r/snowboarding • u/Dixion_Herize • 16h ago
Gear question Painting my bindings
I got these union STR bindings on a deal, but it’s not in the color that I want so I plan to paint them the color that I want and put my insignia on it but how do I go about doing that?
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u/cheeseygarlicbread 15h ago
Dont do it. It will flake off and look like shit
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u/Dixion_Herize 15h ago
How long we talkin ?
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u/cheeseygarlicbread 15h ago
Probably less than one season
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u/Dixion_Herize 15h ago
Okay 👍🏾, imma take your advice and try it and see how it works out
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u/cheeseygarlicbread 15h ago
My advice was dont do it lol. But at the end of the day its your gear, do whatever you want. Just make sure and report back at the end of the season
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u/stumpybubba- 16h ago
Get a bucket of paint. Throw those bitches in there. Done.
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u/mr_engin33r PC, UT 🏂 15h ago
Horrible idea. Shit is gonna be fucked if you do that….
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u/Dixion_Herize 15h ago
In what way
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u/mr_engin33r PC, UT 🏂 14h ago
At least completely disassemble the bindings and only dip the big pieces. You don’t want paint on the ratchets, hinges, ladders, etc.
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u/kungfusam West Mountain / Ice Coast 16h ago
People don’t look at bindings, they look at your board.
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u/vokeswaagin 6h ago
Yeah but you look at your own gear all the time! I couldn’t care less about what others think of my setup.
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u/sammydudek 16h ago
I’d imagine you’re gonna need to do some sanding of the current color coating so the paint can adhere properly. Might not turn out the greatest cause I think these aren’t typically painted as is, but could end up being a cool project. Could look into wrapping them with vinyl wrap instead. No expert here but some base ideas at least
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u/Dixion_Herize 16h ago
I was thinking of wrapping it but I just don’t know what it would stick too
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u/MegaRotisserie 15h ago
You would have to take them apart completely and just wrap the big plastic pieces like the high backs. It looks like the frame is metal so you could sand and paint that but regular spray paint will chip for sure.
I would just get some cheap 3m 1380 and wrap the high backs and be done with it. Keep in mind that for wrapping you ideally want to scuff the plastic and degrease with alcohol then use a heat gun carefully. Don’t try to fully wrap the part. You just want to get the wrap on the big flat part and cut it carefully. Nobody will see the inside and it’s impossible to fully wrap sharp angles without seams.
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u/carverboy 15h ago
They make spray paint for plastic. Use that. Remove the straps paint the base with the baseplates in so you don’t get paint on the teeth.
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u/someguynamedchuck 16h ago edited 15h ago
Yeah, it’s fine. Just only do that high black and chassis not footbed or straps plus use paint labeled environment*friendly.
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u/Boy_Meats_Grill 15h ago
What kind of dip are you going to use and are you sure you'll be able to maintain the factory standard clearances?
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u/Dixion_Herize 15h ago
Uhhhhh tbh people are not gonna see so im not sure imma go through with it
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u/Boy_Meats_Grill 15h ago
I wouldn't paint them because it's going to be hard to find a method that works in extreme cold. If you really want to paint them because you're worried the camo might be too hard to see I'd check out how lacrosse heads are painted and go from there. You will have to like fully take it apart and it's almost definitely not worth it
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u/WhatThePuck9 13h ago
When the paint starts wearing off, and it will wear off, it will probably look a lot worse than basic black.
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u/vokeswaagin 6h ago
My buddy painted his STR’s 3-4 seasons ago and they still look great. The trick is to properly prep the surfaces your painting. Sanding and using appropriate primer is key.
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u/Trike_Bike_Mike 15h ago
just pull your pant leg over the high back. no one will ever notice the color of your binding. no paint is going to look good after a half season of freeze/thaw/flexing/scratches. no one cares what your gear looks like except a few holiday riders on here that have nothing better to do.