Difference between revisions of "Waterproofing your Foot Pads"

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⚠️ WARNING: MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY.

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.

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 === Instructions ===
 . Remove the grip tape (see [[Grip tape replacement]] for instructions) from the footpad(s).
-[[File:Naked Footpads.jpg|none|thumb]]
+[[File:Naked Footpads.jpg|none|thumb]]2. Sand down the imperfections to obtain a smooth surface (start with the lower grit).
+[[File:Waterproofing pad 4.jpg|none|thumb]]
+. (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.
+[[File:Waterproofing pad 6.jpg|left|thumb]]
+[[File:Waterproofing pad 7.jpg|none|thumb]]
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