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De-lamination on board

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Created by ChestyB82 9 months ago, 7 Mar 2025
ChestyB82
QLD, 1 posts
7 Mar 2025 12:10PM
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Hey all,

After spending too long in the sun, my twintip has started to de-laminate. I was thinking of sanding it back and re-spraying but does anyone know what kind of spray they use to clear-coat them?

KiteBud
WA, 1598 posts
7 Mar 2025 11:12AM
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Post a picture of the board and damage and you'll get better advice

Froth Goth
1223 posts
7 Mar 2025 2:40PM
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What if he posts a picture of one of his kids whineing in an office chair saying that " immm booaaarrrddd" every 5 minutes.

We wont legally be able to tell him to sand em back and spray em anymore

Especially if theyre twins unravelling from the exostenstial crisis that is having a perfect replica of yourself running about achieveing everything at slightly a higher grade then you are.

KPSS Used
NSW, 425 posts
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8 Mar 2025 1:45PM
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ChestyB82 said..
Hey all,

After spending too long in the sun, my twintip has started to de-laminate. I was thinking of sanding it back and re-spraying but does anyone know what kind of spray they use to clear-coat them?


How old is it? Which brand? (Shinns had an issue with delam of the top shiny layer) The top layer (shiny or matt finish) are not sprayed on, they are laminated in the moulding process.
It might not be fixable.

Mark _australia
WA, 23433 posts
8 Mar 2025 11:08AM
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^^^^ this
almost all twinnies are a wonderful strong product that then has a lazy and dumb way of making them look pretty - ie: a plastic later that you can't paint, can't get laminating resins to stick to re-glass.
It is likely not fixable but there may be options - depending on where the delam is. Prob not DIY and the special products needed may mean it's not worth it too.
like most repair questions here - more info and pics

Froth Goth
1223 posts
8 Mar 2025 2:39PM
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Give it a crack anyhow what ya got to loose make sure shes dry first pat it down with a paper towel add a fine crusting of salt and a peppering of mixed herbs if you really want to be fancy wash it with the blowtorch from 6 inches back until she peels up and bubbles nice first then cover it up and seal it in roast it nice and slow for around 4 to 4 and half hours for a ya average 3 kilo bone in leg of lamb twintip



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