How to Take Burnt Wax off Snowboards

The condition of the wax on the bottom of your snowboard plays an important role in the way your board performs, especially in different snow conditions. Many boarders take care of the wax themselves in order to better customize the overall riding experience. Applying wax to snowboards can lead to burnt wax, especially when attempting to wax a board the first few times. Thankfully, only a few steps are necessary to remove burnt wax.

Things You'll Need

  • Citrus-based wax remover
  • Plastic scraper
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Instructions

    • 1

      Apply a citrus-based wax remover to the entire underside of the board. Use a cloth to spread the cleaner evenly over the surface.

    • 2

      Wipe down the base of the snowboard with a damp cloth. This prevents the citrus cleaner from damaging the base.

    • 3

      Run a plastic scraper or extra wide palette knife along the surface of the board. This should eliminate any residual pieces of burnt wax.