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I stand corrected
By:Paul Jacobson
Date: 8/30/1998, 8:50 pm
In Response To: Re: Why Varnish? (Mark Kanzler)

> Actually, surfboards rarely use pigment. They are generally (probably 90%
> of them) coated with clear polyester and fiberglass. Graphics are
> airbrushed directly onto the foam . . . before any sealing coating is applied.

Surfboards are not too common in my area. The last ones I saw appeared to have been made with white, opaque resin. Guess it has been a while since I saw them. Paul Jacobson

Messages In This Thread

Why Varnish?
Alex Sheridan -- 8/27/1998, 2:44 pm
Re: Why Varnish?
Paul Jacobson -- 8/30/1998, 12:13 pm
Re: Why Varnish?
Mark Kanzler -- 8/30/1998, 11:46 am
I stand corrected
Paul Jacobson -- 8/30/1998, 8:50 pm
Re: I stand corrected
Mark Kanzler -- 8/31/1998, 2:02 pm
Re: Why Varnish?
Nick Schade -- 8/27/1998, 2:58 pm
Re: Why Varnish?
Mark Kanzler -- 8/27/1998, 6:33 pm