nigelc Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 How easy is it to remove a top sheet? I have an old board that fits the specs of something i want to try but it is much too soft. I am considering peeling off the topsheet and laying up carbon in place of it to acheive what I want. The board is worth nothing to me and I have plenty of free time and access to cheap carbon and resin etc. I am planning to vacuum bag the new layup on top of the exposed core/old layup. if it takes a few goes to get it right then i am fine with that. Anyone with any experience with this stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Varsava Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Its a trial and error thing. I have experienced top bonding all the way from peeling off on their own to requiring a body grinder to get them off. Different manufacturers have different backings and then different processes to install so its pretty much full of variables. Best way to get them off is to try slicing the top lengthwise into approx 1" strips with a razor knife and press hard enough just to get through the top . Then take a chisel and try to get the strips to peel off by lifting and prying up with the chisel at the same time. If this does not work and the top starts breaking etc, have fun:biggthump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelc Posted April 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 much appreciated - I am sure it will while away the hours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Pushee Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 I have an old K2 Trucker with topsheet delamination. I hope to mount a panorama photo on this and use it as a wall hanging. It would be nice if I could remove the topsheet as it would provide a better base for the photo. I don't know much about materials, but I'm suspecting that the topsheet is some sort of vinyl. Where it is loose from the board, it's fairly stiff. I ran a hairdryer over it, and it softenend (it would be possible to epoxy down in this state), but didn't seem to give up its grip on the board much. Here's a shot of the main delamination: Here's a panorama I put on a Burton Air 6.1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boarder_Ted Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 The Mount Washington Hotel! I worked there for 6 years. Love the picture. Nice little ski area across the street too- Bretton Woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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