Archive | March, 2009

How to custom paint your board for under $20

Custom Surfboard

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Materials you’ll need:

  • Spray paint (two different colors at least)
  • Running water (hose works great)
  • Liquid dish soap
  • Clear acrylic sealant
  • Masking tape

1. Strip all wax off board and then use paint thinner or acetone to wipe it clean. If you want to be environmentally friendly, Pedro’s makes a bio citrus wax remover or my preference, a heat gun. This is the most important step because if the board is dirty or has wax on it the paint will not stick at all or it will just peel off shortly after. Read More…

Happy St. Paddy’s Day!

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From all of us here at ScotiaSurfer.com, we hope you have a great St. Patrick’s Day! 

Hopefully this unusually intoxicated green celebration will bring the luck of the Irish across the pond, and some surf with it!

Cheers!