Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This is my method to polish an epoxy gloss coat on a surfboard. I had a few of you reach out how to achieve a glossy finish with epoxy. It's harder to polish an epoxy finish than a polyester resin but it's totally possible.
Here is where I usually order surf supplies and epoxy (affiliate link)
greenlightsurfsupply.com/andreww
Futures Install Kit - greenlightsurfsupply.com/collections/surfboard-fins/products/future-style-fin-box-installation-kit?aaa_affiliate_id=NadgIKrbk89v4iPevu0_8cVX3ttSr-okhFIKBGEs0g8
Epoxy Kit - greenlightsurfsupply.com/collections/epoxy-resins/products/greenlight-marine-grade-epoxy-resin-with-slow-hardener?variant=32261765627981&aaa_affiliate_id=NadgIKrbk89v4iPevu0_8cVX3ttSr-okhFIKBGEs0g8
Yellow Flexpad - greenlightsurfsupply.com/collections/surfboard-shaping-supplies/products/flexpad-yellow-soft-flex-shaping-sanding-block?variant=2444661699&aaa_affiliate_id=NadgIKrbk89v4iPevu0_8cVX3ttSr-okhFIKBGEs0g8
The guys at Greenlight are awesome to deal with and the affiliate link helps me build the channel, I get a small percentage of the sale but it costs you nothing though!
Some tools used to build this board:
Norton Liquid Ice - amzn.to/41s7iAl
Buffing pad - amzn.to/3KFgABF
Foam polishing pad - amzn.to/3KHNFNc
Makita RT0701C Router - amzn.to/3FdQeTt
Makita Cordless Router - amzn.to/3Hahlzy
Dewalt Cordless Planer amzn.to/3X9W6VH
DEWALT 20V Max XR Oscillating Multi-Tool - amzn.to/3J0qMD7
Dewalt Polisher amzn.to/3JHCIwy
3D Printed Surfboard Installation Router Jigs
geckosurfboards.com/surfboard-building-router-jigs
Follow me on Instagram:
instagram.com/therealandreww
My website:
geckosurfboards.com
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:52 Tools and Materials
03:05 Polishing Theory
04:30 Polishing
06:21 Tip for using the Polisher
09:46 Polishing the Rails
12:48 Foam Pad Polishing
14:06 Closing
_______________________________________________________
The following affiliate links help me build the channel
Music I use: epidemicsound.com/referral/c6km4e
Camera Gear I Use to Make Videos:
Main Camera
Sony A6500 - amzn.to/2Lzz73i
Sigma 16mm F1.4 - amzn.to/2QorbWf (Amazing Lens)
Sigma 30mm F1.4 - amzn.to/2U0Lmy5
Sony 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 amzn.to/2Se014Y
Small Rig Cage - amzn.to/2C1r2A1
Travel and Action Cameras
Sony RX100V - amzn.to/2D5Z3SH
GoPro Hero10 Black - amzn.to/3K4B1W8
GoPro Hero9 Black - amzn.to/3xlYE6R
Insta360 One R Twin Edition - amzn.to/2PbUnmc
B-Camera
Canon 90D - amzn.to/39o33fW
Canon EF-S 10-18mm - amzn.to/2D4sKUt
Canon EF-S 55-250mm - amzn.to/2CH70gd
Canon EF-S 24mm - amzn.to/2yAlj3t
Audio:
Rode Wireless Go 2 - amzn.to/3EpFf9F
Deity V-Mic D4 Duo Microphone - amzn.to/3jA6ALl
Rode VideoMic Pro+ - amzn.to/2D7UcQS
Rode VideoMic Micro - amzn.to/2CH7AdT
Blue Yeti USB Mic - amzn.to/2QumWsE
#surfing #surfboard #sup #surfboardbuilding #epoxy #paperinlay #clothinlay
This is my method to polish an epoxy gloss coat on a surfboard. I had a few of you reach out how to achieve a glossy finish with epoxy. It's harder to polish an epoxy finish than a polyester resin but it's totally possible.
Here is where I usually order surf supplies and epoxy (affiliate link)
greenlightsurfsupply.com/andreww
Futures Install Kit - greenlightsurfsupply.com/collections/surfboard-fins/products/future-style-fin-box-installation-kit?aaa_affiliate_id=NadgIKrbk89v4iPevu0_8cVX3ttSr-okhFIKBGEs0g8
Epoxy Kit - greenlightsurfsupply.com/collections/epoxy-resins/products/greenlight-marine-grade-epoxy-resin-with-slow-hardener?variant=32261765627981&aaa_affiliate_id=NadgIKrbk89v4iPevu0_8cVX3ttSr-okhFIKBGEs0g8
Yellow Flexpad - greenlightsurfsupply.com/collections/surfboard-shaping-supplies/products/flexpad-yellow-soft-flex-shaping-sanding-block?variant=2444661699&aaa_affiliate_id=NadgIKrbk89v4iPevu0_8cVX3ttSr-okhFIKBGEs0g8
The guys at Greenlight are awesome to deal with and the affiliate link helps me build the channel, I get a small percentage of the sale but it costs you nothing though!
Some tools used to build this board:
Norton Liquid Ice - amzn.to/41s7iAl
Buffing pad - amzn.to/3KFgABF
Foam polishing pad - amzn.to/3KHNFNc
Makita RT0701C Router - amzn.to/3FdQeTt
Makita Cordless Router - amzn.to/3Hahlzy
Dewalt Cordless Planer amzn.to/3X9W6VH
DEWALT 20V Max XR Oscillating Multi-Tool - amzn.to/3J0qMD7
Dewalt Polisher amzn.to/3JHCIwy
3D Printed Surfboard Installation Router Jigs
geckosurfboards.com/surfboard-building-router-jigs
Follow me on Instagram:
instagram.com/therealandreww
My website:
geckosurfboards.com
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:52 Tools and Materials
03:05 Polishing Theory
04:30 Polishing
06:21 Tip for using the Polisher
09:46 Polishing the Rails
12:48 Foam Pad Polishing
14:06 Closing
_______________________________________________________
The following affiliate links help me build the channel
Music I use: epidemicsound.com/referral/c6km4e
Camera Gear I Use to Make Videos:
Main Camera
Sony A6500 - amzn.to/2Lzz73i
Sigma 16mm F1.4 - amzn.to/2QorbWf (Amazing Lens)
Sigma 30mm F1.4 - amzn.to/2U0Lmy5
Sony 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 amzn.to/2Se014Y
Small Rig Cage - amzn.to/2C1r2A1
Travel and Action Cameras
Sony RX100V - amzn.to/2D5Z3SH
GoPro Hero10 Black - amzn.to/3K4B1W8
GoPro Hero9 Black - amzn.to/3xlYE6R
Insta360 One R Twin Edition - amzn.to/2PbUnmc
B-Camera
Canon 90D - amzn.to/39o33fW
Canon EF-S 10-18mm - amzn.to/2D4sKUt
Canon EF-S 55-250mm - amzn.to/2CH70gd
Canon EF-S 24mm - amzn.to/2yAlj3t
Audio:
Rode Wireless Go 2 - amzn.to/3EpFf9F
Deity V-Mic D4 Duo Microphone - amzn.to/3jA6ALl
Rode VideoMic Pro+ - amzn.to/2D7UcQS
Rode VideoMic Micro - amzn.to/2CH7AdT
Blue Yeti USB Mic - amzn.to/2QumWsE
#surfing #surfboard #sup #surfboardbuilding #epoxy #paperinlay #clothinlay
