Hoverboards are a unique and fun way to transport yourself around town, offering a fantastic leisure option for both kids and adults. They can also be rather expensive. Encountering nicks, dings, and scratches can be a common problem for board owners. It’s important to know how to fix your hoverboard when that happens.
How to Protect a Hoverboard From Scratches
Whenever you are riding your hoverboard outdoors in uncertain terrain, accidents can happen. That is why we have assembled some tips and guidance to help consumers avoid scratching their hoverboards.
Scratch-prevention Tips
Here are some useful tips to help hoverboard enthusiasts avoid scratches and related damage, so they can enjoy their favorite pastime without any fear of causing accidental damage.
Rubber Protection Kits
Many companies manufacture and sell rubber protection kits, which are purpose-built to help hoverboards avoid scratches. The standard 2-piece rubber protection kit is easy to install, requiring no special tools. They generally are affixed across each wheel arch. If you want the maximum amount of protection, companies also sell a 6-piece rubber protection kit. These larger kits feature rubber strips that attach to the wheel arches and the front and back edges of the board. Make sure you learn how to properly remove your hoverboard’s wheels before installing.
Tip: They generally are affixed across each wheel arch
Foam Tape and Rubber Tape
There is a DIY method of protecting hoverboards from scratches if you don’t feel comfortable purchasing one of the third-party protection kits. You can simply buy a roll of foam tape or rubber tape and apply it to the wheel arches yourself. This is an easy and cost-effective way to customize your hoverboard and reduce the number of scratches that appear on it.
Tip: You can simply buy a roll of foam tape or rubber tape and apply it to the wheel arches yourself
Exercise Caution While Riding
The best way to avoid scratches is to avoid any scenarios in which your hoverboard could become damaged. Be sure to exercise caution while riding your hoverboard. Avoid difficult terrain, such as batches of rocks, and be sure to completely avoid puddles and mud. Also, be sure to learn how to properly operate your self-balancing scooter before taking it out on uneven surfaces.
Tip: Be sure to exercise caution while riding your hoverboard
Hoverboard Replacement Shells
If the worst does happen and your hoverboard receives a number of unsightly scratches, it may be time to purchase a replacement shell. Many third-party manufacturers sell full-body hoverboard exterior cases, which can be installed at home. Additionally, the hoverboard’s original manufacturer could also sell these replacement shells. We would recommend contacting them directly, as these shells will be purpose-built to fit your particular make and model.
Tip: Many third-party manufacturers sell full-body hoverboard exterior cases, which can be installed at home
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoverboard
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-balancing_scooter
*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPRfDS5d-C4
*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxL5S5pvXSc
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyroscope
