old mal repair

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oldmic
oldmic
NSW
358 posts
NSW, 358 posts
24 Apr 2012 4:02pm
Just bought a nice old '62 D Fin, generally in pretty good condition. Quite a few old repairs or minor dings.
Board would be almost water tight but to be sure planning a light sand and a total finish coat.
Finish coat epoxy or polyester. I dont believe a clear finish coat will effect weight or performance.
Anyone a specialist in this type of re life who has opinion?
cheers.
doggie
doggie
WA
15849 posts
WA, 15849 posts
24 Apr 2012 2:25pm
i wouldnt do the whole board, just fix what needs to be fixed eg, cracks and deep dings. If it aint broke dont fix it

Oh and use poly, I wouldnt think it would be an epoxy board at that age.

Im no expert but my opinion is pretty good I hear
62mac
62mac
WA
24860 posts
WA, 24860 posts
24 Apr 2012 2:27pm
Do not let the doggie near it
doggie
doggie
WA
15849 posts
WA, 15849 posts
24 Apr 2012 2:36pm
62mac said...

Do not let the doggie near it


Im repairing a couple of mals atm mate, one is a Mct as well
smh
smh
NSW
7269 posts
smh smh
NSW, 7269 posts
24 Apr 2012 5:25pm
You can do it yourself if you are confident enough or get it along to someone who can if you really want to hang onto it. I've had a couple of old mals that have been restored by a guy down at Ulladulla but any decent laminator would be ok. Don't be too worried about weight.
Old mals are heavy beasts anyway. Put a pic of it up.
Simondo
Simondo
VIC
8025 posts
VIC, 8025 posts
24 Apr 2012 5:25pm
I did a restoration on this beauty. Came up really nice. Looks like a new one...



Hang on, I think it is a new one...
A beautiful McTavish, Splayed Stringers, Milk Tints, and Comp Band.
asea
asea
QLD
5544 posts
QLD, 5544 posts
24 Apr 2012 7:04pm
dowls keep it as original as possible as collectors like the real deal even with all the dings.over the years i have had old mals restored but the money remains in the originals,they have stories behind each ding.
chrispychru
chrispychru
QLD
7932 posts
QLD, 7932 posts
24 Apr 2012 7:12pm
asea said...

dowls keep it as original as possible as collectors like the real deal even with all the dings.over the years i have had old mals restored but the money remains in the originals,they have stories behind each ding.


yeh from surfing with mumbles. sh1t story,keep your mates to yourself
doggie
doggie
WA
15849 posts
WA, 15849 posts
24 Apr 2012 5:12pm
asea said...

dowls keep it as original as possible as collectors like the real deal even with all the dings.over the years i have had old mals restored but the money remains in the originals,they have stories behind each ding.


Have ya tried the SUP yet asea?
asea
asea
QLD
5544 posts
QLD, 5544 posts
24 Apr 2012 7:33pm
doggie said...

asea said...

dowls keep it as original as possible as collectors like the real deal even with all the dings.over the years i have had old mals restored but the money remains in the originals,they have stories behind each ding.


Have ya tried the SUP yet asea?


Doggie waiting for lacey to show up at Byron
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