Guest gabrielo Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 I meant to ask for guidance on painting the deck of a snowboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_x Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 I don't know about paint, but you could try this: http://www.tattooboards.com/ edit: wow, I see they have some new designs this year, and the ability to send in your own artwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 I am working on trying to clean up a few topsheets, and this is the info I got from Chris at Prior: "Hi Dave, honestly I don't know the chemical make up of the material. The art is sublimated into the plastic, actually steamed into it. The process works as follows, the art is screen printed onto a paper, the paper is positioned on top of the plastic and transferred into it under high heat and pressure. It would take a considerable amount of time and having the correct tools to resurface the top sheet. If willing I would recommend the following. Sand the top down evenly with 220 wet paper, move onto 320 or even 400 wet, don't sand to deep as the art is steamed into the plastic 1/3 of the total thickness. Sand the surface, wash it with acetone or an equivalent solvent and spray the clear urethane over that. Tape around the board to prevent unnesissray clean up issues. From what little I know about urethanes they are toxic, and are frequently used in the car industry. If you go forward keep in touch and let me know how it all goes. You can always call me toll free if you need to discuss. Cheers," there was another before that but I cant find it. basically you need to find something that will STICK. I just wanted to put a new clearcoat on a couple boards, but I have one that needs paint, too. In doing my research I found that clothing dye (like RIT) will work, but you have to get it to boiling, and that stuff is MESSY and dangerous at high temps. There are now spray paints that are for plastic...those might work. I tried some 3M sign vinyl last year, but it got brittle in the cold and came off in one run. bummer. there are also plastic dyes available but Im not sure how those work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinecure Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Cut loose with some of those massive markers kids use for graffiti? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 I meant to ask for guidance on painting the deck of a snowboard. How was your trip? Tell us about it. What board are going to paint? Someone giving you a hard time about your red, white and blue top sheet overseas? Must be nice to be retired! Good to have you back safe and sound. Carry on! Bryan PS> Tim did a beautiful job of painting his "Hot" white and hot rod red/orange. I believe he used auto paint. I would imagine following good auto body re-finishing techniques would get it done. HINT: Put down more paper than you think! The overspray can drift and ruin your deck, sidewalk etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 I've seen many custom paint jobs done on snowboards using automotive finishes and they've turned out beautifully! Also, very durable. Like coating or finishing pretty much anything else, good prep is key! I'll talk to my dad and point him to this thread - this man knows his stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Kirk I sent you an email on this subject a while ago...did you get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 Kirk I sent you an email on this subject a while ago...did you get it? e-mail sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxguitarist Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Bumping this OLD thread, wondering if anyone's had luck with signmakers vinyl or duplicolor paints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave ESPI Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 TESTORS brand model paints work on most the boards I have. Anything acetone based. Best bet is just to get a mylar aplique` sheet to put over the top. Design a graphic and have a shop make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxguitarist Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Mylar? Why is this preferable to vinyl? Know of any sources that sell either solid color or metallic color mylar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Mylar is inherently stronger than vinyl but I don't think either is gonna stick to a Donek topsheet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxguitarist Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Mylar is inherently stronger than vinyl but I don't think either is gonna stick to a Donek topsheet I'm not convinced it'll stick either, but I figured it might be worth a shot before I made any permanent changes to the board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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