Waterproofing your Foot Pads
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Tutorial
The Onewheel+ comes from the factory with a coat of Oil-Based Polyurethane. This is what makes your foot pads resistant to water. This coating can however come off, particularly if scratched from an accident for instance.
In this tutorial we will cover how to do a "touch up" to maintain the water resistance of your foot pads as well as a full re-application tutorial.
Supplies
- Oil-based Polyurethane or Spar Urethane
- Sandpaper in different grits:
- 100-180 grit to smooth out cracks and dents
- 240-800 grit for finishing
- (Optional) Carpenter's Wood Filler, stainable if possible
- Mineral spirits
- Brushes
Instructions
1. Remove the grip tape (see Grip tape replacement for instructions) from the footpad(s).
2. Sand down the imperfections to obtain a smooth surface (start with the lower grit).
3. (Optional) Fill the holes in the wood with some Carpenter's Wood Filler according to the instructions. Let dry then sand to the appropriate shape.
