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P-Tex Repair

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    • Release the binding straps by lifting up on the buckle and pulling towards the direction of the end of the ladder.

    • Not all binding straps will release the same way. If you are having trouble releasing your binding straps, please refer to your owner's manual.

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    • Move the straps and the highback plate out of the way in order to have clear access to the foot pad screw.

    • The highback plate is the vertical support plate located on the heel side of the binding.

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    • Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the panhead, 10mm wide, M4 x 12mm screw located in the middle of the foot pad.

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    • Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the four ovalhead M6 x 12mm screws that attach the base plate of the binding to the board.

    • Lift or slide the binding off the board and set the screws aside.

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    • Turn the snowboard over so the bottom of the board is facing up.

    • Set the snowboard down on a stable work surface so that it does not rock or move.

    • We recommend using a table that is small enough to fit between the curves on either side of the board, or placing blocks of wood to raise the board from the table.

    • Assess the damage. If there are loose strands of material around the hole, slice them off carefully with a razor blade.

    • Remove any extra wax with a metal scraper.

    • Use 150 grit sandpaper to roughen up the inside of the gouge.

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    • Clean the gouge with a few drops of citrus based cleaner such as Orange-Sol (rubbing alcohol will also work), and a small wire brush to get rid of any dirt or rocks. Let the cleaner dry completely—about 20 minutes to an hour.

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    • Using a propane torch or a butane lighter, heat up one tip of the P-Tex candle over a metal pan.

    • Use caution not to burn yourself - the flame is extremely hot.

    • Wait until the candle is flaming, which may take a couple of seconds.

    • Black carbon flakes will appear in the burning tip. DO NOT let them get into your base or the P-Tex will bond poorly.

    • Let the candle drip onto a metal pan and roll the molton tip around until the candle is carbon free.

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    • It is important that the P-Tex is flowing and not dripping. Dripping will allow more impurities to enter the bonding surface and inhibit adhesion.

    • Move the molten P-Tex candle to the gouge. Hold it close to the surface and let it flow continuously into the gouge surface.

    • The P-Tex will shrink as it cools, so overfill the gouge.

    • Let the P-Tex cool for about 15 minutes.

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    • Take a sharpened metal scraper or razor blade and hold it at a 45° angle. Pull the razor using short, overlapping strokes (about a half inch at a time) to remove all material that is protruding above the base of the snowboard. Use whatever direction works best.

    • The razor is sharp and can cut you if you are not careful.

    • You can also wrap sandpaper around a block and rub the area to flatten it completely.

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    • When the P-Tex is smooth and flush with the base, your repair is finished. Take a couple of seconds to admire your work.

    • Wax your board before use.

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