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Old     (ship_of_fools)      Join Date: Sep 2007       12-03-2010, 9:18 PM Reply   
Is there anything you can put on the edges of a wakeboard for real minor scrapes, small de-lamination spots and little dings?

Do these minor dings hurt anything (allow water in, etc.)?

Thanks
Old     (kristian)      Join Date: Nov 2002       12-03-2010, 11:41 PM Reply   
it all depends. Some scrapes never hurt anyone, dings aren't so bad but you might want to keep an eye on the de-laminations. I'm partial to two part epoxy, mix some up, slap it in and around the de-lam, file down when dry and it should be solid as a rock.
some people use suncure or fiberglass. (Fiberglass is overkill unless its a pretty big fix needed).
Old     (guido)      Join Date: Jul 2002       12-04-2010, 8:38 AM Reply   
Kristian is right on.... I'll either mix up some clear epoxy or fiberglass. They're both workable and sandable. I actually like fiberglass better because it's more liquid and will flow into the damage to form a really strong bond, plus it's the same material as the board is to start with.

Usually if it's a deep edge digger I'll stand the board on edge (lean against bindings) and use some masking tape to hold the resin in place until it hardens. Once the damage is filled use some sandpaper or dremel to re-shape the edge. I've rebuilt fins, edges, core shots, almost anything. It works great.
Old     (benjaminp)      Join Date: Nov 2008       12-04-2010, 11:13 AM Reply   
Epoxy is fantastic, its cheap, and it holds. I used some on the bottom of a rail board to fix a core gouge and a couple smaller scratches, rode it hard for a weekend and only noticed it starting to pull up in one small spot. For sure worth the $3 I paid for the tube, and I didnt even end up using half of it.
Old     (ship_of_fools)      Join Date: Sep 2007       12-04-2010, 12:35 PM Reply   
Thanks for the replies.

What type of epoxy are you guys using?

At first I was thinking you meant like an epoxy resin, sort of what I was told to coat my sub box with. But it sounds like you are using a different type of epoxy.

Thanks
Old     (kristian)      Join Date: Nov 2002       12-05-2010, 8:32 AM Reply   
Sorry, I always forget the names of what I use. I just go to the hardware store and look for two part epoxy adhesive. Usually 3 or 4 dollars. (sometimes less). Comes in two tubes
(The adhesive and hardner). Usually, ones clear and the other slightly yellow.

like this: http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053

or: http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053
Old     (ship_of_fools)      Join Date: Sep 2007       12-05-2010, 9:36 AM Reply   
Great! Thanks for the info.

I will try that out.

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