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• Method 2 of 2: polishing your snowboard
• What do you need
• Tips
• Warnings

1 Unscrew the fixing screws. Using a screwdriver, unscrew the bolts so that they do not interfere with the iron when polishing. You do not need to completely loosen the screws. Loosen them to create a flat surface.

2 Store the board in a well-ventilated area with the side without attachments facing up. You will need a flat surface, preferably covered with rubber, so that the board does not roll from side to side.

3 Get out a special iron for polishing the board. You can get one at a snowboard store. Find an iron with different temperature settings.

• You can, of course, polish with a piece of cloth, but rest assured that once you polish with an iron, you won't want to use anything else. You will only ruin your things if you try to iron them with such an iron.
• Plus, the pores in the rag fabric will make it harder to melt and smear the wax over the surface of the board.

4 Choose a wax that is more suitable for the weather conditions in which you will be riding. It can be hot or cold or just warm.If you are not sure what kind of weather you will ride, you can always use wax that is suitable for all temperatures. For example, a low temperature wax will allow you to accelerate faster than, say, a high temperature wax.

Method 2 of 2: polishing your snowboard

1. 1 Brush your snowboard. Use a board cleaner and rag to remove dirt and deposits from the snowboard. You can find board cleaner at any snowboard store.
   • Any non-polar solvent or citrus oil will work for cleaning the docks. Also work: orange degreasing solvent, Citra Kleen, lemon wax remover, campfire liquid, paint thinner, and kerosene. Be careful when working with hazardous substances and do not smoke near flammable substances such as kerosene and kindling fluid. fluid.
   • If your board needs a deep cleaning, you can apply a thin layer of wax with an iron and quickly scrape it off with a special tool.
   • The Dirt Removal Wax Technique effectively removes dirt and plaque from your board.
   • It is a great idea to wax the board during the season or after spring, when mold can start to form on the board.
2. 2 Hold a heated iron over the board and melt the wax on the board. Take a look at the packaging for the wax. There it should be written to what temperature the iron should be heated. If no temperature is listed, just be careful not to smoke the wax as you apply it to the iron. If smoke appears, reduce the temperature. For soft or warm wax, the temperature should be lower than for cold or hard wax.
3. 3 Apply wax evenly to the board. Run the iron around the edges so that the dripping wax completely covers the board. Start at the edges and board and work your way towards the center.
4. 4 Lower the iron directly onto the board and spread the wax along the board. The layer around the edges should be slightly thicker. When smearing wax, do not leave the iron on the board, but constantly run it over the surface. Do not leave the iron in one place, it can damage your snowboard
5. 5 After smearing the wax with an even thin layer, let it cool for 30 minutes. Make sure the room you are drying your board in is well ventilated.
6. 6 After the wax is dry, use a scraper to scrub the surface and remove excess wax. Hold the scraper at a 45 degree angle and scrape in long strips from top to bottom. Do not sand across the board. By stripping, you will remove most of the wax. But don't worry, a thin layer of wax is already absorbed into the board and will greatly improve the glide.
7. 7 Use a medium-hard nylon brush to add structure. Brush from top to bottom to give the surface a long line structure. These small lines will increase the dash momentum while riding.
8. 8 Take a piece of cloth to polish the surface. Suede is good for polishing wax. Rub in small circular motions.

What do you need

• Board cleaner and cloth
• Wax
• Snowboard iron
• Wax scraper
• Medium brush

Tips

• Excess wax can increase friction and slow you down on a slope. Apply only a small layer of wax.
• Under the influence of heat, the board will absorb the required amount of wax by itself. When scraping off wax, don't worry about removing too much wax.
• For the best effect, use a wax suitable for the type of snow you will be riding (soft and slushy or cold and hard).

Warnings

• If you use kerosene (which is cheaper) or any kindling agent instead of regular citrus cleaners, do not smoke when working with them.
• As soon as the iron is stained with wax, do not iron things with it anymore.
• Be careful when working with iron and wax; wax can not only burn, but also burn things and carpets.
• Work in a well-ventilated area to avoid possible inhalation of harmful vapors.