Step by step board sprays

Here are some new boards that i got of JP. I was going to keep them blank but as we had a few flat days i decided to give them a bit of color.

I have chosen to only spray one quarter of both of these boards as i think to much colour can be over powering but still have a good effect on a blank board.

Ingredients

Masking tape

Car spray

Newspaper

Black permanent marker

Car Lacquer

Step by Step on how to spray a board:

1. Design on a piece of A4 paper what sort of design you want, it helps if you colour them in so you can see what colours look good and where.
2. Use masking tape and newspaper to cover all of the bits that you don't want to be sprayed. Making sure the masking tape is pressed down so that the paint doesn't seep under it, also lay newspaper under it so no paint goes on the floor. (like the time when i sprayed my mums decking! oops. sorry mum!)Make sure that the rails are covered as you don't want any leaking onto them either.
3. Spray about 20 cm away from the board using a sweeping motion to get an even spray.
4. Wait till the paint is completely dry before pealing of as it will ruin the pray.
5. When using 2 or more colours, cover the pieces that you have previously sprayed to avoid the colours mixing. Trying not to mask the already sprayed pieces as it can peel some off.
6. Once that is dry you can peel the rest of the masking tape off. you should now have neat and tidy lines. 
7. Get a ruler and a black permanent marker and neatly go around all of the edges to make them stand out and to look more defined.
8. After this you are ready to lacquer. Hold the can about 30 cm away and lightly spray. You will probably need 2-3 coats. 

I would recommend using an old board to spray first as it can take a few to get them right.

Remember it is important to think about your deck grip when choosing your colours as it looks a lot better if they are colour co-ordinated.

I personally think that sprayed boards look a lot better in the winter especially because it can make a dark and gloomy photo look nice.

The reasons for me spraying my boards.

It is very important to me to have matching wetsuits and boards because as my media coverage expands it is an easy way of putting a stamp on my surfing and feel that colours are a good way of showing this. The perfect example is Kelly Slater. now when ever i see a white wetsuit it reminds me of him and ultimately his main sponsor quicksilver. I believe its one thing being given cloths, boards, and wetsuits etc but how you use them to advertise the company using them is essential, and thats how i intend to use the equipment and gear given from my current sponsors.