of the entire damaged area. Remove the whole damaged area,
but be careful not to do any more damage by cutting into the foam of your
board or peeling away undamaged fiberglass.
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| 3. Buy a fiberglass repair kit. Most surf
shops and hardware stores carry them for under $20. |
| 4. Use sandpaper to thoroughly smooth the area around
which you have removed the fiberglass. Sand so that the fiberglass meets
the foam in a smooth seam. Use heavy paper, and leave the surface rough. |
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| 4a. For deep foam damage use the lightweight
fill instead of resin to bring the hole just under surface level. This
will help keep your board balanced and light as well as reduce the amount
of resin you need to worry about smoothing and sanding and cracking. |
| 5. Precut a piece of cloth from the repair kit to the
shape of the damaged area. |
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| 6. Mix the resin and catalyst as directed in the kit
into a creamy paste. The paste will harden in a few minutes, so you have
to work fast. [Here is where you would add color to match your board.] |
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| 7. Apply the paste to the area of repair, and lay the
cloth down on the paste. |
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| 8. Wait for the catalyzed resin to harden
onto the board. Check your work, and make sure the entire damaged area
was covered. |
| 9. Sand the board back to its original smoothness. |
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| 10. Finish your work with fine wet and
dry sandpaper. |
Tip:
When applying the resin, it's better to put too much on than too little.
You can always sand off the excess. However, don't spill any anywhere
else on your board.
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Snapped nose Tip:
When fixing a snapped nose you should find some popsicle sticks, about
4 should do. Sharpen both sides of the sticks, put them in the foam
of your board to reconnect the nose to the body. Make sure your careful,
don't ruin the foam. Once the nose is reconnected, you can start to
lay the fiberglass on your board. The sticks will make the nose stronger
than when it was brand new. |
Warnings:
Be very careful mixing and using the resin and catalyst. Use only as
instructed. |
| *This Process adapted from an eHow article. |
I hope this helps.
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