How to Completely Customize a Tech Deck

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Take the grip tape off the deck but without ripping it.

   An easy way to do this is to soak the board in hot water for about 5 min.
   
   This burns out some of the glue holding the grip tape to the board. ,, Once the grip tape is off, cut two parts of the grip tape off in the same area as shown in the previous section.
   
   The two parts cut should be the same width as the line should be
   - namely, about 5 mm apart. ,, About 15 minutes should do, but 20 to 30 minutes is good if you really want to make it perfect.
   
   Done!
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   Step 2: Try to get your fingernail under the board and just very

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   Step 3: very carefully

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   Step 4: pull away.

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   Step 5: Take your time when you do this

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   Step 6: just don't rip the board.

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   Step 7: Superglue the two pieces back to the deck

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   Step 8: with both of the ends covered in grip tape

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   Step 9: so the line is in the right place.

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    Step 10: Put the board in the freezer for sometime

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    Step 11: so the glue hardens and therefore sticks the grip tape better.

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