Ding Repair Question

Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by motivated2surf, Apr 22, 2011.

  1. motivated2surf

    motivated2surf Well-Known Member

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    Dec 10, 2009
    I have a small crack on the tail of my board. The crack looks deep but doesn't appear to reach the fiberglass. When I run my finger over the crack, it feels smooth. I don't know anything about repairs. I saw some other posts that say it's probably in the hot coat. Can I just sand is down, apply sanding resin, then sand again? It's a PU board. Do I have to wetsand at all? If someone could provide some detailed instructions, that would be great or if someone is good at making these types of repairs, I can pay for it. Thanks.
     
  2. billyharry

    billyharry Active Member

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    Mar 24, 2011
    go to boat store get fiberglass,clear resin, hardener, sand down tail dig out any junk put ready to go resin on, then a sheet of fiberglass smush on till cloth is covered let harden a while knock off any big stuff sand down smooth the next day dosent have to be perfect youll get more. Nose gaurd makes a rubber tail gaurd I recommend this and nose gaurd because tails and noses take a beating and thats where water begins to rot your board away. + if you hit youself with your board it dosent hurt as bad.
     

  3. GoodVibes

    GoodVibes Well-Known Member

    Jun 29, 2008
    Check out you tube.You might get a few good tips on there.
     
  4. dirtythirty34

    dirtythirty34 Well-Known Member

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    Oct 31, 2008
    do not use boat fiberglass!!!
     
  5. Surfskater

    Surfskater Active Member

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    Sep 30, 2009
    Use chewed gum works nice. Put it in the sun great tensile strength. Good luck