individual design of standard ski

[kaschimir]

Hello,
I would like to customize an off-the-shelf ski by painting the top side.

Has anyone done this before and knows what the steps are?
Do you have to sand the surface? Does the surface need to be primed? If so, with plastic primer? Which paint should I use? Do I need to apply a special clear coat to finish off?
Do you have to spray or can you also roll?
I am grateful for any advice.

Thanks in advance
kaschimir

[chrismp]

This depends on the type of material that was used as a topsheet. You should try to get some info on what type of plastic the manufacturer used for the topsheet.

[kaschimir]

Hey Chris,

I don´t think that Ato**c will give me any details on that.

My idea so far: Sand the surface, paint the ski with "Basco clear" ski lacquer + color pigments and finally seal again with "Basco clear".

What could happen in worst case?
BR

[chrismp]

Sounds like a plan! The worst case would probably be that a solvent in the lacquer dissolves part of the topsheet and leaves you with a gooey mess for a topsheet.

I would suggest you test the lacquer in a small area underneath the bindings where you could easily fix it.