Board repair finish/paint help

General Discussion
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HI there

 

I have searched the forum and still need some help.  I fixed up this windsurfer (divinycell sandwhich construction)

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It is the first type of repair i have done. Basically, I had to laminate in layers of corecel to fill in damaged foam, then i epoxied fiberglass over the top and then used fairing compound to smooth it all out.

I used west systems epoxy (not RR) so my question is how necessary is paint to prevent UV damage?

If required what is the simplest paint to use and is a primer required?

I bought some of this stuff:

http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=68&familyName=Interlux+-+Brightside+Boottop+and+Striping+Enamel

But am wondering can i just slap it on without primer? Or would something else be better. I am not so worried about looks.

Thanks

Roland

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To repair the painted finish on epoxy contruction boards I go to my local auto car care center and buy a spray can of touch up paint- if you look hard enough you can usually find a colour close enough and also buy spray putty and primers etc- in Sydney I use Auto One for paints and accessories. The better the preperation the better the finish. PM me if you want me to give more details on how I finish them off, I repair maybe ten epoxy boards a week.

Craig @ Splash Surfboard Repairs

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HI craig:

thanks for the tip.  I am in cali (but actually grew up in Mona Vale) I imagine the auto paint in the US is probably similar.

cheers

roland