How to Fix a Surfboard Nose With Gorilla Glue

When warm weather comes and the ocean is calling you with its perfect waves, there's nothing more frustrating than discovering that the nose of your surfboard is cracked or broken. If the crack is minor, use Gorilla Glue to repair it. According to the product's website, the glue is 100% waterproof and won't break down after exposure to outdoor elements, making it ideal for this type of repair.

Things You'll Need

  • Fresh water
  • Fine-grit sandpaper
  • Disposable brush
  • Clamp
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Instructions

    • 1

      Wash the surfboard with fresh water to remove any salt buildup, sand or other types of grime. Allow the surfboard to dry completely.

    • 2

      Sand the two surfaces on the nose that will be touching. Roughen up the surfaces so that the glue adheres more easily.

    • 3

      Use a disposable paintbrush to paint a thin layer of glue onto one piece of the surfboard nose.

    • 4

      Press the piece with glue to the other section of the nose to attach.

    • 5

      Use a clamp to hold the two surfaces together, distributing the pressure as evenly across the two sections of the nose as possible.

    • 6

      Remove the clamp after letting the glue cure and dry overnight.

    • 7

      Use fine-grit sandpaper to remove any excess glue that's oozed from the cracks on the surfboard nose.