Do you think I need this filled in? - Snowboarding Forum

JoeBowHunter · 12-14-2010, 12:49 PM

So I got this gouge last season and haven't done anything about it yet so I was wondering if I need it filled or a tune up would fix it.

Roundabout136 · 12-14-2010, 01:02 PM

Personally I would. At least it didn't scratch into the core.

Clean it up really well, get a p-tex stick and melt away.

United · 12-14-2010, 01:16 PM

it's not a core shot, so riding it like that will not further damage your board. If you want the experience of fixing per the previous post, go for it.

**killclimbz** · 12-14-2010, 01:23 PM

I wouldn't lose any sleep over it. As stated before, if it's not a core shot, you don't really need to do anything. Ptex it in the next time you wax it, or not...

JoeBowHunter · 12-14-2010, 01:56 PM

I have some hydrocarbon wax; would that do?

Roundabout136 · 12-14-2010, 02:48 PM

This video will explain everything you need to know. Wax alone will not fix that scratch.

YouTube - Demon P-Tex Repair Instructional

JoeBowHunter · 12-14-2010, 03:26 PM

Thanks, that was really helpful. Any sugestions on really good online shops to get supplies from?

Roundabout136 · 12-14-2010, 04:21 PM

I've had good luck going to a local board shop and them just giving me a stick of p-tex. For cleaner I use goo-gone, because of it's citrus base.

For a scraper, just use either a metal scraper or a plexiglass one. I plan on going to home-depot and asking if they have any spare pieces of thin plexiglass. Once it gets dull just take some sand paper to it.

They use a brush for further cleaning, i'm sure you can find something similar at walmart or around the house.

Make sure you use the blue part of the flame, I made the mistake of using the white part to catch the p-tex on fire and the base part I was fixing turned black. Pretty sick battle scar...

12-14-2010, 12:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
JoeBowHunter Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: 518 New York Posts: 6	Do you think I need this filled in? So I got this gouge last season and haven't done anything about it yet so I was wondering if I need it filled or a tune up would fix it.

12-14-2010, 01:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
United Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lake Michigan Posts: 25	it's not a core shot, so riding it like that will not further damage your board. If you want the experience of fixing per the previous post, go for it. __________________ "USE THE FORCE"

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12-14-2010, 01:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Roundabout136 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 50	Personally I would. At least it didn't scratch into the core. Clean it up really well, get a p-tex stick and melt away.

12-14-2010, 01:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
killclimbz Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Front Range Posts: 9,173	I wouldn't lose any sleep over it. As stated before, if it's not a core shot, you don't really need to do anything. Ptex it in the next time you wax it, or not...

12-14-2010, 01:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
JoeBowHunter Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: 518 New York Posts: 6	I have some hydrocarbon wax; would that do?

12-14-2010, 02:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Roundabout136 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 50	This video will explain everything you need to know. Wax alone will not fix that scratch. YouTube - Demon P-Tex Repair Instructional

12-14-2010, 03:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
JoeBowHunter Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: 518 New York Posts: 6	Thanks, that was really helpful. Any sugestions on really good online shops to get supplies from?

12-14-2010, 04:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Roundabout136 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 50	I've had good luck going to a local board shop and them just giving me a stick of p-tex. For cleaner I use goo-gone, because of it's citrus base. For a scraper, just use either a metal scraper or a plexiglass one. I plan on going to home-depot and asking if they have any spare pieces of thin plexiglass. Once it gets dull just take some sand paper to it. They use a brush for further cleaning, i'm sure you can find something similar at walmart or around the house. Make sure you use the blue part of the flame, I made the mistake of using the white part to catch the p-tex on fire and the base part I was fixing turned black. Pretty sick battle scar...