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Skateboarding => Skate Questions => Topic started by: GardenSkater77 on October 05, 2019, 08:28:59 PM
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Last week I started a curb. It was the first time in all my years of skating that I had done this.
I am working on getting slappies, but after 30-40 attempts I am barely grinding. I have gone through a block of wax already and the curb is grey.
Seems like newer concrete is so rough. I would love a painted curb but there are none in skating distance from my home.
Questions:
-How long before a rough concrete curb breaks in?
-is it possible that some curbs will never grind?
-is it better to smooth the curb before waxing?
I don’t want to paint the curb because I am trying not to call attention to the curb as a skate spot.
If I can get this test curb going I have many in the parking lot that I can make skate-able.
So glad to be out on the streets again. I have been dying a slow death in the township skatepark.
Thanks for the tips...
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Rub brick
Clear rustoleum
Wax
In that order
Don’t rub brick it now since it’s already been waxed
Started a curb today also and was grinding and sliding right after the paint was dry
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* Rustoleum Lacquer spray
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Rub your trucks along it a bunch. That helps. And your slides also do--they put paint on it, though not like painting the curb itself. It's all part of the breaking in process.
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* Rustoleum Lacquer spray
Nah
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I started a curb
Which started the whole world crying
But I didn't see
that the curb was on me
Oh no
I started to cry
Which started the whole world laughing
Oh If I'd only seen
That the curb was on me
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I started a curb
Which started the whole world crying
But I didn't see
that the curb was on me
Oh no
I started to cry
Which started the whole world laughing
Oh If I'd only seen
That the curb was on me
I like it, the early Bee Gees, very much.
Shhh... don’t tell anyone.
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^ One of my rules of thumb in life is basically to trust anybody who's into the early Bee Gees and never trust anybody who's into the late Bee Gees.
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* Rustoleum Lacquer spray
Nah
(https://cdn-tp3.mozu.com/24645-37138/cms/37138/files/afe99697-ec21-45ab-8a7e-63cbb1f5adde?quality=50&_mzcb=_1564029509205)
Is this what we are talking about?
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(https://i.postimg.cc/gk48tM7F/01-A897-DD-7280-412-B-830-C-65-B6962-CEC85.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qzhNzG0j)
I think this satin one was better but they both work fine and don’t forget to sweep the dust off after you use the rub brick
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don’t forget to sweep the dust off after you use the rub brick
remember this and that there's always money in the banana stand
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* Rustoleum Lacquer spray
Nah
(https://cdn-tp3.mozu.com/24645-37138/cms/37138/files/afe99697-ec21-45ab-8a7e-63cbb1f5adde?quality=50&_mzcb=_1564029509205)
Is this what we are talking about?
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don’t forget to sweep the dust off after you use the rub brick
remember this and that there's always money in the banana stand
Ha ha I’ve heard that before about the banana stand . What’s that from, It’s always sunny ?
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don’t forget to sweep the dust off after you use the rub brick
remember this and that there's always money in the banana stand
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04SLXwjJvqg&feature=share
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Ah yes !! Ha ha that’s great .
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“Rub brick”
Mortally rub a brick along to smooth? Wear down a layer? What’s the intention
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“Rub brick”
Mortally rub a brick along to smooth? Wear down a layer? What’s the intention
Basically sand the concrete to remove grit.
Thanks all for the help.
Good to know I can spray clear coat on as opposed to painting.
I feel like 80s-90s curbs were smoother and didn’t need a sanding step. Either way I will need to sand these curbs as they are ruff.
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DM Roge, he will give you all his deep dark curb secrets
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“Rub brick”
Mortally rub a brick along to smooth? Wear down a layer? What’s the intention
Basically sand the concrete to remove grit.
Thanks all for the help.
Good to know I can spray clear coat on as opposed to painting.
I feel like 80s-90s curbs were smoother and didn’t need a sanding step. Either way I will need to sand these curbs as they are ruff.
You’ll be surprised how well the rub brick works . You can spray it once it’s clean . Give it an hour or so and it will be ready to skate
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“Rub brick”
Mortally rub a brick along to smooth? Wear down a layer? What’s the intention
Basically sand the concrete to remove grit.
Thanks all for the help.
Good to know I can spray clear coat on as opposed to painting.
I feel like 80s-90s curbs were smoother and didn’t need a sanding step. Either way I will need to sand these curbs as they are ruff.
If you already have wax on there and it is not working
BLOWTORCH it
This goes for concrete coping or anything with wax that you want to starting shellacking with other stuff
It will heat weld the wax into the cement and anything else will burn off
Only after you do this should you spend your energy and time with a rub brick etc.
And get rid of that dust absolutely
Even after you do all that you’ll still probably have to grind it in a little bit
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I can attest to the rub brick, clear coat wax method. Used it on a curb near my old place, and a few ledge spots. Spend the time to get it nice and smooth and like everyone else mentioned get rid of all the dust before clear coating. I recommend several coats of clear before skating. I’ve used roll on before and almost prefer it. The more the better. If done correct you shouldn’t need any wax to grind the first few sessions.
PS if you have access to an angle grinder and some concrete grinding discs you can forgo the rub brick and save a whole lot of time.
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Slappies do look fun. I started to try to learn em in the 80s but it didn't happen for me. I had copers back then for a minute. those were so fun.
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That's a trip you can't do them. They are totally doable if you still skate
Does the clear rusto work better than the laquer?
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I think that all clear coats will work relatively the same. The key, in my opinion is to get the surface smooth and get several coats on before hand. The clear coat will eventually wear off with enough skating, but by then the concrete will have worn in and you can just keep applying wax as needed.
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It snowed today and it's about -15 C here tonight so of course I'm on Slap wondering about how to smooth the new curbs put in at my old high school. And of course Slap came through with this topic to help out. Had never heard of a rub brick before and have already tracked one down online at the local hardware store. Should be ready to work when winter ends in about 3 months...but until then just wanted to say "thanks" to everyone for the info, greatly appreciated.
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I've got some leftover clear polyurethane, think it's Minwax. Anyone used that instead of lacquer?
My local Lowes and Home Depot have rub bricks..
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It snowed today and it's about -15 C here tonight so of course I'm on Slap wondering about how to smooth the new curbs put in at my old high school. And of course Slap came through with this topic to help out. Had never heard of a rub brick before and have already tracked one down online at the local hardware store. Should be ready to work when winter ends in about 3 months...but until then just wanted to say "thanks" to everyone for the info, greatly appreciated.
in the same spot. Trying to use the winter to find a local low key spot I can fix up a curb.
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* Rustoleum Lacquer spray
Nah
(https://cdn-tp3.mozu.com/24645-37138/cms/37138/files/afe99697-ec21-45ab-8a7e-63cbb1f5adde?quality=50&_mzcb=_1564029509205)
Is this what we are talking about?
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Hefe, will that shit change a curb that is all matte and sticky into one that slick and shiny? If so I'm gonna go nuts with a can this week.
My tip for smoothing out a curb or ledge is to use a cheap stone blade sharpener like this https://www.google.com/search?q=stone+sharpener&client=firefox-b-1-d&source=lnms&tbm=shop&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjzxberkfnmAhVJtZ4KHVI5AMkQ_AUoAXoECA4QAw&biw=1920&bih=944#spd=7506431002362702261 (https://www.google.com/search?q=stone+sharpener&client=firefox-b-1-d&source=lnms&tbm=shop&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjzxberkfnmAhVJtZ4KHVI5AMkQ_AUoAXoECA4QAw&biw=1920&bih=944#spd=7506431002362702261).
I used one of those a couple years ago and it was like wax only it smoothed shit out, lasted forever. I made new rough ledges skateable within like 5 minutes. In one area I used it to smooth out a few curbs, and ledges and could have done more. Going to buy one now that I remember how effective it was I think the old one is at my dads.
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Just hit a local parking block with that rustoleum. Was smooth but porous and sticky. Will report back later.
Theres another spot ive started up, these amazing slightly slanted curbs that are rough but a really hard, stony concrete. Just ground one in with no wax and its amazing. Has taken a big chunk of my indys though, but worth it. Going to rub brick and rustoleum on of those shits.
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Just hit a local parking block with that rustoleum. Was smooth but porous and sticky. Will report back later.
Theres another spot ive started up, these amazing slightly slanted curbs that are rough but a really hard, stony concrete. Just ground one in with no wax and its amazing. Has taken a big chunk of my indys though, but worth it. Going to rub brick and rustoleum on of those shits.
does paint and then rustOleum do anything? Or just use rustoleum from the jump and get it grind able? After smoothing with a brick?
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Just hit a local parking block with that rustoleum. Was smooth but porous and sticky. Will report back later.
Theres another spot ive started up, these amazing slightly slanted curbs that are rough but a really hard, stony concrete. Just ground one in with no wax and its amazing. Has taken a big chunk of my indys though, but worth it. Going to rub brick and rustoleum on of those shits.
Well i just hit this one with straight rustoleum. 2 coats a day ago. Going back tomorrow to test it, will spray it again and keep going till its good. Then wax. Never done it before so keen to see.
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I'm still trying to find the right sequence. Next one I'm doing the clear enamel, then curb paint red, then the lacquer over that.
I've chipped out most of the red paint off my curb from grinding and that combination was paint with clear enamel over it since that oil based paint still seemed tacky even after drying for a couple days (properly mixed and not applied too thick).
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Put a bit of wax on the trucks and go faster to break the curb in
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I'm still trying to find the right sequence. Next one I'm doing the clear enamel, then curb paint red, then the lacquer over that.
I've chipped out most of the red paint off my curb from grinding and that combination was paint with clear enamel over it since that oil based paint still seemed tacky even after drying for a couple days (properly mixed and not applied too thick).
I've wondered about using thinned down enamel or lacquer and trying to get it to soak into the cement a lil.
Epoxy enamel or appliance enamel slides really well, it's what I use to paint boards, and I've wondered how well it would work. Not many colors though.
Oil based might need hotter temps to cure? Would adding thinner help?
For my local red curbs I've been waxing them when the weather is warm and trying to let the wax soak in.
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There are some smooth curbs at my local tennis courts but they have the metal stakes like a 6” in from each end. Tried to find a smoother leveled curb than the rest but still tough - anyone dealt with those?
Like this. Set pretty close to each other which sucks but still something different to mess around on.
(https://www.slapmagazine.com/blob:https://www.slapmagazine.com/fb5d3f5e-518c-4f41-998a-507ec34745ce)
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Honestly unless it’s for aethetics, paint isn’t even necessary especially for a curb. That being said I just redid a ledge at my diy and painted it then clear coated it and it turned out amazing. But I only painted the sides (granite slabs on top of blocks) I did grind the granite smooth and put several coats of clear on it skated the first time today and skated amazing and didn’t even need to wax it. The trick I’ve found is get the surface smooth, grinder or rub brick, get all the dust off and put several liberal coats of clear allowing plenty of dry time.
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Rub brick the curb as much as you can. It’s a bitch but I usually do it for a few minutes in sections and that’s it. One coat of clear and wax it up. Don’t overthink the clear and you definitely don’t need to paint.
Put enough elbow grease into the rub bricking and you barely need wax.
Paint gets you busted for vandalism
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It's for aesthetics. I always loved turning my white wheels red from sessioning the curbs in this one underground parking garage near the state capital in Honolulu. Reliving my teen years as I sink further into middle age.
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It's for aesthetics. I always loved turning my white wheels red from sessioning the curbs in this one underground parking garage near the state capital in Honolulu. Reliving my teen years as I sink further into middle age.
That shit drives me nuts for some reason. I never cared about what my wheels looked like the first ten years I skated but I bought “limited edition” spits when I was 22 and have hated turning my wheels red ever since.
OCD is a bitch. I have a setup just for red curbs it’s so bad
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It's for aesthetics. I always loved turning my white wheels red from sessioning the curbs in this one underground parking garage near the state capital in Honolulu. Reliving my teen years as I sink further into middle age.
Totally get it. All paint will eventually come off if it gets skated enough, the curb will be well worn in by then though. But take your time do plenty of coats 2-3 of paint first then clear and it will be a dream to grind. Just don’t get impatient and allow the recommended dry times between coats.
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It's funny because I was riding A1 meats Ollies and then the spitfire II's when that window of barging that garage went down. It was an insane bust after a while with some of the most aggro cops swarming in and chasing us. One session we got dispersed and I ran toward the capital and threw my board over the wall and jumped over and lay down on the grass to hide as a split second later a patrol car zipped by, flying. Those adrenaline filled moments make me smile when I look at my wheels and my curb. Like looking at an old deck from your stack that is so covered in slide marks that you can't remember or recognize what the original graphics were.
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There are some smooth curbs at my local tennis courts but they have the metal stakes like a 6” in from each end. Tried to find a smoother leveled curb than the rest but still tough - anyone dealt with those?
Like this. Set pretty close to each other which sucks but still something different to mess around on.
(https://www.slapmagazine.com/blob:https://www.slapmagazine.com/fb5d3f5e-518c-4f41-998a-507ec34745ce)
Pic isn't working for me. Is it like the rebar they use to stake down parking blocks? Sticking outta dirt or concrete?
I'm thinking of taking a mini sledge to the rebar on some parking blocks cuz it's 1/4" proud.
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There are some smooth curbs at my local tennis courts but they have the metal stakes like a 6” in from each end. Tried to find a smoother leveled curb than the rest but still tough - anyone dealt with those?
Like this. Set pretty close to each other which sucks but still something different to mess around on.
(https://www.slapmagazine.com/blob:https://www.slapmagazine.com/fb5d3f5e-518c-4f41-998a-507ec34745ce)
I'm thinking of taking a mini sledge to the rebar on some parking blocks cuz it's 1/4" proud.
yeah rebar so it doesn’t move. It sticks out a bit above the concrete on top a bit. There’s like a dozen in this lot so need to find one that’s more flush I guess.
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There are some smooth curbs at my local tennis courts but they have the metal stakes like a 6” in from each end. Tried to find a smoother leveled curb than the rest but still tough - anyone dealt with those?
Like this. Set pretty close to each other which sucks but still something different to mess around on.
(https://www.slapmagazine.com/blob:https://www.slapmagazine.com/fb5d3f5e-518c-4f41-998a-507ec34745ce)
I'm thinking of taking a mini sledge to the rebar on some parking blocks cuz it's 1/4" proud.
If it's not into concrete they might be left over from the wooden forms used to make the curbs. Could try loosening them up and yanking them? Or try pound them farther down and cover them?
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There are some smooth curbs at my local tennis courts but they have the metal stakes like a 6” in from each end. Tried to find a smoother leveled curb than the rest but still tough - anyone dealt with those?
Like this. Set pretty close to each other which sucks but still something different to mess around on.
(https://www.slapmagazine.com/blob:https://www.slapmagazine.com/fb5d3f5e-518c-4f41-998a-507ec34745ce)
I'm thinking of taking a mini sledge to the rebar on some parking blocks cuz it's 1/4" proud.
Haven't thought about banging them in further - that could be an option honestly. But i am considering looking elsewhere, the curbs face a pretty main street in front of tennis courts/across from a school so I'm thinking its not the best idea.
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don’t forget to sweep the dust off after you rub your dick
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I bought a can of clear spraypaint for a curb. Has anyone experiences with that?
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regular paint? should work to a degree but I'd imagine not as much as lacquer.
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I bought a can of clear spraypaint for a curb. Has anyone experiences with that?
Yes, it has worked pretty well, but I have only skated it once so far.
I recommend hammer paint. I have used that on a curb and it has lasted me forever.
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Yeah it is just clear spraypaint. On the last curb I only worked with a rub stone and wax. Grinds like a dream.
Will report back when I get a chance to try that spraypaint.
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https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=99113.0
Some salba sauce talk here too.
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I would like to add, I think painting the ledge/curb only hurts the overall life of the ledge in the long run. I painted a ledge down the street and all the paint ended up flaking off eventually. Granted that spot specifically never gets direct sun so I don’t think it dried properly. BUT the same thing happened to a parking block ledge at our little DIY. Just rub brick smooth and put on 3-4 layers (the more the better) of clear coat. By the time the clear coat wears off the ledge will be broken in properly. I’ve gotten over 5-7 curbs and ledges going with this method and they all grind great.
TL:DR don’t waste time and money painting stuff it comes off eventually and takes the clear coat with it. Just use clear coat.
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If it’s hot where you are, wax the curb and leave very small pieces of wax up and down the curb. Let it melt for an hour or in the heat and then come back and rub your trucks along the edge to spread the wax. Do this every three or four days before you skate it and you should have a perfect curb within two weeks or so.
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Rub brick, sweep dust, wax it, try to grind it and repeat about 1000 times.
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Rub brick, sweep dust, wax it, try to grind it and repeat about 1000 times.
Can’t repeat that too many times though, right? You don’t wanna rub brick a surface with substantial wax.
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Rub brick, sweep dust, wax it, try to grind it and repeat about 1000 times.
Can’t repeat that too many times though, right? You don’t wanna rub brick a surface with substantial wax.
At that point it should start slide a bit. If not, more brick.
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Rub brick, sweep dust, wax it, try to grind it and repeat about 1000 times.
Can’t repeat that too many times though, right? You don’t wanna rub brick a surface with substantial wax.
TBH the recipe is simple y’all over thinking this. Rub brick smooth get rid of the dust, apply 3-4 coats of clear coat. Boom spend an hour rub bricking and 5 mins for each coat every few hours and you have a perfect curb ready the next day. 1 can clear coat= $8
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What kind of paint is the red paint used for curbs?
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What kind of paint is the red paint used for curbs?
Exterior gloss paint. Good stuff used to be oil based. Enamel? Seems like most paint is water based now.
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I wanna build one like this
http://youtu.be/wyt1J50o32s
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I wanna build one like this
http://youtu.be/wyt1J50o32s
It's not too tough to do, and pretty cheap. I just finished a mini curb that's 4.5" high, 4' long, with a 10 degree angle on both sides. Only needed a single 80lb bag of concrete. Just make sure the sides of your mold are reinforced, there's nowhere for concrete to seep out, and don't let your mix get too wet. If you really want the curb to last, water cure it for a week after it dries. That step is optional though.
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It's almost time to pull out my three shorter curbs out of their 28 day water cure. I feel it is a step you can't skip. A week minimum.
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I'd thought of skipping the water cure cuz I was gonna use fast set and outta laziness. You guys are making me rethink this.
Have you tried pond curing? Or how about making a burrito with a plastic tarp?
And how do you get the super smooth finish some parking blocks have? More Portland in the mix?
https://www.bobvila.com/articles/curing-concrete/
https://www.thebalancesmb.com/highly-recommended-methods-to-cure-concrete-844449
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A lazy way to cure a curb is to wrap in in a couple towels and make sure the towels stay wet for a few days. Do this in the shade so it doesn't dry out too fast. Concrete reaches about 80% of its strength after three days (depending on mix and other variables).
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Did my first fs slappy today on this. :)
(https://s12.directupload.net/images/200412/whnq2r9k.jpg) (https://www.directupload.net)
I started to rub the curb with the stones you can see in the background. Wiped off the dust and two layers of clear spray paint and wax. Took me about an hour.
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Did my first fs slappy today on this. :)
(https://s12.directupload.net/images/200412/whnq2r9k.jpg) (https://www.directupload.net)
I started to rub the curb with the stones you can see in the background. Wiped off the dust and two layers of clear spray paint and wax. Took me about an hour.
Gawwwww daaammmnnnn
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Did my first fs slappy today on this. :)
(https://s12.directupload.net/images/200412/whnq2r9k.jpg) (https://www.directupload.net)
I started to rub the curb with the stones you can see in the background. Wiped off the dust and two layers of clear spray paint and wax. Took me about an hour.
Gawwwww daaammmnnnn
Nice! That curb looks smooth and slick!
But..
What level of crust is that ground to you? Medium? Really crusty?
I'm a socal poosey so idk if I'd prep that spot or look for smoother ground.
Fwiw, I started rub bricking the ground (concrete) by the double-sided curb I'm prepping.. :o
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Did my first fs slappy today on this. :)
(https://s12.directupload.net/images/200412/whnq2r9k.jpg) (https://www.directupload.net)
I started to rub the curb with the stones you can see in the background. Wiped off the dust and two layers of clear spray paint and wax. Took me about an hour.
Gawwwww daaammmnnnn
But..
What level of crust is that ground to you? Medium? Really crusty?
I'm a socal poosey so idk if I'd prep that spot or look for smoother ground.
Fwiw, I started rub bricking the ground (concrete) by the double-sided curb I'm prepping.. :o
I prefer rough over slippery floor to be honest. It is a supermarket parking lot. Most of the ground here isn't that smooth either, so maybe I am used to it. Riding 53 mm 99a spitfire classics and have no problems.
But rub bricking the ground.. that sounds like a lot of work, how are you planning to do this?
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Did my first fs slappy today on this. :)
(https://s12.directupload.net/images/200412/whnq2r9k.jpg) (https://www.directupload.net)
I started to rub the curb with the stones you can see in the background. Wiped off the dust and two layers of clear spray paint and wax. Took me about an hour.
Gawwwww daaammmnnnn
But..
What level of crust is that ground to you? Medium? Really crusty?
I'm a socal poosey so idk if I'd prep that spot or look for smoother ground.
Fwiw, I started rub bricking the ground (concrete) by the double-sided curb I'm prepping.. :o
I prefer rough over slippery floor to be honest. It is a supermarket parking lot. Most of the ground here isn't that smooth either, so maybe I am used to it. Riding 53 mm 99a spitfire classics and have no problems.
But rub bricking the ground.. that sounds like a lot of work, how are you planning to do this?
Planning? Lol. Ive probably done 20 sq ft, 2' x 10'. I'm not polishing it, just knocked down the broomed marks and gritty spots to make revert stuff easier and cut down on tail wear. I don't make it smooth-smooth like the top of a curb or ledge.
53mm Classics is my jam too. I'm feeling kinda spoiled on spots and silly for even thinking about 97a's on a bigger board. Thanks for the reality check...
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Did my first fs slappy today on this. :)
(https://s12.directupload.net/images/200412/whnq2r9k.jpg) (https://www.directupload.net)
I started to rub the curb with the stones you can see in the background. Wiped off the dust and two layers of clear spray paint and wax. Took me about an hour.
Gawwwww daaammmnnnn
But..
What level of crust is that ground to you? Medium? Really crusty?
I'm a socal poosey so idk if I'd prep that spot or look for smoother ground.
Fwiw, I started rub bricking the ground (concrete) by the double-sided curb I'm prepping.. :o
I prefer rough over slippery floor to be honest. It is a supermarket parking lot. Most of the ground here isn't that smooth either, so maybe I am used to it. Riding 53 mm 99a spitfire classics and have no problems.
But rub bricking the ground.. that sounds like a lot of work, how are you planning to do this?
53mm Classics is my jam too. I'm feeling kinda spoiled on spots and silly for even thinking about 97a's on a bigger board. Thanks for the reality check...
How did you polish the ground? Never done that before.
I am thinking about getting some radial slims in 53mm, slightly bigger and a wider riding surface.
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Did my first fs slappy today on this. :)
(https://s12.directupload.net/images/200412/whnq2r9k.jpg) (https://www.directupload.net)
I started to rub the curb with the stones you can see in the background. Wiped off the dust and two layers of clear spray paint and wax. Took me about an hour.
Gawwwww daaammmnnnn
But..
What level of crust is that ground to you? Medium? Really crusty?
I'm a socal poosey so idk if I'd prep that spot or look for smoother ground.
Fwiw, I started rub bricking the ground (concrete) by the double-sided curb I'm prepping.. :o
I prefer rough over slippery floor to be honest. It is a supermarket parking lot. Most of the ground here isn't that smooth either, so maybe I am used to it. Riding 53 mm 99a spitfire classics and have no problems.
But rub bricking the ground.. that sounds like a lot of work, how are you planning to do this?
53mm Classics is my jam too. I'm feeling kinda spoiled on spots and silly for even thinking about 97a's on a bigger board. Thanks for the reality check...
How did you polish the ground? Never done that before.
I am thinking about getting some radial slims in 53mm, slightly bigger and a wider riding surface.
Lol. I didn't polish the ground. Repeat. Did not polish the ground. My OCD isn't that bad. Lol
You know fine lines (texture) they put on some outdoor concrete to make it less slippery when it's wet? Those are the broomed lines I'm talking about. I think Mike does it on an episode of Breaking Bad or Call Saul..
I'm knocking the top of those lines off to get rid of the sharp edges, the lines are still here. Only takes 1-2 quick passes, cross hatching helps. Way less work than actually smoothing the top of a curb/ledge.
Weird thing I'm dealing with for the curb is one section is a lil wavy on top. I over trying to rub brick it flat, hoping a thicker coat of paint smooths it out. Just don't want a weird stuttering slide on blunts..
I'm thinking wider too, regular radials in 53-54mm. I'm used to the classic formula so I want something wider since F4's slide so well. Also eyeing 56-58mm for a big boy setup.
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Did my first fs slappy today on this. :)
(https://s12.directupload.net/images/200412/whnq2r9k.jpg) (https://www.directupload.net)
I started to rub the curb with the stones you can see in the background. Wiped off the dust and two layers of clear spray paint and wax. Took me about an hour.
Gawwwww daaammmnnnn
But..
What level of crust is that ground to you? Medium? Really crusty?
I'm a socal poosey so idk if I'd prep that spot or look for smoother ground.
Fwiw, I started rub bricking the ground (concrete) by the double-sided curb I'm prepping.. :o
I prefer rough over slippery floor to be honest. It is a supermarket parking lot. Most of the ground here isn't that smooth either, so maybe I am used to it. Riding 53 mm 99a spitfire classics and have no problems.
But rub bricking the ground.. that sounds like a lot of work, how are you planning to do this?
53mm Classics is my jam too. I'm feeling kinda spoiled on spots and silly for even thinking about 97a's on a bigger board. Thanks for the reality check...
How did you polish the ground? Never done that before.
I am thinking about getting some radial slims in 53mm, slightly bigger and a wider riding surface.
You know fine lines (texture) they put on some outdoor concrete to make it less slippery when it's wet? Those are the broomed lines I'm talking about. I think Mike does it on an episode of Breaking Bad or Call Saul..
I'm knocking the top of those lines off to get rid of the sharp edges, the lines are still here. Only takes 1-2 quick passes, cross hatching helps. Way less work than actually smoothing the top of a curb/ledge.
Weird thing I'm dealing with for the curb is one section is a lil wavy on top. I over trying to rub brick it flat, hoping a thicker coat of paint smooths it out. Just don't want a weird stuttering slide on blunts..
I'm thinking wider too, regular radials in 53-54mm. I'm used to the classic formula so I want something wider since F4's slide so well. Also eyeing 56-58mm for a big boy setup.
Ah my bad man. Haha I was a bit worried now I understand what you mean.
Well I would think wavy spots on the curb you can grind down?
I had regular radials in 54 before, they were great for rough spots and cracks. But radial slims in 54 are still a bit wider as the classics in the same size. But on pictures I can't tell if the radial slims have rounded edges. But someone on this forum also had no problems doing slappys with tablets. Wheel madness right here ^^
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My OCD got pretty bad..
I smoothed off almost 30ft of my double-sided curb. Ran out of paint about halfway thru..
Was gonna wax it but thought I'd see how it grinded first. Thank gawd I checked!! No wax needed..
The waviness is a lil annoying for boardslides cuz you slide-stick-slide-stick. Didn't have enough paint to really coat the top of the curb. Painted my board instead..
I also googled lacquer vs enamel.. Said enamel was harder so it should be more durable. I need to get more clear so I'm gonna try both again. New paint formulas compared to my decade old leftovers..
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Slappies do look fun :D
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Our little paradise the last few weeks . Haven’t gotten kicked out yet , Rub brick / clear enamel spray / wax on the curbs . You can hit all three in a row , but this first one is done the best and grinds super smooth. The drainage kind of gives a little dip of transition into the curb. Pretty smooth ground and I built a box with a friends crappy butter bench material (the bench was falling apart) , and now it’s pretty legit. 5ft long , 13” high , fits in my small hatchback suburu so easy to move around .
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(https://i.imgur.com/dd6C9Ql.mp4)
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(https://i.imgur.com/ye7WWhE.mp4)
Our little paradise the last few weeks . Haven’t gotten kicked out yet , Rub brick / clear enamel spray / wax on the curbs . You can hit all three in a row , but this first one is done the best and grinds super smooth. The drainage kind of gives a little dip of transition into the curb. Pretty smooth ground and I built a box with a friends crappy butter bench material (the bench was falling apart) , and now it’s pretty legit. 5ft long , 13” high , fits in my small hatchback suburu so easy to move around .
So sick! I used to have a similar curb down the street from my old house. I have one right in front of the new place but it’s really rounded and makes slappy crooks super hard.
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So I have been skating my rounded curbs a lot more and kinda figured out how to slappy crook them even learned how to do it switch which has been on my list for a while. Oddly enough once I figured them out they are kind of easier than regs. On this particular curb at least.
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So I have been skating my rounded curbs a lot more and kinda figured out how to slappy crook them even learned how to do it switch which has been on my list for a while. Oddly enough once I figured them out they are kind of easier than regs. On this particular curb at least.
You have any tips for slappy crooks? I can't do crooks with ollies so I thought it would be easier to learn if I can slappy them. I can get into the slappy crooks stall but I have no idea how I can hold them.
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Added clear coat to the curb at my place. Sadly not enough run way but, I left the edge chunky when I should’ve evened the edge out. Board slides are very slippery.
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Anyone bondo or filled the gaps between curbs? I want a smooth running two-er .. just a little gap between the yellow curb I started want to turn into two. It’s downhill too pretty nice
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So I have been skating my rounded curbs a lot more and kinda figured out how to slappy crook them even learned how to do it switch which has been on my list for a while. Oddly enough once I figured them out they are kind of easier than regs. On this particular curb at least.
You have any tips for slappy crooks? I can't do crooks with ollies so I thought it would be easier to learn if I can slappy them. I can get into the slappy crooks stall but I have no idea how I can hold them.
If you got the lock in that’s the hardest part I’d say. For grinding them, all your weight on your heel and stay centered over the nose. Pop out with a little nollie our or just turn out to fakie.
Anyone bondo or filled the gaps between curbs? I want a smooth running two-er .. just a little gap between the yellow curb I started want to turn into two. It’s downhill too pretty nice
Steel stick is what you need. Super easy to use you just rub it together to mix it but be sure to wear gloves. Be sure to clean any dust from out of the crack. Form it to the shape you want and get it flat. Dries in 5 minutes and cures in 1 hour. Hit it with a little clear coat after it’s cured and should be good to go.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/J-B-Weld-2-oz-SteelStik-8267/300136541
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Anyone bondo or filled the gaps between curbs? I want a smooth running two-er .. just a little gap between the yellow curb I started want to turn into two. It’s downhill too pretty nice
Steel stick is what you need. Super easy to use you just rub it together to mix it but be sure to wear gloves. Be sure to clean any dust from out of the crack. Form it to the shape you want and get it flat. Dries in 5 minutes and cures in 1 hour. Hit it with a little clear coat after it’s cured and should be good to go.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/J-B-Weld-2-oz-SteelStik-8267/300136541
[/quote]gnar. Got some decent weather next few days so gonna try to get to the depot and try this. Plus the school is closed down so been super dead parking lot, good timing.
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Did my first fs slappy today on this. :)
(https://s12.directupload.net/images/200412/whnq2r9k.jpg) (https://www.directupload.net)
I started to rub the curb with the stones you can see in the background. Wiped off the dust and two layers of clear spray paint and wax. Took me about an hour.
Went back to my favorite curb and improved it a bit.
(https://s12.directupload.net/images/200510/jg22yb2h.jpg) (https://www.directupload.net)
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Did my first fs slappy today on this. :)
(https://s12.directupload.net/images/200412/whnq2r9k.jpg) (https://www.directupload.net)
I started to rub the curb with the stones you can see in the background. Wiped off the dust and two layers of clear spray paint and wax. Took me about an hour.
Went back to my favorite curb and improved it a bit.
(https://s12.directupload.net/images/200510/jg22yb2h.jpg) (https://www.directupload.net)
Have to say, I’m jealous of that curb. Looks fun
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Did my first fs slappy today on this. :)
(https://s12.directupload.net/images/200412/whnq2r9k.jpg) (https://www.directupload.net)
I started to rub the curb with the stones you can see in the background. Wiped off the dust and two layers of clear spray paint and wax. Took me about an hour.
Went back to my favorite curb and improved it a bit.
(https://s12.directupload.net/images/200510/jg22yb2h.jpg) (https://www.directupload.net)
Have to say, I’m jealous of that curb. Looks fun
It is fun, I convinced my homie that slappys are rad ^^
But seriously you don't need much to make a nice slappy curb. Fun for hours.