Introduction
Skateboards can suffer damage such as scratches the more they are used and in certain circumstances, can sustain damage in the form of chipping. Chipping creates disproportions in the board that can be inconvenient to the owner. This guide can be used for any type of wooden board such as skateboards or long boards.
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Unscrew the top screw from the deck using the Phillips #2 screwdriver while holding the corresponding nut on the truck.
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Use the socket to remove the nuts on the trucks.
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Using an X-Acto knife or a razor, cut off any excess grip tape that is not sticking to the board.
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Place the quick evaporating liquid onto a cotton rag and dabble dampened portion on the chipped surface to clean.
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Apply generous amounts of wood putty to the putty knife.
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Slather the putty onto the chipped area.
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Smooth the area with the knife to conform to the profile of the board.
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Let putty dry for an hour or more if needed.
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Put the trucks of the board back on by first inserting the screws back in from the top.
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Then fit the trucks to align with the screws and place nuts over area where the screws are overlapping.
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Tighten the nuts using the socket and the screws with the Phillips #2 screwdriver.
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Once all the steps are done, you are ready to use your newly repaired board.
