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DIY Skate Spot in 5 Minutes! 3 Easy Tips.

Zack Dowdy2 skaters recommend it · 2 mentions, 2019 to 2025
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43K views · 7 years ago · Tutorial · Beginner

Zack Dowdy shows three quick ways to turn a curb or ledge into a skate spot: clear enamel or lacquer, spray paint, and a rub brick. Filmed in 2019 with product links in the description.

Why skaters like it

Gets linked in threads about lacquer or enamel for curbs, since it shows how to make a spot slide with cheap hardware store supplies.

“Either will work. Lacquer dries faster but I think enamel is harder long term, but takes longer to cure. …”

u/GrapeApeAffe · Full comment

What skaters said on Reddit

u/GrapeApeAffe2025 · 2 points

Either will work. Lacquer dries faster but I think enamel is harder long term, but takes longer to cure. Zack Dowdy had a video where he did a poll and it was split between the 2. [VIDEO]

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