Black carbon flakes will appear in the burning tip. A core shot is when the core of the ski is exposed to the elements water, moisture, snow etc instead of being protected. Since im filling the space now, i just melt ptex straight from the coil of ptex. Click here or on the image above to see an enlarged version. This works, and fills the scratches evenly, but the high heat of the flame changes the character of the ptex and the repair will be softer than the rest of the base. Dont let them get into your bases because they will cause the ptex to bond poorly.
We stock a wide range of snow skis, used skis, used ski, snowboards, ski boots, ski helmets, and kids skis, and brands such as atomic, dynastar, elan, fischer, head, k2, rossignol, salomon, volant, and volkl. We use the strongest epoxy you cant find at your local hardware store. Moisture getting into the core of the ski is bad, that moisture can freeze too, so. Ptex candles are a lot softer than the original base material, and will tend to pull out of the repair. On a big repair have laid down a layer of copolymer than then covered with p tex. Racewax core shot ski base repair kit 55 clearblack ptex metal grip see more like this. Skimender rp105 ski snowboard ptex base repair pistol ebay. Once metal grip has been applied, standard ptex base repair material is laid over it for a finished repair. This section describes how to perform routine repairs to a ski snowboard base. A drip ptex candle is the wrong way to repair an edge core shot. Many people burn sticks of ptex and fill the damaged area with dripping base material.
So those pesky superficial scratches are driving you crazy. This works, and fills the scratches evenly, but the high heat of the flame changes the character of the p tex and the repair will be softer than the rest of the base. Cancellation of a reservation requires a 48 hour notification or we will. Apply both with a temperature controlled soldering iron, and scrape off excess. Weve got the tools to do it right and make it stick.
Metalgrip ski base repair string 5 tognar toolworks. Clamp the patch firmly not overly tight or the epoxy will be squeezed out using small cclamps and flat wood or metal plates to distribute pressure evenly over the patch. So, if you simply fill a core shot with ptex, it is likely to rip out. There are no dents in the core at all but now a 4 square inch chunk of base material is missing. Fix a deep gouge a core shot on your snowboard base. I use the p tex base repair ribbon, and metalgrip repair string from tognar toolworks. Used a ptex candle to fill in the bubble pits on the seam and feather in the repair. Fill the damaged area half way with metal grip then.
Choose black p tex for black base areas and clear p tex for clear or colorized base areas. I have been using using ptex repair ribbon and metalgrip repair string from tognar toolworks in the us. Fischer rx 8 fti used snow ski 155cm c rock skis place your mouse over any thumbnail to enlarge it, or it to supersize it in a new window supersize supersize supersize supersize united states lower 48. For a cleaner, longer lasting repair, its best to use a commercial ptex gun kind. Racewax core shot ski base repair kit 55 clearblack ptex. A core shot is harder to repair than a gouge that doesnt penetrate to the core because ptex binds well to the base material and itself, but not to the ski core or metal edges. Epoxy the patch into the hole in the base with moderate pressure i aim for. Ptex in a coil or on a spool is designed for use in a ptex repair gun. A ptex sheet product that is suitable for ski and snowboard repair. Minor gouges in ski bases are repaired by melting p tex strips or strings using a special gas or electric powered repair soldering iron. A hole clear through the base aka core shot or along the.
First time was on a 2 powder day mid season and this time was my first time out on these guys this year. Choose black ptex for black base areas and clear ptex for clear or colorized base areas. For a core shot you use the copolymer stuff the glues itself to the exposed base and to ptex. Snowtex ptex sheet for ski and snowboard base repair patch. Either 1 first, drill a small hole or make a small slit with a razor knife through the ptex in the center of the bubble. Thats what we do in the shop i work at for the bigger stuff. An alternative repair option that is easy and inexpensive is to use tokos ptex powder and a waxing iron to melt the ptex into the gouged area. This section describes how to perform routine repairs to a skisnowboard base. How to fix that core shot in your skis or snowboard outside online.
Treatment includes a full p tex fill, edge sharpening, belt grind, stone grind finish, restructure and wax. For big core shots, this is a must if you want a permanent repair. My repair with your base material is still going strong. Basic base repair covers p tex filling of light medium base scratches and cuts acquired during normal use or wear. Some of the gnarliest coreshots possible come out of that place, ptex and edge grab just will not stick. A deeper gouge or a core shot will be filled with finer p tex ribbons made of stuff which is similar to the sintered bases and is capable of wax absorption. Sanded the patch, seam, epoxy that oozed onto the rail etc. If you do have a core shot a gash that runs through the base material and exposes the core, its best to have it fixed at the shop with a base welder because it infuses epoxy and ptex to. Lets go over ptex repairs first then core shots second.
Core shot kit with metal grip ski snowboard base bonding material. I do not recommend a p tex gun for these repairs because you cannot heat the base of the ski adequately. We are family run enterprise selling quality used and closeout snow and sports equipment. For core shots or gouges adjacent to edges, you need something else to stick to the metal. So, for the second time, i caught something and instead of imparting a small coreshot in my skis, a huge patch of base peeled back off the core. Wintersteiger drip candle clear 8mm ptex ptex ski snowboard base repair. With used skis, we believe that it is very important to fully describe the condition of the skis. After a couple minutes, the base cleaner will have done its job and cleared the base of wax. This large sheet of ptex is big enough to patch substantial core shots or many smaller ones, you simply cut it to suit 300301.
How to fix base gouges, scuffs, dings, dents, scratches in. Metal grip ski snowboard base repair material clear ebay. Looking at buying a set of rossi bandit xx, but discovered a pretty sizable repair, about the size of a. If you use ptex, i recommend a base welder for the repair, which is a hot air gun that you use to melt ptex.
Once you have a steady flame, start dripping the p tex into the gouge. If there is any metal showing, you use some of the metalgrip. A deeper gouge or a core shot will be filled with finer ptex ribbons made of stuff which. If you use any color other than black, the soot may also be visible in the repaired area. Dec 10, 2010 a core shot is harder to repair than a gouge that doesnt penetrate to the core because p tex binds well to the base material and itself, but not to the ski core or metal edges. Narrower core shots are probably best repaired in the conventional manner after making sure the core is sealed, using either the base gun or base repair tool and razor blade or metal scraper.
Its almost irrelevant what type of ptex is used if the core is susceptible to water damage, hence the ghetto epoxy repairs. Coreshots and damage at the edge of your skis or board will lead to. This guide will show you how to properly perform a ptex repair. Metalgrip string is a mix of polyethylene and heatsensitive adhesive which is melted using our p tex base repair iron into coreshot gouges or along steel edges. Continue doing this until the p tex starts building up slightly higher than the base.
Snowtex ptex sheet for ski and snowboard base repair patch core shot base brand new. I have been using using p tex repair ribbon and metalgrip repair string from tognar toolworks in the us. Those candles dont stick to fiberglass or the metal edge, it will probably rip out the next day you need something to bond the ptex to the base fiberglass and metal edge, epoxy or metal grip is the only way to make it a permanent bond between the surfaces. Nov 18, 20 so, for the second time, i caught something and instead of imparting a small core shot in my skis, a huge patch of base peeled back off the core. If you need both clear and black p tex we offer a 55 mix. An alternative repair option that is easy and inexpensive is to use tokos p tex powder and a waxing iron to melt the p tex into the gouged area. Treatment includes a full ptex fill, edge sharpening, belt grind, stone grind finish, restructure and wax. Ptex wont stick well to a waxed base, so use base cleaner around the scrape to remove wax from the area. Narrower core shots are probably best repaired in the conventional manner. Since im filling the space now, i just melt p tex straight from the coil of p tex. So, if you simply fill a core shot with p tex, it is likely to rip out. The repair string is used to bond to metal edges or to the base for core shots, you then use the ribbon to complete the repair, and for shallow scratches, i just. Cut to fit area and glue to repair your bases like new.
Many people burn sticks of p tex and fill the damaged area with dripping base material. Dec 25, 2012 not a pro by any means but every shot ive fixed has held and when i show my friends they for the most part cant distinguish between my bases and where i fixed them. Metal grip is designed to fill up half the repair area that is against the ski core or edge. Basic base repair does not include the repair of deep core gashes, delimitation, blown or torn edges. For use with the profix base repair iron or other welders. We created this page for you to see examples of the type of wear that can occur on used skis. I just do a ptex overlay when its worn enough to care. Super hard wearing highest quality sintered 7200 material will not wear out. You just need to get some quality two part and completely fill the gash, and either scrape it level or we usually with pass it on the belt a few times to level it. P tex in a coil or on a spool is designed for use in a p tex repair gun.
I p texd my sinthered base but i feel like i could do a better job so im wondering how you remove the ptex candle after youve applied it. If you click on each image you will see a supersized version. For a core shot you use the copolymer stuff the glues itself to the exposed base and to p tex. If you use p tex, i recommend a base welder for the repair, which is a hot air gun that you use to melt p tex. I use the ptex base repair ribbon, and metalgrip repair string from tognar toolworks. Using metalgrip, ptex and a soldering iron to repair a. A ptex drip candle is only effective on a non core shot where the. P tex candles are a lot softer than the original base material, and will tend to pull out of the repair. This may not be the greatest fix, but its lasted me for years without. Allows base material to adhere to the ski edges and core, offering a much better bond than copolymer. Basic base repair covers ptex filling of light medium base scratches and cuts acquired during normal use or wear. Metalgrip is softer than pure ptex repair material, for best results apply a thin layer of metal grip, allow it to cool, then apply a layer of ptex string or ptex repair ribbon.
Winter repair durangos premier outdoor sports gear retailer. Metalgrip is softer than pure p tex repair material, for best results apply a thin layer of metal grip, allow it to cool, then apply a layer of p tex string or p tex repair ribbon. Did you take a hit to your snowboards base that exposed the fiberglass and core. Theres also a kind of base repair material that has some sort of adhesive in it, to get it to stick to the edge and core better. Inject a little epoxy inside the bubble using an epoxy syringe, then use some cclamps and steel scrapers as plates to press out the bubble and let the epoxy dry. Rotating it while heating the p tex will speed up this process. Welding type ptex for repairing coreshots and base material along the edges of skis and snowboards. Everything you need to repair ski and snowboard bases. Posted by unknown on apr 02, 2015 i gave my ski to my area ski shop for a core shot base repair. Its a bit softer than p tex so does weat a bit faster slower than candles. Allows base material to adhere to the ski edges and core, offering a much better. Its almost irrelevant what type of p tex is used if the core is susceptible to water damage, hence the ghetto epoxy repairs.
Minor gouges in ski bases are repaired by melting ptex strips or strings using a special gas or electric powered repair soldering iron. I do not recommend a ptex gun for these repairs because you cannot heat the base of the ski adequately. Cut the new ptex sheet to size, glue in place with epoxy glue and clamp, sand when dry. For any base repair against the edge or to the core you need to use metal grip. Dont waste your time with ptex, it wont hold on the edge, you either need what is called edge grab which is the thinner, sticker stuff someone described earlier or just soak it in epoxy. Perhaps from last years trip out west, or hitting that hand rail downtown. If you need both clear and black ptex we offer a 55 mix. Racewax ptex ski base repair kit 55 clearblack ptex, metal scraper, 3pads.
Using your propane torch or butane lighter, fire up one tip of the ptex candle. Using metalgrip, ptex and a soldering iron to repair a core. Welding type p tex for repairing coreshots and base material along the edges of skis and snowboards. Do a second round if necessary then extinguish the flame. Snowtex ptex sheet for ski and snowboard base repair. Cut a new patch from these ptex sheets rough side down glue into place on the ski or snowboard base with epoxy. Core shots and damage at the edge of your skis or board will lead to water ingress, delamination and rail pull out. Hold the flame on the stick until it remains on fire. Base welding ptex is different than melting ptex, much harder. Apr 17, 2014 take your lighter and begin heating the p tex stick. Metalgrip string is a mix of polyethylene and heatsensitive adhesive which is melted using our ptex base repair iron into coreshot gouges or along steel edges. Hold it close to the surface and let it flow into the hole. Heres how to patch that little devil up to keep your board.
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