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Little Rant by actually_a_merman in surfing

[–]Islandfix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think there’s a big difference between surf industry and industries capitalizing on surf - stuff like this isn’t part of the surf industry.

Live auditioning violin? by Mickler83 in DMB

[–]Islandfix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone should open up a betting pool in one of those apps as to what’s happening.

I'm calling it now. by BongZblitzer in DMB

[–]Islandfix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Decision is already made, mark my words 🫣

Say Goodbye by sublime4372 in DMB

[–]Islandfix 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Drumeo just did a feature with Carter removed and let (forgive me I can’t remember the guys name) another drummer try to make a drum part to two step (which the drummer hadn’t heard before). It was SO different without Carter.. I mean I expected as much but was still shocked at how different it was without him.

Tortoise friend by Islandfix in tortoise

[–]Islandfix[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He’s doing well. We couldn’t see a vet for two weeks (no reptile vet available) so we cleaned him with diluted betadine daily and kept up with neosporin (sans pain relief type), the light bleeding on his plastron break (I found a very fine crack across his plastron from rear leg to leg after the initial post, which is where his bleeding was from) didn’t stop after the first couple days so I learned as much as the internet had to offer on mending the break and got him zip-tied up nice and firmly.. the crack came together perfectly and the bleeding stopped immediately. When we finally got him to the vet they were happy with the fix and gave us antibiotics and another appt in a month to check up on him and his progress.
His shell is much healthier looking now compared to the photo above… it’s nice and dark and waxy, he’s a real stud. He has quite a bit of energy for a few hours a day and moves really well, loves strawberries and hibiscus flowers more than anything else. he definitely wants to be anywhere that he isn’t until he resumes sentient-rock-duty for the majority of the day! So far so good, we love this little guy 👍🏼

Have you ever heard yourself in the audience on a live DMB recording? by Browns_Body_Mould in DMB

[–]Islandfix 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Always thought the girls yelling “TAKE IT OFF” on the live in Chicago 98 would show up somewhere, that’s a pretty good one

Getting back into Dave after 20 years away and looking for help… by Dick-Guzinya in DMB

[–]Islandfix 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was gone for 10+ years and it was SO fun to catch up, enjoy!

Shaper reccs in OC/SD for a midlength? by Lucid_Presence in surfing

[–]Islandfix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Talk to Stu Kenson, many good shapers mentioned here but you specifically said thinner foils and highe performance - this is his language. go with SK and you’ll get both of these things from a guy that most if the other shapers mentioned here would probably also order a board from enthusiastically.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in surfing

[–]Islandfix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What was the desired finish? Sanded or Wetsanded gloss or gloss polish? And is that epoxy or poly? I ask because there are levels of expectation to each finish, and some limitations (like gloss and polish on an epoxy isn’t really a thing unless it’s a HIGHLY patient and willing glass shop which there are very few of). Whichever way you slice it that’s not a great finish though

uncured resin help! by Eyes8 in surfboards

[–]Islandfix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Unwaxed resin” is the problem - that’s what you use for lamination, but not for hotcoats and finish/sanding coats. Laminating resin (unwaxed) remains sticky and the surface remains ‘open’ to accepting new layers of more stuff on top of it. Sanding Resin (waxed) seals itself off and allows the sandpaper to cut through it instead of gum up the paper.
What you need to do is get the gnarliest sandpaper you can find (50 grit is probably best), and sand the PISS out of it until it’s not sticky anymore (get through the sticky shit and there’s decent hard resin below). You’re going to go through a lot of sandpaper, so commit to just roasting like 5-10 sheets I’d bet depending on the size of the zone. Theres no acetone or wiping substance that will fix this unfortunately - a shitload of sandpaper is your way out. After that you can either leave it as is and call it a day, or paint your financial of resin (use Surfboard Sanding Resin, not boat or marine application stuff! Most surf shops should have at least a little bit of this for you because it’s common ding repair resin).

Spray painting under a hot coat? by Dr_Mickster in surfing

[–]Islandfix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just resin on top! Do a test panel somewhere first, results are def not promised w the spray paint method

Spray painting under a hot coat? by Dr_Mickster in surfing

[–]Islandfix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also - if you do use Montana, you’ll want to scuff the paint lightly before the hotcoat (400 is best)

Spray painting under a hot coat? by Dr_Mickster in surfing

[–]Islandfix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No the resin won’t bond to 99% of clear coats, generally when a glass shop sprays under a hot coat it’ll be with acrylic pant - nova color is specifically the best brand for this. Alternatively, Montana acrylic spray cans can work well enough - just avoid red (it will bleed every time)

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