Resin Tint Opacities

When you choose a resin tint color, you also get to choose how opaque (solid) or transparent (see-through) that color is. This dramatically affects how your board looks and which details show through.

Three Opacity Levels

Transparent - **What you see:** The color is visible but semi-transparent. Your stringer, foam color, and internal details show through clearly. - **Aesthetic:** Classic, light, elegant. Colors appear more vibrant and alive because of the depth. - **Best for:** Boards with beautiful stringers (especially balsa or multi-wood glue-ups) that you want to showcase. Lighter builds where you want to see the foam structure. - **Price:** Lowest (base resin tint price)

50/50 Opaque - **What you see:** Half the board is colored, half the foam color shows through. Stringer visible but more muted. - **Aesthetic:** Rich, sophisticated color with hints of foam and stringer showing through. Creates depth and complexity. - **Best for:** Surfers who want color without completely hiding the board's internal structure. Great for intricate stringers you're proud of. - **Price:** Mid-range

100% Opaque - **What you see:** Completely solid color from top to bottom. No foam showing, stringer mostly hidden. Pure color. - **Aesthetic:** Bold, clean, professional. Ideal for solid company branding or sleek modern designs. - **Best for:** Solid-color designs, company signage boards, wall-hanging boards where you want color to dominate. Also great if your stringer is simple basswood and you want to hide it. - **Price:** Highest (requires more pigment)

Combining Opacity with Stringer Choice

- Transparent + Balsa Stringer = Stunning, shows off the wood grain beautifully - 50/50 + Cedar Stringer = Rich, balanced look with the wood subtly visible - 100% Opaque + Black Ply = Clean, contemporary, all about the color - 100% Opaque + Colored Foam = Seamless, monochromatic look - Transparent + Colored Foam = Modern, minimalist, interesting interplay of colors

Pro tip: If you're doing a custom airspray design on top, solid (100% opaque) underneath often looks better than transparent, because the color base won't compete with the painted design.