Discoloration? Only a optical defect?

GFB · 4th October 2009, 03:53 PM

hi,
where are these spots? they occur only in the back! what could be the cause?
best regards

GFB · 5th October 2009, 05:01 PM

Has anyone an idea, how can they come? I can´t explain it to me. Has anyone similar problems with isonic?

carvesalot · 5th October 2009, 09:39 PM

from the photos its a little difficult to see the issue area. Since this however is a wood deck, its probably not unique to Isonic. Look at the other wood deck problem threads, may shine a little light.

Does the lighter area seem to go down to the actualy wood ? Put another way , is the top coat gone ?

http://www.star-board.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7337

HI TECH · 8th October 2009, 03:35 PM

This looks very much like an "issue" with the wood laminate layer . . . or more particularly what seals it . . . hate to say that it would be absorbtion of moisture that has contributed to this condition . . . but to a technical eye it is a "possibility' . . . ??? the "bleaching" (a combination of moisture and UV) is unusual and seems like it follows the grain (common to moisture issues) . . . and if it goes further "may" cause further issues . . . definitely keep an eye on it! . . . First thing I would do would be to talk to your shop!

Ken · 8th October 2009, 09:13 PM

New board? Old board?

GFB · 10th October 2009, 12:03 AM

Many thanks for all the advice. The board is only 4 months old and was used 3 weeks. I hope it is not a major problem. The importer will watch the board in the coming days. I love this board and would like to have fun with it for a long time. Best regards.

carvesalot · 10th October 2009, 01:13 AM

GFB sounds like you are on top of the issue. Hope it works out for YA .

GFB · 22nd October 2009, 11:54 AM

for info

The importer has reviewed the board now. He said it is simply a normal wear of the top varnish. The importer guaranteed me, that the wood layer is fine. I hope the rest of the varnish does not look like this soon. This would be for me otherwise a k.o.-criterion for my next sale of a starboard. I really hate these spots.

best regards

5th October 2009, 09:39 PM	#3
carvesalot Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Niobrara Posts: 102	from the photos its a little difficult to see the issue area. Since this however is a wood deck, its probably not unique to Isonic. Look at the other wood deck problem threads, may shine a little light. Does the lighter area seem to go down to the actualy wood ? Put another way , is the top coat gone ? http://www.star-board.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7337 __________________ good winds

8th October 2009, 09:13 PM	#5
Ken Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas USA Posts: 797	New board? Old board? __________________ Toys: Formula 160; iSonic 111; HiFly Move 105; Tiga 263; '85 Mistral Superlight. Maui Sails TR 11.0; 9.2; 8.4; 7.6; 6.6; Maui Sails Switch 6.0; 5.2; Maui Sails Global 4.5; 4.0.

10th October 2009, 01:13 AM	#7
carvesalot Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Niobrara Posts: 102	GFB sounds like you are on top of the issue. Hope it works out for YA . __________________ good winds

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5th October 2009, 05:01 PM	#2
GFB New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 18	Has anyone an idea, how can they come? I can´t explain it to me. Has anyone similar problems with isonic?

8th October 2009, 03:35 PM	#4
HI TECH New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 6	This looks very much like an "issue" with the wood laminate layer . . . or more particularly what seals it . . . hate to say that it would be absorbtion of moisture that has contributed to this condition . . . but to a technical eye it is a "possibility' . . . ??? the "bleaching" (a combination of moisture and UV) is unusual and seems like it follows the grain (common to moisture issues) . . . and if it goes further "may" cause further issues . . . definitely keep an eye on it! . . . First thing I would do would be to talk to your shop!

10th October 2009, 12:03 AM	#6
GFB New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 18	Many thanks for all the advice. The board is only 4 months old and was used 3 weeks. I hope it is not a major problem. The importer will watch the board in the coming days. I love this board and would like to have fun with it for a long time. Best regards.

22nd October 2009, 11:54 AM	#8
GFB New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 18	for info The importer has reviewed the board now. He said it is simply a normal wear of the top varnish. The importer guaranteed me, that the wood layer is fine. I hope the rest of the varnish does not look like this soon. This would be for me otherwise a k.o.-criterion for my next sale of a starboard. I really hate these spots. best regards