Can a rub brick made for real skate spots help fix a rough fingerboard ledge? In this video, I take a wedge-style brick fingerboard obstacle through a full makeover, from dry, rough bricks that barely slide to a custom-painted ledge ready for a session.
A lot of brick fingerboard obstacles look awesome, but the rough surface can make grinds and slides a struggle. After finding a Jacuzzi Skateboards rub brick at my local skate shop, I had an idea: before using it on real skate spots, why not test it on this miniature one? I start by working the brick surface with the rub brick, then follow up with sandpaper to smooth things out further. From there, the project turns into a full custom fingerboard obstacle paint job. I repaint the ledge, add a little graffiti, and build up layers of weathering to give it that dirty, aged street-spot look. I wanted it to feel like something you’d find out skating—worn bricks, grimy details, and plenty of character.
Then comes a whole lot of clear coat to seal the artwork and finish the surface before putting it to the test. Of course, the project isn’t finished until we skate it. Once everything is dry, I get a bunch of fingerboard clips on the finished ledge and see how the surface handles grinds and slides after all that sanding, painting, and clear coating. If you’re into fingerboarding, DIY fingerboard obstacles, miniature skateparks, graffiti, or watching an idea turn into something you can actually skate, come hang out for the full process and session.
Have you tried a rub brick on a fingerboard obstacle? Drop your tips in the comments, and let me know what I should customize next. Subscribe for more fingerboard sessions, custom obstacles, art projects, and skateboarding. #Fingerboarding #FingerboardObstacles #DIYFingerboard
