Surfboard Restoration
Role
Surfer, resin/fiberglass work
Board restoration
Fiberglass repair
Resin work
Problem
Found my first surfboard in the garbage in Pacifica, it was delaminating and falling apart at the seams.
Solution
I had to cut out the cancerous regions that had pulled away and crumbled from the foam core. Fiberglass and resin work to fill in the bad area, and cover any other holes in the solid sun-cured resin.
Surfboard Craftsmanship
From Trash to Waves
What started as a discarded board in Pacifica became my introduction to the art of surfboard restoration. This project taught me about fiberglass work, resin chemistry, and the zen of bringing something back to life with careful craftsmanship.
Damage assessment
Identifying delamination and foam core damage
Surgical removal
Cutting out damaged fiberglass and foam sections
Rebuild and refinish
New fiberglass layup, resin work, and final polish
