Baller webbdawg99 Posted June 2, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 2, 2015 My new ski took a pretty bad handle strike tonight. Looking for any suggestions on the best home repair method. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted June 2, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 2, 2015 PlastiDip? Sorry, seriously that's a ding! It looks like just the side edge. Fill the damage with JB Weld (not JB Quik) trying to keep as much of the chipped area intact and placed properly. Get a bar clamp big enough to span the whole ski. Wrap a piece of wood with visqueen and clamp the wood to the edge. This will keep everything straight and bonded well. If there is damage to the top skin, you'll need another clamp to hold the top skin down. Leave it overnight to cure. Trim carefully with a matte knife before you finish sand. If you need to trim a lot with coarse sandpaper be sure to wrap the paper around a wooden block to follow the original lines. A little black spray paint and it's good as new. Good luck, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted June 3, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 3, 2015 Is that inside of of your onside or offside turn? Just kidding, but had you thinking for a second... I've had some success with Krazy Glue when trying to get something like that to bond back together. Doesn't take up as much space as JB. Fill in remaining gaps with JB lightly sand flush and magic marker to match paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted June 3, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted June 3, 2015 If it is not structural this stiff works great and will not require any sanding. And will not cure till it is placed in the sun. I've done extensive work with it on a surf board and have successfully done a couple skies with that exact hit. Nice part is that is matches the bevels perfectly. Dries clear so may need to paint it or something. And you can ski it same day. Sorry about it being a long vid but well worth a watch. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted June 3, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 3, 2015 2 part epoxy by JB weld (clear or black). It is very high strength and bonds very well. You can sand it to a good shine. With some patience and practice you can make it almost unnoticeable. I know, I have had to do it to every ski I have ever owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Sethro Posted June 3, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 3, 2015 I also use two part epoxy. I've probably done that repair 6 or 7 times.....ugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MarkTimm Posted June 3, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 3, 2015 Has anyone tried Fiber Fix? https://www.fiberfix.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller webbdawg99 Posted June 3, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted June 3, 2015 Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I'm going to try to fix it this morning. I just hope its cured in time for a set this evening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skialex Posted June 3, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 3, 2015 Do what @ @eleeski says. Use JB Weld or 302 modified acrylate, do not use cheap epoxy or any kind of epoxy. Use bumper spray, SEM Classic Coat is great and it does not chip. Good luck Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller webbdawg99 Posted June 3, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted June 3, 2015 @skialex What is bumper spray? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted June 3, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted June 3, 2015 I have been very happy with MarineTex, It comes in black and white. Also @eleeski recommendation for repair works great. http://www.marinetex.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skialex Posted June 3, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 3, 2015 @webbdawg99 SEM Classic Coat spay is designed to paint vinil and leather surfaces, it holds well and it does not chip. You can repair a worn leather steering wheel or a bumper or you can spray the bottom of your ski. It is also used by a ski company to finish the bottom of their skis and in some models the top too. I have done many repairs on ski dings and on the leather of my classic Mini Cooper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 9400 Posted June 3, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 3, 2015 I had one just like that, fixed it with JB Weld 4 years ago still going strong. JB Weld has been around forever...it fixes everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller webbdawg99 Posted June 3, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted June 3, 2015 JB Weld and clamp applied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt2003 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 And... Hope you are out ripping it up as we speak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller webbdawg99 Posted June 3, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted June 3, 2015 Negative @gt2003 I'm going to let it cure overnight before getting it back in the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted June 4, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 4, 2015 Bummer. I hope the repair holds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted June 4, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 4, 2015 @webbdawg99 Please post a pic of the repair. I'm curious how it came out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller webbdawg99 Posted June 4, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted June 4, 2015 @ToddL It's not perfect, but I think it'll do. JB weld, clamp, sand, paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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