Sticky Johnson Deluxe Basecoat

Strip and fully re-wax your board every 2–3 months, or whenever the wax looks flat, discoloured, or has lost its beading. Between full re-waxes, comb your existing wax before each session and add a thin fresh top coat. If you're transitioning between seasons, strip the old wax and switch to the correct temperature formula.

A basecoat is highly recommended. Basecoat is a harder wax applied first to create a layer of textured bumps that your temperature-specific top coat grips onto. Without it, your top coat can slide around and wear off faster. Apply Sticky Johnson Basecoat in a crosshatch pattern first, then layer your Cool or Cold wax on top for maximum grip.

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Yes. Sticky Johnson produces a dedicated basecoat wax designed to pair with all four temperature topcoat variants — Tropical, Warm, Cool, and Cold.