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Gloss or wet rub?

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Created by dannynathan > 9 months ago, 21 Oct 2018
Oceanside Dru
NSW, 54 posts
25 Nov 2018 9:09PM
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AndyrooMac said..


Oceanside Dru said..
Most Single fin longboards will (or should) get a filler coat, sand, then gloss coat then sand to either a wet rub or polish yep it'll add a touch of weight that you wouldn't want in your hp but a log all the weight helps .. but if you could notice a difference in its performance id be surprised ,, save the $$ and put it towards a good fin




Hey Dru, Love your boards too but haven't seen one in the flesh, are there any Tas that you know of? I'd be super keen to scope one out...
I think you have a sweet looking Hull Middy and real nice pintail I was admiring on insta if I re-call...

Do you agree with the discussion above about the gloss coat also adding durability to the board? I prefer the look of the matt but I like the extra weight and strength if these are benefits of gloss, i'm way too ****e to notice any performance benefits



Remember a gloss coat doesn't need to be a polish you can wet rub gloss coat for a fine finish ! Probably does add a touch of durability but a good hit will still crack the glass! Go volan and high density foam for durability!
weight equals glide so the more the merrier.
i think there's a few in Tas , someone took a few down , not sure who but ???????

AndyrooMac
TAS, 1925 posts
26 Nov 2018 8:38AM
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Oceanside Dru said..

AndyrooMac said..



Oceanside Dru said..
Most Single fin longboards will (or should) get a filler coat, sand, then gloss coat then sand to either a wet rub or polish yep it'll add a touch of weight that you wouldn't want in your hp but a log all the weight helps .. but if you could notice a difference in its performance id be surprised ,, save the $$ and put it towards a good fin





Hey Dru, Love your boards too but haven't seen one in the flesh, are there any Tas that you know of? I'd be super keen to scope one out...
I think you have a sweet looking Hull Middy and real nice pintail I was admiring on insta if I re-call...

Do you agree with the discussion above about the gloss coat also adding durability to the board? I prefer the look of the matt but I like the extra weight and strength if these are benefits of gloss, i'm way too ****e to notice any performance benefits




Remember a gloss coat doesn't need to be a polish you can wet rub gloss coat for a fine finish ! Probably does add a touch of durability but a good hit will still crack the glass! Go volan and high density foam for durability!
weight equals glide so the more the merrier.
i think there's a few in Tas , someone took a few down , not sure who but ???????


Cool, Cheers for that, I'll keep my eye out for em

chrispy
WA, 9675 posts
27 Nov 2018 2:52PM
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Clearwater longboards are now uv resistant





Macaha
QLD, 21870 posts
28 Nov 2018 8:33AM
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Nice barrel Chrispy,hows this UV work? materials used?

McHenry
SA, 1739 posts
28 Nov 2018 9:18AM
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I works by the board being covered up by a barrel

Macaha
QLD, 21870 posts
28 Nov 2018 9:23AM
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McHenry said..
I works by the board being covered up by a barrel



Ok sun smart I get it

SP
10979 posts
28 Nov 2018 11:16AM
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McHenry said..
I works by the board being covered up by a barrel


Sweet. I'm getting one if it means I'll get barrelled

Cmon chrispy.. Give us the low down. influence us

Macaha
QLD, 21870 posts
28 Nov 2018 1:27PM
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It's all about slip flop slap

laceys lane
QLD, 19803 posts
28 Nov 2018 2:03PM
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Macaha said..

McHenry said..
I works by the board being covered up by a barrel




Ok sun smart I get it


Geez mac. Anyone could see it was about barrel shade.

Ya been hanging around that 10 ft plus topic too long
All this feel good gliding stuff has ruined you

Macaha
QLD, 21870 posts
28 Nov 2018 2:12PM
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laceys lane said..

Macaha said..


McHenry said..
I works by the board being covered up by a barrel





Ok sun smart I get it



Geez mac. Anyone could see it was about barrel shade.

Ya been hanging around that 10 ft plus topic too long
All this feel good gliding stuff has ruined you


Bloody VANDERS



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