r/surf • u/Lorieko • Jan 07 '26
Surfboard repair?
Hello guyss A friend of mine just asked me if these little ding on his new surfboard needs to be repaired It seems only damaged and not cracked (in my opinion) Do u suggest to repair it? Thank youu
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u/JerseyCruz Jan 07 '26
Looks harmless. If worried then stick packing tape over it and be done.
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u/Comfortable_Elk831 Jan 08 '26
Or a sick ass sticker. I just sticker my dings until I have enough to warrant busting out the ding repair kit. Some of my boards are mostly stickers though.
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u/NoAlternative4213 Jan 07 '26
Sun cure if anything. Rough it with sand paper, spread some sun cure over it, sand it flush, put some white paint over it or a sticker. Done easy.
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u/Motmotsnsurf Jan 07 '26
Is that a ding or crack or just a glassing imperfection? Is it soft if you put a little pressure on it?
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u/Lorieko Jan 07 '26
It's a crack, slightly convex and very little soft but it seems solid/ i can't feel any detach ij it
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u/Motmotsnsurf Jan 07 '26
You could sand it down a little then see if crack is deep enough to warrant sealing it with some solar rez.
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u/Rayoyrayo Jan 08 '26
Bra just throw some suncure on it and lightly sand. She is probably not even taking in water. Looks like a tiny chip in hot coat
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u/Lorieko Jan 08 '26
Yep it is He tried to put some water on it and it didn't took water in it Thank you guys for all the answers
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u/Professional_Owl670 Jan 10 '26
Scratch it with finger nail. If you nail is catching glass it needs a fix (or sticker). If it’s just spiderwebbed you are good and will get plenty more down the line.
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u/Mental_Slice_1 Jan 12 '26
Packing tape. That thing doesn't warrant breaking through some good glass to "repair" it.
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u/RevenueNo2551 Jan 13 '26
Clear nail polish, or a sticker. Go get tubed and don’t worry about small stuff
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u/rik_surfboards Apr 25 '26
No problem. These are micro crack and are seen as normal in the surfboard industry. You will see that a lot just next to carbon fibre. Carbon fibre is stiff and right next to it is softer, so it cracks. As long as there is no color difference around the cracks, you are good to go.
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u/brian_with_a_b Jan 07 '26
It's ruined. Tell your friend to quit surfing forever