nsi straps and pad question?

sagebrush · Since 31 Oct 2009 214 Posts north,van,bc Stoked

looking for suggestions for the proper chemical to remove the nsi pads from mt webber surftech board.i want to make it strapless but i am having a really hard time removing the back pad with the screw inserts,and dont want to just try ripping it off the board.that sucker is on there!any thoughts on a chemical that will release the glues contact and not harm the epoxy finish of the board.if you have a solution to this problem id really appreciate your input,cheers doug.

lekaks · Since 02 Apr 2008 151 Posts Hood River, OR Stoked

The insert section of the NSI pad uses a 3M Super Bonding adhesive. It's the same stuff Elwood Blues used on the Good Ol' Boys gas peddle.

To get it un-stuck carefully heat it with a blow dryer. I say carefully because you don't want to use to much heat and damage the board. Remove all of the pad as possible then use a piece of dental floss or similar to"saw" underneath the remaining pad. As the pad separates from the deck, gently pry it off with a putty knife lubricated with cooking oil. This will take time, but if you try and remove that super sticky part by just pulling it up, you will likely take some fiberglass with it.

Good luck and here's some inspo: http://vimeo.com/38660120

stringy · Since 23 Jun 2006 1735 Posts vancouver XTreme Poster

I have used denatured alcohol to break the bond. goo gone will help with that nasty adhesive residue once the padz are off.

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2623 Posts The 503 METAL

why not just take the straps off and leave the pads to make it "strapless"?

Or does it have to be padless too?

lekaks · Since 02 Apr 2008 151 Posts Hood River, OR Stoked

Because he got half way through the project and got seriously stuck. Otherwise that would have been the way to go.

sagebrush · Since 31 Oct 2009 214 Posts north,van,bc Stoked

thx everyone for your awesome hints ,much appreciated,what a great forum you guys have down there.i wanted to keep the pads on but one of the rear screws was stripped and i tried numerous methods to get that sucker off,so had to sacrifice the rear kicker,but yeah that glue is frickin strong and i love this board.its a new rear kicker for me,but thx to all your suggestions,my board will survive,all the best from squamish,bc,cheers doug!!