1989 Powell Peralta Tony Hawk

We will rebuild the shape and repaint to match.

The graphic paint is still holding strong with no dry cracks and just a few scrapes. We will match the colors and fill in the blanks to bring the look of this board as close to new as possible on this project.

Here we have truck pad and sticker glue cleaning damage. This will also be addressed  by filling in the blanks like a puzzle. The only problem I see here is that the graphics under the sticker are brighter than the surrounding grey graphics.

As you can see, the top has some history that will be addressed as part of the owners  request.

This will be built back to original shape and painted to match.

Looks like some curb damage here but not bad. This will be fixed like it never happened.

Most of these razor cut marks go deep into the board and cut across the wood grain.You could just throw some black grip-tape on to cover it up but this collector want's it done right.

These stress cracks will be fixed and the off shaped truck bolt holes will also be fixed  to improve the final look of the skateboard when hung up for display.

The sides will be cleaned up and smooth when done. If left unfixed they would stand out when displayed. 

My process will fill this when done and will last for years even on small scrapes like this.

Razor burn down to the 2nd layer.  Getting fixed soon.

Say goodbye to the board's little friend !!

The top is 95% done with refubishment. When I get done with the bottom of the board and it's graphics, the board will be ready for the final prep before being sealed to a satin finish over the whole deck.

On this project I added just enough matching paint so it didn't rise higher than the graphic. Just like the board -I worked my way backwards to fill in the blanks. The goal here isn't to make this look perfect- the goal is to bring it back to as close to the stock look and function as I can. As far as I know, a perfect board hasn't been made yet. Or is this going to be it !!

Finished tail - no more chips or damage. It's almost ready for displaying or riding. And if this board is ever skated in the future the V.E.S. tail fix will hold up better and longer than the traditional Bondo , fiberglass, glue fix that I  see people doing and this board will feel natural under your feet when you pop an old trick!!!  

Once the V.E.S. satin sheen seal is applied to the board any un-even color shades will be blended together and it will hide even more tiny imperfections still left on the board. Also by prepping the board better it  allows me to use less of my V.E.S. satin seal witch will leave more of the screen printed edge for that stock look and value $$$.

Leveling paint next to a small graphic can be tricky. No problem here. Black touch up paint on the bottom starts this week. Today is June 6, 2022

If you look closely, you will still see some stock board imperfections and a little of its history after. All the ugly stuff has been fixed, blended and V.E.S sealed!! 

The top coat was sealed thinner to allow for the graphic edge to be seen, not just covered. This look will age well and keeps it as close to stock as possible for that future $$$.

As you look closely, you will still see the scratches and some of the graphic's imperfections. We got as close as we could to matching the colors on this project and finding a way to match it all - THE GOOD, BAD & UGLY - and try to keep it as stock as possible for a one of a kind look that will last. This board can also be buffed to be shinny in appearance if wanted. Could more be done to this board? Of course, but this is what the owner wanted.