1: Simple green as a base cleaner. Applied the same way as a base cleaner, definitely won't hurt your base, and it's non-toxic, which base cleaner most certainly is not. Takes out any grimy stuff inside your base. Also works if you need to clean the base before a repair.
2: Fine sandpaper instead of a structuring brush. Muy cheapo, does the same job as a brush. Course sandpaper is another, whole different story. Don't do that one.
3: Blue loc-tite. Apply on binding screws for them to stay put in the inserts, and not loosen. Do not use red loc-tite. You're fucked if you're ever planning to change your stance, etc.
4: Use at own risk. Casserole as a waxing iron. When trapped in a cabin with a slow and grabby-ass base, what do you do in case you've forgotten your waxing iron at home? Of course, I'll take it to a shop and have them wax my shred stick! FUCK NO! Sissy way out. If there's an electric oven nearby, you should probably be able to find a casserole with a thick bottom. Heat it up, and drip wax onto your base with it. Then, when your base has sufficient amounts of wax on it, put the casserole back on the stove until it starts to smoke from the plate. Then you use the casserole's bottom as the sole of a waxing iron, and smear/spread wax all over the base. Remember to use simple green to clean the bottom right afterwards, unless you want the casserole to stick to anything. If you're not a fucking idiot who tends to overheat the base while waxing with a regular iron, you can pull this one off.
4: Duct-tape for pretty much anything. You can even make your own stickers with it, or use it as hair removal wax. pretty neat.

Feel free to post more useful tips, as I know I've forgotten many.


[Edited by arild_harboe on 12/25/2006 at 3:17 PM]

[Edited by boarderaholic on 12/25/2006 at 4:25 PM]

i really need some blue loc-tite. Everytime i ride, my front bindings always loosen up half way through the day and i have to go borrow a screw driver.  How do you use it? just put it on the screw while its screwed it?

How much of it will i need, just the smallest one possible, how much does it usually run, 10$?





[Edited by hokiefan4life100 on 12/29/2006 at 12:43 PM]

No idea what it costs in the US, but around here, in Norway, Scannerland, you'll shell out a massive $10 US, approx.
Now, how much you need.. Typically, a drop or two on each screw before you screw in is enough. Works wonders.
Elsnowboardo has also mentioned clear nail polish, which seems like an excellent idea if no loc-tite is to be found.

You'll only need a small tube(3-5 ml, no idea what that is US measuring) of the stuff, by the way. It's very effective.

wd40 with tissue for derusting edges

scotch brite pads for buffing

and of course, a screwdriver

Nice thread.

With the Simple Green, take it easy on that stuff. It's extremely potent and it doesn't taste too good if you overspray. We use it at work and the smell has been associated with evil and unholy forces for me. It does, however, get the job done.

If you're going to use another cleaner, be sure to use one that does NOT have ammonium in it. The ammonium will melt your plastics, dissolve your epoxy, and screw up your board and bindings in general.

Posted by big_perm

I looked for simple green the other day at canadian tire, and the only stuff I could find was concentrated types in bottles of it in the Auto section.  Can anyone tell me if this is the stuff I should be using, or is different? 

plumbers thread tape for those loose screws.  one or two layers is heaps.  wont void any warranties either. 

2 things u should always have in a backpack if u ride with one:  duct tape and zip ties.  fix anything at least good enough to get home.

Posted by big_perm

Ok sweet.  I ddint seem to see any in spray bottle form, but I'll check wal-mart.  Also with the scotch brite pads, do they have to be the yellow sponge with green bottom?  The only ones I found had a blue sponge, and Im not sure what colour the bottom was though

Posted by snofuninohio

Posted by big_perm

Ok sweet.  I ddint seem to see any in spray bottle form, but I'll check wal-mart.  Also with the scotch brite pads, do they have to be the yellow sponge with green bottom?  The only ones I found had a blue sponge, and Im not sure what colour the bottom was though

 

Go to the hardware store for scotchbrite pads, or try the auto parts store in the paint prep section. The pads on the backs of sponges aren't regular scotchbrite. Scotchbrite pads are plastic with abrasive embedded in them. The ones on the sponges don't have the abrasive so as not to scratch up your fine china. You'll find the pads in coarse, medium and fine. I use medium myself.

[Edited by snofuninohio on 1/25/2007 at 11:54 PM]

never seen or heard of this simple green stuff, from virginia.

versaplaner's are great for base repairs. made by stanley i think, you can find them at your hardware store, or if not, online at tognar. the curved blade does a good job cutting the ptex in layers. eliminates the fear of ripping it out like if you went straight for the metal scraper.

5 min epoxy is found at any hardware store for $2-3. makes a lot of epoxy relative to the amount needed for any given delam or topsheet chipping you might encounter.

C-clamps to go along with the epoxy, oh and wax paper so you can use the clamps.

anything that needs to be glued back into place (binding piece anyone?), use one of the polyurethane adhesives. i tend to stay away from gorilla glue when it comes to repairs like this, since the expanding foam looks ugly when it dries. PL Glue is the best stuff i've found, and i use it liberally for construction/audio projects. $3 for a 10oz tube.

as stated above, zip ties are incredibly useful. i'm pretty sure zipties are the only thing macguvyer would ever need.

i use Goof-Off to remove adhesive residue on topsheets, say if i need to remove a stomp pad or an old sticker.

hair dryer to stick things on, and take them off.

sharpie for those random scratch marks, and for edge tuning.

and personally, a small fan for those times when doing base repairs. those fumes give me a headache.

[Edited by taiguy on 2/1/2007 at 1:39 PM]

I live down in roanoke and had a hard time finding it. 
I could only find simple green in lowes.

Posted by shreddin_it_up

What else can you use as a base cleaner? Any other kinds of solvents? What is in base cleaner?