if I sand back my board just enough to get rid of the paint/graphics will I have to cover it with something or can I just leave it bare?

It could suck in water .

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Imax1 said..
It could suck in water .

If it sucks, in water - that kind of limits its utility

Very unlikely it will suck water, pinholes don't really go anywhere and have been filled prior to paint

I still would not do it though, as it will be prone to UV damage anywhere there is black resin or carbon, plus you may rise fibres if sanding too deep (at least try tons of stripper or acetone first) and a basic paint will always offer some sort of protection

you tube
paint over the top then clear coat
or at least you can do it with a surfboard

If its paint, and not some sticky material stuff, I see no reason it would cause a problem.

If its the top of the board then you of course will need to apply anti skid of sorts.

Why?

Paint it afterwards. Supercheap acrylic.

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Rodskeg said..
Why?

been told it helps not falling off

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seanhogan said..

Rodskeg said..
Why?

been told it helps not falling off

I still fall off with the grip

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Imax1 said..

seanhogan said..

Rodskeg said..
Why?

been told it helps not falling off

I still fall off with the grip

put some more on.... grip on the grip LOL

So to sum up, sand of paint, don't really need to re paint but it wouldn't be a bad idea, re grip and jobs done

You need paint for UV shielding.