Removing a Tailpad

Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by *McLovin*, Apr 29, 2012.

  1. *McLovin*

    *McLovin* Active Member

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    Nov 15, 2010
    I have a tailpad on my board that is old has no grip and my foot is sliding off. But the adhesive is still good and the pad still sticks on the board. What is the best way to remove it?
     
  2. ocsurf21

    ocsurf21 Well-Known Member

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    Feb 8, 2012
    hairdryer will heat the glue up and take it off in seconds. just dont heat too much to damage board and slowly peel or scrape it off with wax comb. i used paint scraper. but the hairdryer is key
     

  3. *McLovin*

    *McLovin* Active Member

    39
    Nov 15, 2010
    but how do i get the tailpad off, should i rip the thing off?
     
  4. superbust

    superbust Well-Known Member

    659
    Nov 2, 2008
    Hes saying when you heat the glue it will loosen and basically come right up. Dont go too crazy, er on the safe side. The paint scrapper will help you kind of pry it off your board but again, be careful. Keep googling too I bet theres a lot of different ways to do it.
     
  5. wave1rider65

    wave1rider65 Well-Known Member

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    Aug 31, 2009
    Hair dryer works but just get the pad warm.... not hot. After you pull it off use goo gone to remove left over adhesive.
     
  6. Mr.Belmar

    Mr.Belmar Well-Known Member

    Aug 19, 2010
    hot- boiling - water is better then hair dryer- less chance of ruining your fiberglass.... use a heavy plastic (not metal) paint scraper - rip it off and goo gone it for a while... don't use any solvents unless you want to ruin it