MNSurfer Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Got this little ding, the other day. Is there a proper way to go about repairing, or at least minimizing the chance of further damage? Or should a guy even worry about it? My initial thought was to fill it with PTex, but not sure if that's the right way to go. Would a ski shop be able to help, at all? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks! Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 No help but a question, do you ride intecs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSurfer Posted January 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Fintecs, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Use Loctite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSurfer Posted January 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 1 hour ago, H2O said: Use Loctite Interesting. Loctite makes a bunch of products. Which one, in particular, would you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Many Loctite products attack plastics, I'd stay clear or at least research very carefully. Sorry, nothing to add other than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ursle Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Run a bastard file file at a 45 on the dings to smooth them down and keep them from catching on anything, if after filing there's any opening use some mix together epoxy (marine) to seal the core. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwavedave Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 West system makes a 5 min/two part/easy one to one mix epoxy that is pretty strong and comes in a small package. Hardware store epoxies are not as good generally. For a simple repair I would use some kind of "filler/thickener" mixed in, like cabosil to give it some structure. Rough up the surface as best you can for a good bond and get some epoxy under those loose edges. Use plastic to keep clamp from sticking to the repair. Then file and sand smooth after cure and then put a stomp pad over it. You should definitely seal it somehow, so that moisture doesn't get in there and start delamination. ...Or you can send it to Donek or Coiler if they built it and have it done right! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 If thats the side of the board you skate on with your back foot then its the Intec pins that are causing the damage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSurfer Posted January 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 34 minutes ago, Bobby Buggs said: If thats the side of the board you skate on with your back foot then its the Intec pins that are causing the damage It definitely seems like that's the case. I noticed a few other nicks, and they all have the same pattern. Oops. I was going to blame the skier that ran into me, the other day. Shoot! Thanks for all the input. I like the epoxy route. In lieu of Carbosil, could you use (chopped-up) fiberglass? And lastly, would it make sense to take it to a ski shop? Or will they just be doing the same thing? Thanks again!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwavedave Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 15 minutes ago, MNSurfer said: Thanks for all the input. I like the epoxy route. In lieu of Carbosil, could you use (chopped-up) fiberglass? And lastly, would it make sense to take it to a ski shop? Or will they just be doing the same thing I think fiberglass chopped up very fine would work. Hoigards did a nice repair of deep base damage next the edge on my Kessler. They did a very good job that held up for years. Pretty sure they had to use epoxy to glue in a patch. I would imagine they could do a similar repair to a topsheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordmetroland Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 +1 on Hoigaard's! I haven't heard that name in 20 years. Brings back good memories of pulling up to their store with my parents to get outfitted with ski gear seeing the signage that did not inspire confidence. AWNINGS! CUSTOM AWNINGS! WE KNOW AWNINGS! GET YOUR AWNINGS! (Ski gear toward the back) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckmann AG Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 West System G-flex is a nice epoxy, though I don't know if it comes in fun size snack packs. For filler you could use almost any clean swatch of absorbent fabric. You need binder, not structure. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelc Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 G-flex is great. Many keels glued on with it. At one stage of curing it is very weak and brittle like glass, only gaining flexibility and strength at full cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckmann AG Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 I rebuilt a set of cycling shoes with Gflex and carbon fabric. Very pleased with the outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwavedave Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) Gflex looks like it comes in small packages too, and prethickened. A skier slammed into me at the bottom of the hill as I was coming to a stop at the end of the lift line. Rode up the back of my brand new Rev! and peeled away part of the edge and bottom. Repair and two years later still holding. I had to cut away 1 inch of the edge as I couldn't persuade it to return to original shape (it's not on the snow anyway): Edited January 31, 2017 by bigwavedave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 I repaired some more extensive top sheet damage with a quality slow cure epoxy and then covered the repair with a vinyl sticker material that has a fake carbon fiber texture. The repair has held up great for a couple of years, but I do have to say that this board has only had a couple of days use in that time and hasn't seen any extreme cold. The sticker also helps protect the epoxy from impacts. I would avoid any fast cure epoxies as they generally are not as durable or water resistant as a slow (24 hour) cure. There are some photos at the beginning and end of this thread: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 54 minutes ago, bigwavedave said: A skier slammed into me at the bottom of the hill as I was coming to a stop at the end of the lift line. Rode up the back of my brand new Rev! and peeled away part of the edge and bottom. Repair and two years later still holding. I had to cut away 1 inch of the edge as I could convince it to return to original shape (it's not on the snow anyway): That first picture made me sad... :( How did his face look after the second 'accidental' impact with your fist? ;) I kid, but that would unleash some inner rage in me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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