hi jman i have used sugar and it works well , i used brown raw sugar was a little bit to gripy but after time was ok , just normal white will be good . just use some epoxy resin paint it on and sprinkle on sugar dont be worried about putting on to much just get it even and then wash it of the next day

Thanks for the info guys, I think I will do a few tests on something other than my board to get used to the amount I need to use and see what works best.

There is an epoxy available locally called Bote-Cote and is available with a uv resistant non yellowing hardener, anyone used this one or can recommend another uv resistant epoxy?

Bondalucci said...

Hey Jman. Regripping for dummies.......
Why don't you sugar coat the bottom of your feet. Smaller area, save on epoxy.

Is that you Flipper

Dunno who you have in Vic but in NSW, particularly Sydney, there is company called Dion Chemicals at Brookvale. They've been supplying the surfing industry in Oz with all sorts of resins, f'glass cloth, blanks, fin boxes etc. etc. etc. for several decades, I'm sure they'll know exactly what you're after.

Bote-Cote sounds the goods though.

I did my board the other week and used Kinetix R104. Its good stuff but a bit expensive for 6 litres! See links. You probably only need 50 or 100 ml.

http://www.atlcomposites.com.au/atl_composites/epoxy_products/laminating/kinetix__r104_surfboard
www.shapers.com.au/category13_1.htm

A few tips I can think of:
1. Don't sand back too hard, it will take the paint off. Just smooth off the old stuff unless its dis-coloured or coming off.
2. Use a foam roller and make sure you roll out the ridges you sometimes get when you try to roll too much resin. If you don't you'll see lines where more sugar sticks.
3. The thicker the resin the more sugar that sticks and the rougher the finish
4. Apply lots of sugar. You have enough on when it stays white, then maybe add a bit more! 2 or 3 kgs should be OK, maybe have another kg on hand.
5. Remove masking as soon as you finish applying the sugar. Then leave and don't touch for 24 hours, it can take a while to go completely hard
6. Sweep off excess sugar, then hose rest off outside on the lawn.
7. Be careful on the first few sails, it will take skin off. Acrylic dust would be much better, does anyone know where you can get some?

Also
www.basicwindsurfing.com/how-to-repair-the-windsurf-board-grip.php
www.boardlady.com/nonskid.htm

Thanks for all the advice guys, I can purchase the non yellowing epoxy from Seaford, its $40 for 750ml and is called Bote-Cote, so will go with that and try caster and normal sugar on some test pieces.

The acrylic dust is to hard to find by the looks of it and if sugar dose the job I'll be happy.

I had a board regripped in Greece by a sailing buddy,he has a mobile service,he does it in the street in front of your house.It was the best grip I have ever felt,very grippy but not harsh.
He sold his recipe to F2 which they have been using for the last 10 years.
He swore me to secrecy,so don't tell anyone else!
80% marble dust and 20% acrylic dust
some board brands use a % of crushed glass,which is available from sandblasting suppliers,but mostly this is mixed colours in the finest grade.If you shop around you will find some have batches of clear crushed glass