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Created by zola > 9 months ago, 6 Oct 2009
zola
WA, 79 posts
6 Oct 2009 2:24PM
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I need to respray the complete underside of my wave board - any recommendations? Something commercially available in a can would be great. I think normal car paint will probably chip off.

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Z

Leech
WA, 1933 posts
6 Oct 2009 2:52PM
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car paint

KiwiBones
WA, 25 posts
6 Oct 2009 9:10PM
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Yeah car paint... Go to a car painter that can make up cans of colour matched paint. Don't buy generic spray paint from your hardware store its crap.

The board repair guys I know just take the boards they are fixing down, get it colour matched and a can made up. About $25-$30bucks I think. Totally worth it.
The paint suppliers can also give good advice on preping your board for painting so you get a sick job.

Sailhack
VIC, 5000 posts
7 Oct 2009 10:16AM
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Just to add...look at using a hi-build polyester base-coat, it helps with filling pinholes, and is easily worked whilst sanding back for the topcoat, advantage and disadvantage - it adds about .5mm thckness, which is good for protection, but not ideal if you're worried about the miniscule weight it adds, followed by a polyurethane, although a single-pack might do it too.
Panel-beater shop, or 2-pack spraying factory (cabinetmakers/joinery) should be able to help you out.



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