i have a small ding on the rail of my board. is there a shop around erie to buy a repair kit(ie. suncure) or does anyone recommend something else. i'll order if i have to but i'd rather buy locally.
bill
I found something that works just as well..UV Glazing & Spot Bondo comes in a red and white squeeze tube, you can get it at canadian tire or any other auto repair centre. ( maybe even walmart) Not sure.
- I still believe that an old fashion polyester repair is the best, but I need 70+ air temps for that so I have to do temporary repairs until the summer.
Temporary repair options:
- Clear 3M tape. Works really well for me. It was suggested by a surf shop owner. For extra assurance, I can optionally fill the concern area with superglue
- Epoxy resin repair kits from a boat supply. You can epoxy onto polyester but not vice versa. From my experience it will cure in colder weather. It is much harder to sand. You can leave it, or in the summer sand it out to do a polyester resin repair.
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- I was told that duct tape leaks. I learned the hard way that this is true.
i appreciate the advice. can polyester be had locally? i live just south of erie and can't find even a windsports shop. again, i would rather spend locally if possible.
bill
- So far, boat supply stores have been a convenient source of resins and catalyst. I google to find a close place.
- I have had lesser results with car and boat resin, so I always buy a small amount polyester resin from a coastal supplier and have it shipped. The stuff has a shelf life, but I really don't know what the length of time is or how to tell when the stuff is dead.
- I learned the hard way to buy my catalyst from a local boat supply shop for a few bucks. If you have catalyst shipped the hazardous material fee can run near $30 for a tiny $4 tube of the stuff.
- Remember you will need a warm area for the polyester resin to cure. 70 degrees will cure and 90 degrees will cure faster. The stuff really stinks all during the curing time that can last a day or so, so I would never consider using the inside of a home for this.
call 3rd. coast surf shop in mich.our new local surf shop.if your gonna go in the water your gonna get dings jumpin the pier and sauch so get a repair kit and be prepared here for anything.we windsurf,kitesurf plus surf so i got repair stuff for epoxy,kit to repair kites always try to stay fixed and rady for next session so you can hit it when it happens and you won,t waste water time fixing things.where you from?joe
i live in cambridge springs. i started surfing with a friend who lives in Buxton NC. i'm still learning but have the fever in a bad way. over the summer i picked up a lightly used BLUE mini-mal 7'6". would like to meet some locals who don't mind helping a newbie out.
bill
i got ding stick i,m in erie look for a big white gmc van next time its up in erie i will try to hepl you out.mike,s got the right address for you in bingen washington.joe
