Galen Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Is there a good, easy to apply spray on coating to protect top sheets? I bought my GF's 16 year old a Prior MFR that has a custom graphic and it is VERY easy to scratch (noticed that on my 4X4 and heard this is the case with a lot of priors). It got scratched just sliding it on to a plastic wall rack, though I was able to buff it out. Not a huge deal as he is 16 and may like the "beat" look it will probably get after a dozen days or so. He spends about a third his time in the park.:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexeyga Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 :D just use a coat of gravelguard on it and don't forget, once upplied, to dip it in some fine sand... Will become a heavy bastard, but nobody will be able to scratch it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen Posted April 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Originally posted by alexeyga :D just use a coat of gravelguard on it and don't forget, once upplied, to dip it in some fine sand... Will become a heavy bastard, but nobody will be able to scratch it!!! I wouldn't bet on it, you should see the condition of the board he's riding now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Galen I cant remember who, but there is a company that makes vinyl "stickers" for boards...clear... did you buy that alien/predator one on ebay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Any sign company can apply clear vinyl selfadhesive film on your board. Cheeper vinyls are thicker (sturdier) then very expensive ones. But avoid very cheep ones - they crack and shrink in sun and cold. Also avoid Gerber brand, it leaves glue behind when removed. You can even do it yourself - buy some clear vinyl and a squegee, clean the board compleatly, spray it with mixture of water and dishwashing liquid, apply vinyl (on wet) and squeeze out the water and air working from centre out, let dry for a day, then trim excess vinyl. It will work ok with sidewall construction, but it might be difficult with cap construction board. Boris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Randy S. Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 How about that 3M stuff they put on cars? It stays clear and works in the cold, so it should work. And you can peel it off easily even after years outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 which 3m stuff would that be, randy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnovak Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Never tried to add a vinyl topsheet to a snowboard, but have done so in the past with skis. They used to sell plastic stick-on ski top protectors, which did a great job of protecting the actual topsheet. Instead you have this banged up, ratty looking vinyl top that, over time, gets a bit rough looking at the edge of the topsheet. Probably only worth it if you plan on selling the board before its life is done, otherwise might not be worth the bother. My 0.02 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Dold Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 How about shelf paper? They come in all kinds of sick, badass patterns. You could have a board covered in spring flowers or cute cartoon ducks one week, and the next week you could have a board that looks like it was hewn from a single slab of cherrywood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen Posted April 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 Originally posted by mnovak Probably only worth it if you plan on selling the board before its life is done, otherwise might not be worth the bother. My 0.02 cents. After thinking about it some and the various options, I think you're right. Not worth the hassle, I'll let the kid worry about it. Thanks for all the info though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 Yes 3M makes a clear vinyl like coating you can put on your board or anything. It came on the front of our motorhome and works great. You wont even know its there. You can even wax it to keep the snow off better. I wouldeven put it on the new board so it din't get scratched by the liftline yahoos. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 ok...even tho galen said forget it.. I think it was Pat Donnelly that had a rossi 190 and had a grey topsheet? Pat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpyride Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 I just started a new thread that was supposed to be a response to this one, under the above heading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfj04 Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 Also check out a product I just posted on the classified site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK2TX2CA Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 I use SKUFF SAVER from Tognar ...works great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpyride Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 I'm sure some of these other products are very good, but I can do 3 snowboards for $8.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamran Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 So did anyone try SKUFF SAVER (very cheap) or 3M adhesive (very expensive I heard) and what's the final vote? which one is thicker and more transparant? are they water proof? thinking of some kind of protection for my board(s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SITO Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 hey mate!, I put ironfix on my board, it's a light and rock vinil, remove it it's easy,and it's very cheap, you can buy it on the lenght wished,and your board always will be like new, I put it on my board around 3 years ago, and still the ironfix is on them.also ironfix it's total clear and the water do not affect it. Sito Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 hey mate!,I put ironfix on my board, it's a light and rock vinil, remove it it's easy,and it's very cheap, you can buy it on the lenght wished,and your board always will be like new, I put it on my board around 3 years ago, and still the ironfix is on them.also ironfix it's total clear and the water do not affect it. Sito Hi, SITO Some links to this product? Greets, Hans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamran Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 also I wonder if this product (ironfix) is available here in US Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SITO Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Hi mates! Sorry, threre no links, I bought it on a shop cleaning materials. Sito Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SITO Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 The ironfix is very strong, if you have a little scratch in your windsurf sail, you also can repair with it.Perhaps in other countries this product could have a different name. Sito Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamran Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Thanks Sito. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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