should I epoxy? (pics) - Snowboarding Forum

sheepstealer · 12-13-2012, 10:14 AM

One of my athletes clipped the nose of my board last weekend. Didn't think much of it until I really took a hard look at it last night...it's not deep and I don't think it punctured to the core but any tips for repairing this?

I was told to just drip some p-tex in there but from what I'm reading I'm thinking some epoxy would work better? I've never used epoxy before but I'm a do-it-yourself-er so not too worried...again...any tips?

I'm thinking I'll shave down/off that little piece of protruding top sheet...

Thanks. (Picture quality isn't the best, I know. Will try to get better shots tonight).

Lamps · 12-13-2012, 10:31 AM

I'd buy some of that 2 part epoxy in the side by side tubes, mix up a little batch and then gunk it in the hole under that little piece that's sticking up. After that I'd clamp it down flat some a little piece of wood or flexible plastic to hold the little piece down while it sets.

If that holds then you're good to go, if not then I'd cut that little guy away and paint with epoxy to keep moisture out.

sixpoint · 12-13-2012, 10:43 AM

Agreed ^ p-tex is not designed to fully seal & prevent moisture from wicking in an edge. A high quality 2 part epoxy has worked best for me. I apply more than needed and trim then sand the area smooth after it has cured.

sheepstealer · 12-13-2012, 10:50 AM

Any recommendations for a brand? Would "marine" epoxy be good?

I wouldn't need to buy "clamps" would I? Could I just set a heavy book on top of that piece sticking up and let it sit overnight?

Headed to Home De-bro after work...

thanks guys

sheepstealer · 12-13-2012, 10:58 AM

Would this stuff be good? :

0.85 fl. oz. Marine Epoxy-1405604 at The Home Depot

sixpoint · 12-13-2012, 11:07 AM

The Loctite brand is good but it isnt necessary to buy the stuff that bonds wet surfaces. Make sure the area is dry using a hair dryer and have at it. You can handle it.

sheepstealer · 12-13-2012, 11:34 AM

Right on. Thanks.

Lamps · 12-13-2012, 12:45 PM

0.47 fl. oz. Five Minute Instant Mix Epoxy-1365868 at The Home Depot

This stuff is what I'd get, saves you 10 bucks.

GnarlyBro · 12-16-2012, 09:43 AM

Wont be worth your time to fix it

walove · 12-16-2012, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lamps

0.47 fl. oz. Five Minute Instant Mix Epoxy-1365868 at The Home Depot

This stuff is what I'd get, saves you 10 bucks.

dont get 5 min epoxy, its super brittle. Look from something that takes 24 hours to cure, even better get some west systems gflex its the best for snowboard repairs.

12-13-2012, 10:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
sheepstealer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 259	should I epoxy? (pics) One of my athletes clipped the nose of my board last weekend. Didn't think much of it until I really took a hard look at it last night...it's not deep and I don't think it punctured to the core but any tips for repairing this? I was told to just drip some p-tex in there but from what I'm reading I'm thinking some epoxy would work better? I've never used epoxy before but I'm a do-it-yourself-er so not too worried...again...any tips? I'm thinking I'll shave down/off that little piece of protruding top sheet... Thanks. (Picture quality isn't the best, I know. Will try to get better shots tonight).

12-13-2012, 10:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
sixpoint Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: East Coast Posts: 57	Agreed ^ p-tex is not designed to fully seal & prevent moisture from wicking in an edge. A high quality 2 part epoxy has worked best for me. I apply more than needed and trim then sand the area smooth after it has cured. Last edited by sixpoint; 12-13-2012 at 10:48 AM.

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12-13-2012, 10:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lamps Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 633 Blog Entries: 5	I'd buy some of that 2 part epoxy in the side by side tubes, mix up a little batch and then gunk it in the hole under that little piece that's sticking up. After that I'd clamp it down flat some a little piece of wood or flexible plastic to hold the little piece down while it sets. If that holds then you're good to go, if not then I'd cut that little guy away and paint with epoxy to keep moisture out.

12-13-2012, 10:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
sheepstealer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 259	Any recommendations for a brand? Would "marine" epoxy be good? I wouldn't need to buy "clamps" would I? Could I just set a heavy book on top of that piece sticking up and let it sit overnight? Headed to Home De-bro after work... thanks guys

12-13-2012, 10:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
sheepstealer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 259	Would this stuff be good? : 0.85 fl. oz. Marine Epoxy-1405604 at The Home Depot

12-13-2012, 11:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
sixpoint Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: East Coast Posts: 57	The Loctite brand is good but it isnt necessary to buy the stuff that bonds wet surfaces. Make sure the area is dry using a hair dryer and have at it. You can handle it.

12-13-2012, 11:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
sheepstealer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 259	Right on. Thanks.

12-13-2012, 12:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lamps Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 633 Blog Entries: 5	0.47 fl. oz. Five Minute Instant Mix Epoxy-1365868 at The Home Depot This stuff is what I'd get, saves you 10 bucks.

12-16-2012, 09:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
GnarlyBro Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 26	Wont be worth your time to fix it