Have you ever wished you could pimp out your longboard? And a longboard sanding block is your friend! A sanding block will help make your longboard look nice and shiny and get rid of any bumps or rough spots. Here, you can learn how to use a sanding block to prepare your longboard for painting. Let's begin!
The surface of your longboard must be made smooth before you paint it. That’s where the sanding block comes in. Use wheeting pin to sand your longboard softly and drop out any bumps and rough. Just be sure to sand in the direction of the wood grain to prevent scratches.
Once you’ve got a smooth longboard, you might want to make it look even smoother. Cautiously sand the entire surface with a fine sandpaper on a sanding block. This will make it easier to achieve the smooth surface needed to paint. Spend time with it, get it right, for best results.
And now that your longboard is nice and smooth it is ready to paint! Again, sand the surface with the sanding block to get rid of any dust. It prevents the paint from peeling and makes the lettering look nice. After sanding, wipe with a clean cloth to remove any remaining dust.
If your longboard is outfitted with old grip tape, use a sanding block to help you take it off. Sand the grip tape down until it begins to peel up. It's all good -- use the sanding block to sand down any jagged remnants once you've peeled off the grip tape. This will leave your longboard clean and ready to use.
Your longboard should be smooth after sanding. Now sand the area once again to remove any raised edges with the sanding block. This will give your longboard a smooth finish, which is ideal if you want to paint your board or show it off to friends.