Pow Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 With Bruce's recent P-tex topsheet offering, I'm sure there are a few of you who own boards with P-tex topsheets now. Who has experience maintaining their P-tex topsheet? Are you waxing your topsheet (I imagine you would have to wax the top much like the base to maintain its snowproof advantage) What wax are you using? Is the topsheet thinner than the base? do we have to worry about overheating/scorching more with the topsheet vs the base? Also are you using plugs to prevent wax from entering the inserts? If so where did you find them? Anyone who can weigh in on this please let me know. -Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExcelsiorTheFathead Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 I just rub in a cheap paste wax. Hot wax a topsheet? Not me. If I did that, I'd fall all the way down the rat hole and start hotboxing the board just for the extra topsheet performance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow Posted November 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Rub-in wax seems like a safer alternative anyway, if the topsheet is significantly thinner than the base (no idea if it is). Plus it doesn't have the same constant contact with the snow (except near the edges in softer snow) so performance wax would be super unnecessary I guess. How often do you find you have to use the wax paste? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExcelsiorTheFathead Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 I only did it a few times a season, or when it started to look dull. I think p-tex topsheets are as thick as the material used for bases. I'm not qualified to comment on this, but a p-tex topsheet is not just cosmetic: there are real performance implications (for people who can tell the difference). It also makes the board heavier, and thicker on top. Longer screws might be needed to get proper engagement depending on how the board is constructed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Same top and bottom don't wax the top use a silicone spray or Armorall from auto supply store, Wallmart etc. You guys are way overthinking this.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLN Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 I'm lazy to buy spray wax, so I've hotwaxed mine with regular cheapo wax. It looks like it will wax it again, close to season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 I gave mine a lazy hot wax to keep it from looking dull, will see what it looks like when I take it out of summer hibernation. FWIW it is a very DAMP board... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Guy... Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 ArmorAll works well, but if you're doing it to keep the snow from sticking, you'll need to reapply it almost daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwavedave Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 I used linseed (flaxseed) oil (the "boiled" variety). Just rub on with cloth and let dry and wipe off any excess. Looks good and seems to last. Previously I just used lemon Pledge (furniture polish/wax), smelled good, didn't last long. When I demoed a black-top Nirvana at SES, I was riding a black-top Kessler, and Bruce was wondering what Kessler did to the ptex to keep it from oxidizing and getting that white fuzzy appearance. Maybe not a big deal, but it looks a lot nicer oiled than oxidized. Though I kinda miss that lemon fresh smell... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael.a Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Thumbs up on the linseed oil. You can use the hardware store variety or the more refined versions (bleached) for artists to avoid yellowing. Surprise surprise linseed oil is used by top secret pro detailers to restore faded car trim, bumpers and such, it annhilates anything else on the market. I also use it on wood finishes. Couple of things to follow but it's easy to use and cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik J Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 IME, Ostrich semen works best. The snow repellent properties dissipate drastically after 48 hours. Keep your large flightless bird warm, dry and well fed and you will be rewarded with many years of snow free topsheets and huge omelettes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mario Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 IME, Ostrich semen works best. The snow repellent properties dissipate drastically after 48 hours. Keep your large flightless bird warm, dry and well fed and you will be rewarded with many years of snow free topsheets and huge omelettes.You are a sick sick manI respect that Keep up the good work Mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik J Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 You are brillinat. I nominate you for Nobel Prize. Take all my moneys now! Mario Thanks Mario. Kind words. All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Video with instructions please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordmetroland Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 IME, Ostrich semen works best. The snow repellent properties dissipate drastically after 48 hours. Keep your large flightless bird warm, dry and well fed and you will be rewarded with many years of snow free topsheets and huge omelettes.I'm confused; semen AND eggs from the same bird? I'm happy to get a pair, I just don't want to overspend if I don't have to. Thanks, this is vital information! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik J Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Video with instructions please. Is there a NSFW section? cause the vid would definitely go there. Prepare to break the internet. I'm confused; semen AND eggs from the same bird? I'm happy to get a pair, I just don't want to overspend if I don't have to. Thanks, this is vital information! seek the rare hermaphrodite ostrich. a little more cost up front but in the long term it will pay off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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