Maha resto two
My minimalist restoration has become more involved.
At last writing I was content with the miracle rub that at least partially restored a sun-beaten and water-logged finish.
I've now sanded down and epoxy filled the major chips and blemishes.
For the blackened, bare wood damaged by water, I used a wood bleach chemical solution, about a tablespoon per quart of water.
Over the course of a few days I periodically applied the solution to the blackened areas, rinsed and repeated with mixed results. Actually sanding down the wood to reveal the true hue worked better, at least aesthetically.
I used a small paint brush and followed the instructions on the can.
After a healthy rinsing and sun drying the wood ski, I used epoxy to fill in the deeper gouges.
Next step I'll sand down the epoxy and use a spar urethane to touch up the other areas, per Bob Maher's instructions.
While ordering the rubber ski tip I spoke with the man the myth the legend and he gave me good advice.
Also his helper recommended the use of a five-minute epoxy.
I received the rubber tip in one day and talking with a piece of water ski history was a treat.
I'll still be dealing with some discoloration in the damaged areas, but overall it'll be in much more sound condition than I've ever skied it, so I'll be happy.