How to Make a Skateboard Look Cool

The process of making your skateboard look cool can range from customizing the wheels and trucks to covering the deck with stickers. You can also apply your own drawings, sayings and slogans to the sand-paper-like grip tape by using spray paint or gel pens. Wheels and trucks manufactured in a variety of colors and patterns allow the skater to mix and match. Skateboarders often create cool, unique set-ups by covering the bottom of their boards with stickers of their favorite bands and brands.

Things You'll Need

  • stickers
  • spray paint
  • gel pens
  • wheels
  • trucks
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Instructions

    • 1

      Buy a set of colorful wheels and a set of trucks with a unique pattern or color scheme to customize your skateboard set-up.

    • 2

      Draw designs or graphics on the grip tape of the skateboard with gel pens reflecting your artistic taste or musical preference.

    • 3

      Purchase stencils or make your own by cutting designs out of cardboard. Lay the stencil on the grip tape and spray paint in the cut-out sections to create lasting grip tape graphics.

    • 4

      Purchase stickers from your favorite bands and skateboard companies. Apply the stickers to the bottom of your skateboard deck in places that won't get scratched off like under or near the base of the trucks.