Does spray paint melt/damage materal such as fiberglass (skimboards/surfboards)?

Question

I want to get rid of the designs on my skimboard... can I just spray paint it in white? Or will it effect the board somehow?

Answer 1

if you use wax, be sure to remove it (usually acetone will do it, but there is some odd wax out there... so I don't know), otherwise the paint won't adhere.  lightly sand the surface before you spray to give the paint something to hold on to.

if there is non-skid (like sand in the present paint) your board may be slicker after you paint over it.

check out your local boating supply store for marine paint.  regular hardware store paint will probably work, but I would be more confident with a product designed for water and fiberglass applications.  as a bonus, the guys at the store may be able to give you some pointers.

by the way, whatever you use will probably scratch easier than what came from the factory...

Answer 2

It should be fine, the only thing that is detrimental to a skimboard's performance is when there are dings that have pierced the fibreglass.  That's when you need to get it repaired.  Just spraypainting won't cause this, so you should be ok!!

Sorry, a ding is a scratch on the bottom of the board from stones/shells.  The foam core of the board is essential to it's structure and water will cause this to degrade.  The fibreglass coating protects the foam and gives the board strength - some dings are deeper than others and pierce the fibreglass - that's the type you need to get repaired!

Answer 3

No it will not effect your surfboard or skimboard, i know alot of people that do that to make there board different. If your that worried about it, then dont do it. But it seroiusly will not hurt a thing.

Answer 4

Spray paint might not stick to it, but there should be no damage...