Painting a ski: What you need to know

[michael950]

Pretty good site for paint questions (http://www.x-h2o.com/showthread.php?t=1221)
Any advice on painting (http://www.x-h2o.com/showthread.php?t=970)

Gelcoat vs. Paint? (http://www.x-h2o.com/showthread.php?t=1980)

PWCT: Hull painting/refinishing how-to's? (http://www.pwctoday.com/showthread.php?t=9508)
PWCT: I did a search on PAINTING... (http://www.pwctoday.com/showthread.php?t=4911)
PWCT: I wanna know how to paint my ski! (http://www.pwctoday.com/showthread.php?t=9189) (BE ADVISED!!! - Read #7)
PWCT: Seeking paint advise (http://www.pwctoday.com/showthread.php?t=40902) (Post 3 has some key points)
PWCT: SuperJet Hood Color (http://www.pwctoday.com/showthread.php?t=43546)
PWCT: Superjet Paint Question (http://www.pwctoday.com/showthread.php?t=20811)

[michael950]

Before you Paint:
PWCT: Hull Repair (http://www.pwctoday.com/showthread.php?t=37961)
PWCT: Paint prep ??? (http://www.pwctoday.com/showthread.php?t=1877)

Sticker/Decal/Vinyl Removal:
PWCT: how to take stock stickers off without harming paint (http://www.pwctoday.com/showthread.php?t=66405)
PWCT: How to get stock stickers off (http://www.pwctoday.com/showthread.php?t=62115)
PWCT: Removing Stickers! Help! (http://www.pwctoday.com/showthread.php?t=31782)

[michael950]

Equipment:
Need Painters Help... (http://www.x-h2o.com/showthread.php?t=786) Gun type/mfgr: DEVILBISS or SATA or others

Makeshift Paint Booth (http://hotrodders.com/kb/body-exterior/articles/makeshift_paint_booth.html)

[SuperJETT]

Daylite's painting q&a: My Paint Q & A with the Great One (http://www.x-h2o.com/showthread.php?t=2856)

[michael950]

Okay, so you do not want to spend the 250 - $2,500+ to repaint your ski.

Here are some alternatives:

Rattle can paint jobs (http://www.x-h2o.com/showthread.php?t=2831) - Read these experiences with what works best