Baller fu_man Posted July 17, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 17, 2013 In rearranging the equipment in the boat the other night my ski (Radar Senate) rubbed up against another or vice versa. I now have a long scuff mark on the top of my ski. Not sure, but it appears as if the scuff could be rubbed out. Any suggestions for what to use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted July 17, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 17, 2013 Start with less abrasive stuff (white polishing cream) and graduate to harsher stuff (red) if you need to. May need to polish when done to match luster of the rest of ski if using harsher grit. Try a polish like NuFinish first, as that may be enough without the rubbing compounds. If you don't have rubbing compounds handy, try toothpaste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted July 17, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted July 17, 2013 I've used baking soda as a mild abrasive to remove scuffs and marks from fiberglass. It should work on other finished surfaces, like clearcoat on a ski, etc. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted July 17, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted July 17, 2013 By the way, I have also used baking soda to remove stains from vinyl boat seats. Whenever using it (for skis, boats or seats), mix with a bit of water into a soft paste. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted July 17, 2013 Administrators Share Posted July 17, 2013 I would bet that any attempt to repair will make I look worse. That top sheet is some sort of printed poly. Experiment under bindings first or cover with a sticker Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 You mean BOS sticker, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jwr Posted July 17, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 17, 2013 Sometimes a magic eraser will take out small scratches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MrJones Posted July 17, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 17, 2013 Agree with Horton. Put a sticker over it and tell people you have a sponsor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eddie_roberts_jr Posted July 17, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 17, 2013 Like John says, experiment under the bindings first. That ski has a clearcoat and I haven't had real good luck trying to get out scratches. You might try a spray wax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller fu_man Posted July 18, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted July 18, 2013 Thanks guys. OK here is what I learned. Goo Gone and Goof Off didn't do squat for the scuff (nor did damage to the topcoat). I used a product like the Nu Finish. It's called Meguiar's ultimate compound. Said it was for clear coat scratches and it did a pretty good job. Got out most of the scuff without really damaging the top. It's not completely out but you REALLY have to look close to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Tiara8402 Posted April 19, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 19, 2018 I used toothpaste on a black scuff on the top of my HO S2. It is just like for scuffs on a car that are surface level only. Use a soft cloth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted April 19, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 19, 2018 Rub some paste wax on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted April 19, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 19, 2018 It's bad enough that someone is worried about a scuff on the top of the ski. Hopefully you aren't skiing on the top of the ski. Resurrecting a 5 year old thread about it is crazy. It's a ski. Don't massage it. Ski on it! Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller fu_man Posted April 20, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted April 20, 2018 Wow. This thread is so old I didn't even remember starting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted April 20, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 20, 2018 @fu_man Sorry if I'm picking on your younger self. Hopefully your ski got beaten up by lots of fun sets over the years. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Brady Posted April 20, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 20, 2018 @fu_man rub some baking soda on your brain and your memory will come back....or put a sticker on your brain. Either way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dirt Posted April 21, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 21, 2018 @eleeski I assumed he resurrected the thread to point out that the last time @eddie_roberts_jr agreed with @Horton was 5 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eddie_roberts_jr Posted April 21, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 21, 2018 And it'll be another 5 years at least til I agree with him again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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