Corey_O132
Member
Hey Newschoolers
So I just got a sick pair of 2015 Moment Bibbys in last week from a homie off buy/sell. He gave me a really great deal on them, but they definitely need some TLC. I've got an edge repair, and some base repairs I have to do, but the topsheets are pretty scratched up just from normal use. However, I really want to go the extra mile on these sticks, and restore them as best as I can. The topsheet is a sintered brushed pattern similar to here from Miller studios. I was thinking about wet sanding them until I get the majority of the scratches out and then raising the grit to give them a nice shine like how they come new. Do you think this is manageable? I know from previous experience working with this topsheet material when I pressed my own skis that it's fairly thin, about .5 mm. I'd definitely have to do it by hand, and avoid any belt sanders.
I know this is definitely above and beyond most normal ski maintenance and repair, but it's really just because I want to try and see if I can get them looking nice and new again. Obviously it's a lot of hard work for no performance gain, but it's something I've got my heart set on.
Let me know what you guys think.
Also, I wanted to do something similar for the sidewalls. I definitely don't have to worry about taking too much off bc the material is much thicker, and more dense, so harder to sand. Just a couple quick passes on the belt sander. Any tips for getting a consistent angle on that?
Thanks!
So I just got a sick pair of 2015 Moment Bibbys in last week from a homie off buy/sell. He gave me a really great deal on them, but they definitely need some TLC. I've got an edge repair, and some base repairs I have to do, but the topsheets are pretty scratched up just from normal use. However, I really want to go the extra mile on these sticks, and restore them as best as I can. The topsheet is a sintered brushed pattern similar to here from Miller studios. I was thinking about wet sanding them until I get the majority of the scratches out and then raising the grit to give them a nice shine like how they come new. Do you think this is manageable? I know from previous experience working with this topsheet material when I pressed my own skis that it's fairly thin, about .5 mm. I'd definitely have to do it by hand, and avoid any belt sanders.
I know this is definitely above and beyond most normal ski maintenance and repair, but it's really just because I want to try and see if I can get them looking nice and new again. Obviously it's a lot of hard work for no performance gain, but it's something I've got my heart set on.
Let me know what you guys think.
Also, I wanted to do something similar for the sidewalls. I definitely don't have to worry about taking too much off bc the material is much thicker, and more dense, so harder to sand. Just a couple quick passes on the belt sander. Any tips for getting a consistent angle on that?
Thanks!
