What pens do you use to draw on surfboards?

Paint pens are a really simple way to add color or design to your surfboard. They are especially useful if you want a more detailed design, instead of just covering your board in one color. If you’re looking for a smooth, one color, solid finish, you probably want to use spray paint.

What kind of paint do you use on surfboards?

based acrylic paints
Water-based acrylic paints are ideal for surfboards. This is because the acrylic binds to the fiberglass of your board without damaging it. Acrylics will keep their shine for a long time, and are very water-resistant. Do not use enamel-based paints on a surfboard.

Can you use Posca pens on surfboards?

Use for pinlines, broad line surfboard artwork, color fills, and graffiti. Can be painted on the lamination, then hotcoated over, or painted on the sanded hotcoat and sprayed with clear acrylic.

Can you draw on a surfboard with Sharpie?

As we mentioned before, sharpies do make water-based paint markers, and these are a good choice if you cannot get a hold of Posca pens. The watercolor paint pens are harder to get, and may have to be special ordered. If you do use the regular sharpie, be careful of the lacquer you use to finish the board.

Do paint pens work on surfboards?

The paint pens can be used anywhere and works great on every surf accessory including fins and leashes. Step 1: Remove wax from surfboard with a sturdy wax comb – PURCHASE HERE. Generally, a good wax comb will get the wax off.

How do you paint a surfboard?

Can I paint my surfboard?

You can use paint pens (Posca, Boardstix, etc), cans of spray paint, or the classic paint and brush setup. They all will work with your surfboard, it just depends what kind of look you are going for. I wanted a simple two-tone color scheme, so I opted for spray paint.

Do black surfboards attract sharks?

One of the findings of this research was that the colour of an object floating in the water had a strong influence on the likelihood that a shark would approach and interact with it. Highly reflective silvery and white objects were more likely to attract bull sharks and tiger sharks than blue or black objects.

How do you paint your own surfboard?

What do you seal a painted surfboard with?

The bottom of a soft top surfboard and bodyboard generally have a plastic slick surface which allows pens to apply freely and can be sealed with an acrylic clear coat varnish spray (Follow how to paint a surfboard steps above).

How do you seal POSCA pens on a surfboard?

Seal: To ensure your art doesn’t rub off in the surf, a clear acrylic spray paint over the top is essential. Spray evenly over your artwork, allow it to dry for about 30 minutes and you’re good to go!

Can u spray paint a surfboard?

Spray painting a surfboard is easy, but you should follow a few guidelines as there’s no undo button. Make sure to wear gloves and a mask and do it in a place where you know you won’t be painting furniture, floors, or other objects. Spend as much time as you can cleaning the surfboard that you’re about to paint.