3M Clearbra on snowboard

[ZetaTre]

Has anyone tried to apply the 3M Clearbra film on a snowboard to protect the topsheet? I it works great to protect the paint on cars...

[corey_dyck]

I asked an autobody shop about it. I don't recall the total cost but it was enough for me to thank them and then run away. Something like $100 for a board.

[ZetaTre]

I've applied it on my car and it's not all that hard... I was more so asking if it works or not...

[BlueB]

I wouldn't mind a nice spring day and 3 girls snowboarding in clear bras ;)

[corey_dyck]

That was cost for materials alone. Application would be WAY easier than any panel on a car!

It'll reduce the small scratches but it won't help against a full pole plant with all their weight on it or a weighted edge.

[nigelc]

sell a nominally similar self-adhesive transparent film. I tried it on a board about five years ago. Complete waste of time and money. It did not work very well against the worst scratches and nicks and did not protect the side walls and edges of the topsheet at all well.

[GeoffV]

I put 3M just in between the bindings so my Fintec's wouldn't scratch up my boards. It works well, you just need to cut it about 1/4 of an inch narrow than the board, this way when the board is on angle snow doesn't get under the 3M.

[John E]

I've bought 3M Scotchcal (clear bra) on line. I've used it on my car and bikes. It isn't cheap but it works well. Applying is is pretty easy. You just cut to shape and "float" it on - like a decal.

It is pretty tough stuff.

[queequeg]

I put 3M just in between the bindings so my Fintec's wouldn't scratch up my boards. It works well, you just need to cut it about 1/4 of an inch narrow than the board, this way when the board is on angle snow doesn't get under the 3M.

Clever idea - does this also prevent the grime that works its way under the elastomers from grinding up the deck under your bindings? I hate that whenever I move my bindings to a new position I can forever see where they used to be.

[benttech]

I asked this question when I had the 3m clearbra put on my car. He said he doubted it would stand up over time due to the snowboards ability to flex, which would cause the film to start peeling, but if it were cut up into a few sections to allow for expansion/contraction then it might hold up.

[John E]

It is pretty stretchy stuff. I doubt that flexing of the board would cause it to come off. I would think the biggest problem would be a tendancy to peel if you run it right up to the sidewall.

If you don't like it, just take a hairdryer, warm it up & peel it off.

[ZetaTre]

Thanks for all the comments you guys!!!! I'll give it a try and see how it works...