waxed board pics? - Snowboarding Forum

Alex B · 12-30-2012, 06:23 PM

We've just finished waxing our boards for the first time and they don't look great.

I read that when waxed the base should have quite a deep look, mine, (multi coloured but prodominently black), looks quite dry with lots of what look like white scratches on it.

It's a new board, gave it plenty of wax, lots of scraping and brushing. Can't think of anything that could have gone wrong, but just wanted to confirm so I know whether to give it another go or not.

Anyone got pics so I can compare?

Thanks
Alex B

bseracka · 12-30-2012, 06:28 PM

It makes more sense for you to post a pick. My guess, you still have more scrapping to do.

Alex B · 12-30-2012, 06:38 PM

I did think that, I'll get a pic tomorrow. I did struggle to scrape it for some reason so would make sense, though not much came off with the brush.

Alex B

Alex B · 12-30-2012, 06:52 PM

Got a couple of pics, didn't come out well as it doesn't look anywhere near as bad in the pics, but you can see what I'm talking about:

Alex B

freshy · 12-30-2012, 07:18 PM

What kind of scraper, metal or plastic? What kind of brush do you mean?
It does appear to be dry, but can't be 100% looking at a pic.
Can you scratch wax off with your thumb nail or the corner of a scraper on those white spots? You either need to rewax or keep scraping. Or use different tools.

Alex B · 12-31-2012, 03:44 AM

We used Butta wax, a plastic Toko scraper and a Holmenkol fine brass brush and a polish with a fine scotch pad. The white marks were there straight after scraping though.

I'll try scratching some wax in a bit.

Alex B

Edit: If I scratch at it, it does darken a bit, but I don't seem to get any wax off.

Extremo · 12-31-2012, 05:12 AM

You're overthinking this. Just wax, scrape it down to the base and ride. It'll all need to be done again after a few days of riding anyways. Unless you're doing super slalom your wax doesn't have to be perfect.

The only thing I would add is a light polish with a fine scotch brite pad to smooth it out, but don't go ape shit with it...you'll take the wax out of the pores.

Alex B · 12-31-2012, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Extremo

You're overthinking this. Just wax, scrape it down to the base and ride. It'll all need to be done again after a few days of riding anyways. Unless you're doing super slalom your wax doesn't have to be perfect.

The only thing I would add is a light polish with a fine scotch brite pad to smooth it out, but don't go ape shit with it...you'll take the wax out of the pores.

Yeah I did polish it with a fine scotch pad.

I don't really care what it looks like, I'm just worried it may not have enough wax on as it looks like pictures I've seen when boards need a wax, (white areas along the edges). I don't want to damage my board as I'm off for a week soon and won't really have a chance to redo the wax.

Alex B

ig88 · 12-31-2012, 07:21 AM

Look at Snowolf's video on how to wax a snowboard. Look towards the end of the video. He shows you a great clear view of it to make you appreciate what a waxed board looks like.

It's only after I watched his video then that I realized I had done the diy job right. Prior to watching his video, I actually wondered if I properly waxed my board. It's a great comprehensive video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fliCPIDsvJk

Watch at at 9:15 and you know what I mean.

Leo · 12-31-2012, 10:19 AM

Your board looks like that because you used a brass brush after waxing. Brash brushes are meant for pulling up wax. It's what I use BEFORE I wax to pull up the old wax and get my base clean before using a base cleaner or going to waxing step.

I only use a scotchbrite Brillo pad after scraping and call it a day. On good conditions, I will use a nylon brush and the cork my base for the final polish.

12-30-2012, 06:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alex B Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 55	waxed board pics? We've just finished waxing our boards for the first time and they don't look great. I read that when waxed the base should have quite a deep look, mine, (multi coloured but prodominently black), looks quite dry with lots of what look like white scratches on it. It's a new board, gave it plenty of wax, lots of scraping and brushing. Can't think of anything that could have gone wrong, but just wanted to confirm so I know whether to give it another go or not. Anyone got pics so I can compare? Thanks Alex B

12-31-2012, 03:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
Alex B Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 55	We used Butta wax, a plastic Toko scraper and a Holmenkol fine brass brush and a polish with a fine scotch pad. The white marks were there straight after scraping though. I'll try scratching some wax in a bit. Alex B Edit: If I scratch at it, it does darken a bit, but I don't seem to get any wax off. Last edited by Alex B; 12-31-2012 at 04:45 AM.

12-31-2012, 07:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
ig88 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 183	Look at Snowolf's video on how to wax a snowboard. Look towards the end of the video. He shows you a great clear view of it to make you appreciate what a waxed board looks like. It's only after I watched his video then that I realized I had done the diy job right. Prior to watching his video, I actually wondered if I properly waxed my board. It's a great comprehensive video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fliCPIDsvJk Watch at at 9:15 and you know what I mean. Last edited by ig88; 12-31-2012 at 07:26 AM.

12-31-2012, 10:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
Leo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 6,212	Your board looks like that because you used a brass brush after waxing. Brash brushes are meant for pulling up wax. It's what I use BEFORE I wax to pull up the old wax and get my base clean before using a base cleaner or going to waxing step. I only use a scotchbrite Brillo pad after scraping and call it a day. On good conditions, I will use a nylon brush and the cork my base for the final polish. __________________ www.aGNARchy.com Reviews and David Z's rants

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12-30-2012, 06:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
bseracka Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 592	It makes more sense for you to post a pick. My guess, you still have more scrapping to do.

12-30-2012, 06:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Alex B Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 55	I did think that, I'll get a pic tomorrow. I did struggle to scrape it for some reason so would make sense, though not much came off with the brush. Alex B

12-30-2012, 06:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Alex B Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 55	Got a couple of pics, didn't come out well as it doesn't look anywhere near as bad in the pics, but you can see what I'm talking about: Alex B

12-30-2012, 07:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
freshy Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 581	What kind of scraper, metal or plastic? What kind of brush do you mean? It does appear to be dry, but can't be 100% looking at a pic. Can you scratch wax off with your thumb nail or the corner of a scraper on those white spots? You either need to rewax or keep scraping. Or use different tools.

12-31-2012, 05:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
Extremo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NH Posts: 3,115	You're overthinking this. Just wax, scrape it down to the base and ride. It'll all need to be done again after a few days of riding anyways. Unless you're doing super slalom your wax doesn't have to be perfect. The only thing I would add is a light polish with a fine scotch brite pad to smooth it out, but don't go ape shit with it...you'll take the wax out of the pores.