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ferracattack
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Today was the first day on my new salomon suspects and after a day of skiing (not very aggressively), I saw a 2 inch chip by the edge of my right ski that took the paint right off. I'm seeing other spots where some paint is cracking and most likely will chip.What is going on and how can i fix this??? +k for answers!
Dec 17 2011 6:04PM
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FreezerKid
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use clear epoxy and let it set, they just sand it dont with really high wet and dry sand paper like start of with 400 then go to 800 then 1000. is should be all clear and shinny
Dec 17 2011 6:11PM
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ferracattack
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^ thanks i'll try this +k
Dec 17 2011 6:13PM
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FreezerKid
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np, use a slow dry epoxy beacuse this will set hard and allow for the best finish
Dec 17 2011 6:16PM
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FerrisBueller
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heres where you went wrong.
Dec 17 2011 6:16PM
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ferracattack
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what brand epoxy do you suggest
Dec 17 2011 6:24PM
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FreezerKid
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i just use whatever i can get my hands on, but though only real brand i can rember of the top of my head is arlidite, just go to a hardware shop or wallmart and talk to someone but just make sure it is slow dry
Dec 17 2011 7:49PM
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FreezerKid
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i just use whatever i can get my hands on, but though only real brand i can rember of the top of my head is arlidite, just go to a hardware shop or wallmart and talk to someone but just make sure it is slow dry
Dec 17 2011 7:50PM
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TOAST.
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topsheets chip, get used to it, not a big deal unless core gets exposed.
Dec 18 2011 9:32AM
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ferracattack
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yeah it wouldn't bother me if the core wasn't exposed like it is on like a 3 inch chip.
Dec 18 2011 11:27AM
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JStrathern
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Like he said, get used to it. I have 2011 Suspects and have 4-5 inch chips all along the side, it's just cosmetic so it doesn't matter. Plus it happens to all skis.
Dec 18 2011 11:37AM
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TOAST.
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whenever you can see the core just slap some epoxy over it then to make sure its sealed.
Dec 18 2011 1:57PM
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