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How do you repair top sheet chips?

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Dreamcatchers
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Hi, this is my thread.. I searched in the search bar but I couldn't find a match. If you've ever had a pair of Surface skis, you'd know they chip easily. Really easily. I have a square inch chip in mine which I've had for a little less than a third of a season. Is there a way to fix it or patch it up? Or can I just leave it open? I don't want it to screw with the core of my skis and fuck them up. Much thanks!
May 29 2012 7:57AM
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SladeSki
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Unless it's down to the core I wouldn't worry about it too much from a "core-damaging" perspective. I usually like to fix big ones that I have because I always happen to get a slivers from them.

May 29 2012 8:22AM
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Juicy-J
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duct tape. cant go wrong.
May 29 2012 8:48AM
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Stickity
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personally, i put on my big boy undies and carry on my merry way
May 29 2012 9:15AM
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Elmo.
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nothing is going to get screwed up in the core so dont worry. all skis chip and companies know that. the top sheet literally is just the graphic. so just forget about it... plus there is no fix other than duct tape thats just going to fall off anyways
May 29 2012 10:15AM
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Dreamcatchers
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Thank you everyone!
May 29 2012 10:29AM
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why
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this. or just cut off the chip that's hanging off.
May 29 2012 11:52AM
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BskiP
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Epoxy.
May 29 2012 11:59AM
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ESB
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A dab of epoxy should work just fine.
May 29 2012 12:10PM
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coolflash8
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Yeah, mix up some epoxy and spread it over it like butter. it seals it pretty well and keep you from getting fiberglass splinters
May 29 2012 12:22PM
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hokkanee
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If it's just chipping off in small pieces right at the sidewalls i usually take some really fine grit sandpaper and sand it down a little. It doesn't fill in the gap but it slows down additional chipping. If you're worried about water getting in a little dab of epoxy can seal it pretty well
May 29 2012 1:03PM
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OhioDreams
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Precisely. If you need to re attach a piece of the top sheet, use some epoxy, clamp it down with moderate pressure, then sand it smooth and remove the excess once it's cured. For major ski repairs it's a good idea, to use high quality, penetrating, high strength epoxy (often referred to as marine grade), but if its just a basic top sheet chip, you can pick up some cheap, 5 minute set epoxy at your local hardware store.
May 29 2012 10:02PM
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84west
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as said before, epoxy.

if its super minor, clear nail polish is waterproof
May 31 2012 1:38AM
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I_Am_Mod
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red glitter nailpolish works too and it looks prettier imho ...
May 31 2012 5:30AM
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LIL-WAT
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This
May 31 2012 6:08AM
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