Can you remove scratches from the top of your skis?? help me out here!!?

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Can you remove scratches from the top of your skis?? help me out here!!?

Answer 1

I think that if you are a beginner or ski a lot then it isn't worth worrying about the tops unless there are some deep gashes.  The reason I mention ability is because beginners will undoubtedly cross their skis or wipe out into someone/something.  People who use their gear a lot will have so many digs in their gear just from racks and the lift lines they don't care so much.  

People who are kind of experienced but basically stick to the blues and take it easy  and cruise will have the best looking skis in my experience.  They are over the learning curve and have decent gear that isn't too heavily beat up.  

The only 'repair' for that I have seen is to cut anything that is hanging off and to fill the spot with epoxy and sand lightly.  It won't look like new but it will keep it from spreading or picking up dirt/ice.

Answer 2

Simply put, no.  I grew up in a race team atmosphere where everyone was always beating up on everyone else's skis--I've had brand new skis come out looking pretty trashed after a weekend of drills and crazy college kids.  What I do for my skis is just trim any excess plastic so that it doesn't tear anymore.  Learn to live with the scratches--it doesn't affect the performance of your skis in the slightest.  

Now, scratches on your bases or edges are bad.  Very bad.  Scratches running down the length of the ski (parallel with your edges) are okay but base gouges and core shots can be patched up relatively well with a quick p-tex or stone grind at the local ski shop.  However,  there's no substitute for avoiding rocks, metal, (the terrain park--NO GRINDS) and especially other people's edges.

Answer 3

Probably not without a factory renovation. The surface is a soft plastic finish that looks good until some beginner walks on you.  When I teach beginners, I use an old pair that have been scratched by many people in lift lines and classes.  In early season skiing I use a pair that I purchased just for skiing on thin cover conditions and having careless people walk on me.  Hope this helps.