Major topshet and metal layer repair

[mattfredricks]

I picked up some deacons at a incredible price at a swap, however the top sheet and the top metal layer has some significant damage. I was planning to cover the damage in epoxy and maybe paint for astetics. It looks like someone else tried to paint over it all ready. Any suggestions?

 

[Jilly]

That's not a small chip....I don't think a patch is going to stay on that.

 

[graham418]

Some West Epoxy with the 403 filler will do the trick. From the pictures it looks rough enough to key in pretty well. It may or may not hold . I hope you didnt pay much for them!!

 

[mattfredricks]

Some West Epoxy with the 403 filler will do the trick. From the pictures it looks rough enough to key in pretty well. It may or may not hold . I hope you didnt pay much for them!!

1 year old and the bases are nearly perfect only $125

 

[fatbob]

Top chip not a big deal except cosmetics. 2nd looks like the sidewall has been ripped out which has much bigger consequences.

Guess I'd epoxy them and cross my fingers but A/B test them to check flex /stiffness is still equal in the pair. And be prepared for a failure.

 

[crgildart]

They will ski just fine as is or epoxy filled. I'd try to patch it ONCE. Then forget about it either way. Nice score!