Small ding - Repair??

[raycie]

Probably a total newbie question.. 

Should all cracks/dents be repaired?  Least it not become bigger?  Not HUGE, but definitely not just a paint chip.. 

If I do a DIY, do manufactures have paint codes if I want to paint over?  Or should I just bring in somewhere?

[1tuberider]

If they leak they should be repaired.  Our little surf shop had an epoxy repair kit which I used to repair a busted nose.  Had to glass it back together but it is now sealed and good for the next person I loan it to.

I do not like dents on the bottom.  You could fill them and paint to match. Dents on the deck seem normal  like the footwells.  No repair for them unless they delam.

[raycie]

First off..  Admins...  Post was moved here..  Is that correct?   

Back to the post...  How you gonna know it leaks? 

[AirJunky]

..  How you gonna know it leaks? 

Weigh it?

[boardlady]

www.boardlady.com/leakdetection.htm
www.boardlady.com/watertesting.htm

[raycie]

Thanks board lady...  Good info.. 

My board has a plug, but I think I'll try the plastic wrap method..

[mikell33]

I like to keep epoxy around. The boardlady's website is great for instruction. You ll ding again and epoxy can be used to fix a miriad of problems around the home, car,boat,treehouse. If it has a crack its leaking. The repair doesn't have to be pretty, just keep the water out!! You can add color to approximate a match.