Difference between revisions of "Waterproofing your Foot Pads"
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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. | 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 | == Urethane / Polyurethane touch up == | ||
In this tutorial we will cover how to do a "touch up" to maintain the water resistance of your foot pads by reapplying some polyurethane or spar urethane onto the footpads. | |||
=== Supplies === | === Supplies === | ||
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** 240-800 grit for finishing | ** 240-800 grit for finishing | ||
* (Optional) Carpenter's Wood Filler, stainable if possible | * (Optional) Carpenter's Wood Filler, stainable if possible | ||
* Mineral spirits | * Mineral spirits or paint thinner (for cleaning) | ||
* | * Paint brushes | ||
=== Instructions === | === Instructions === | ||
Revision as of 22:14, 16 September 2017
⚠️ WARNING: MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
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.
Urethane / Polyurethane touch up
In this tutorial we will cover how to do a "touch up" to maintain the water resistance of your foot pads by reapplying some polyurethane or spar urethane onto the footpads.
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 or paint thinner (for cleaning)
- Paint 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.
