Having a fiberglass surfboard has many benefits, especially when it comes to maintenance. Removing wax from a fiberglass surfboard is relatively easy. However, removing wax from a soft-top surfboard can prove to be a difficult task, if you don’t know the right tricks. Luckily, I’m here to tell you how it can easily be done.
In this article, I will take you through the steps of removing wax from your soft top surfboard. I will also include a bonus section that will let you know the top brands of wax for soft-top boards.
Let the Sun Do Most of the Work:
Anybody who has ever waxed a car knows that the sun will make the wax much easier to remove. The same concept applies to your soft-top surfboard. If you don’t want to have to scrub until your arms fall off, do not be afraid to let the sun do some of the work.
Heat tends to soften wax, making it much easier to remove than when it is first applied. The sun’s heat will bake the wax and tell it becomes much softer. However, it is important to remember that you should not leave your board in the dun for extended periods, because this will make your board too hot for you to handle.
Scrape the Wax Away:
Once the sun is finished doing its thing, you can start scraping the wax away using the hard edge of your scraping comb. Don’t be afraid to put a little elbow grease into this step. It’s perfectly okay to scrape a soft-top surfboard with the same effort you would use to scrape a fiberglass board.
Remember that be scraping comb should not be doing all of the work. The comb is there to assist you, but the effort you put into removing the wax will have an effect on the results you want. I’m not asking you to scrub until your arms fall off, but you will get out of this what you put into it.
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Wipe That Board Down:
When you have used the best and some elbow grease to remove as much wax as you can get off of it, it’s time to wipe your board down with a light decreasing solution and a clean, soft cloth. This last step should help used to remove the wax that is leftover from scraping. It’s important to keep in mind that you may not be able to remove 100% of the wax from a soft-top board.
While you may not be able to make your board look brand-new by removing all of the wax that is stuck on your soft top surfboard, it will certainly look much better than it previously looked. This step is especially important because you will not be able to give your report a proper waxing job if you do not remove the wax from your previous waxing job.
Top Brands of Wax for a Soft Top Board:
Soft top surfboards have to use a special formula of board wax. This is because soft-top surfboards are far more porous and fiberglass surfboards. They do not absorb regular surfboard wax very well and are known for having lots of bumps once you are finished waxing.
Fortunately, there are a few reliable brands from which you can choose. Two of the top manufacturers of soft-top surfboard wax are Catch Surf and Softlite. However, it is not uncommon for those who choose to use a soft-top surfboard to use bodyboard wax in a pinch.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, we have learned that you can remove the wax from a soft-top surfboard in three easy steps. First, you need to let the board bake in the sun for at least 10 minutes. The sun will soften the wax, making it easier to remove. Next, it’s time to put a little elbow grease into removing the wax by scraping it with the hard edge of your scraping comb. Finally, you will need to wipe your soft top surfboard down with a light degreasing solution and a clean, soft cloth to finish removing the rest of the wax.
While you might not be able to make your soft top board look brand new again, you can certainly get it looking spic and span by following these three easy steps. All it takes from you is a little of your time and a decent amount of effort. Your board will thank you for it. Now that you have removed the wax from your board, it’s time to wax it up again, and hit the ocean. See you on the waves!
Please note: This blog post is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or medical advice. Please consult a legal expert or medical professional to address your specific needs.