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Post by Jimbo on Sept 15, 2014 18:28:49 GMT
 Hope photo works but I have managed to scratch paint off the down tube by not tightening the roof clamp properly although it had a cloth around it. Proper gutted as a bit OCD about this sort of thing. Any ideas? Thinking I will touch up with black paint so less obvious  ? |
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Post by Killswitch73 on Sept 15, 2014 18:33:56 GMT
some bling stickers mate , dont paint it unless its a good job . it looks anodized so paint will show up and perhaps make a mess of it . bikes get scratched all the time on trails its inevitable.
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Post by wolfenstein on Sept 15, 2014 18:36:20 GMT
Battlescar  |
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Post by Jimbo on Sept 15, 2014 18:41:08 GMT
What about some protection / heli tape? Do they do it in black?
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Post by Jimbo on Sept 15, 2014 18:56:08 GMT
If it was a stone chip fair enough but something stupid in transportation does my head in ? |
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Post by kalli on Sept 15, 2014 19:00:18 GMT
My bikes matt black and seems to get marked quite easy. My hubby uses matt black spray paint. He sprays it on rubs it back, sprays it again ect just on the scratched/scuffed areas. He sort of builds it up I guess, but after he's finished you can't tell where it was marked in the first place. I've had some big scratches on it to.
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Post by adamc on Sept 15, 2014 19:12:26 GMT
Yeah you could try some paint, just use some very fine grit sand paper after to flat it back.
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Post by Fidius on Sept 15, 2014 19:37:28 GMT
gutted if its any consolation my mate did this with his giant trance x1 .......first day out on it and the only damage was from the bike rack with the bike being not secured properly and bumpy roads of Britain needles to say it happens .....still im sharing your pain mate |
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Post by notsarkyadam on Sept 15, 2014 22:44:13 GMT
Ask Gunner for one of my mtbe stickers I've paid for and not received , and plonk that on it!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2014 6:34:08 GMT
Adam I've got spare MTBE stickers - want em? it might shut you up going on about the bloody things  |
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Post by notsarkyadam on Sept 16, 2014 6:35:05 GMT
Wouldn't wipe my botty on then!!!!  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2014 6:39:27 GMT
Jimbo - as has been said - stickers (Be careful what you pick as it can look cack - I personally wouldn't do this, not a fan of stickers) or experiment with black paint somewhere not visible on the bike. When you've achieved what you want via rubbing back - go for it on the offending area.
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Post by Jimbo on Sept 16, 2014 6:54:59 GMT
Cheers guys, my present thought process and easiest option is mud!
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Post by notsarkyadam on Sept 16, 2014 7:01:24 GMT
In all seriousness black carbon effect frame protection would look well, I've used some on my Parwood
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Post by Jimbo on Sept 16, 2014 7:51:54 GMT
In all seriousness black carbon effect frame protection would look well, I've used some on my Parwood Sounds ideal as I am worried it might happen again, do you have a link to it? cheers |
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Post by notsarkyadam on Sept 16, 2014 8:14:16 GMT
eBay item no. 321316818774
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Post by Jimbo on Sept 16, 2014 8:28:06 GMT
Excellent, ordered and thank you. Is it easy to apply, obviously ensure it is spotless clean but do i need to use a hairdryer as I have heard this recommended?
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Post by cubist88 on Sept 16, 2014 8:30:02 GMT
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Post by notsarkyadam on Sept 16, 2014 8:41:13 GMT
Excellent, ordered and thank you. Is it easy to apply, obviously ensure it is spotless clean but do i need to use a hairdryer as I have heard this recommended? Nah, just clean the area with IPA or good solvent.. It's only a sticker |
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Post by barffy on Sept 16, 2014 9:09:52 GMT
It's character! I had a similar issue with my bike on the rack but it wasn't my frame paint, it was my Pike stanchion  |
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Post by Jimbo on Sept 16, 2014 9:49:37 GMT
Anyone know if the thule 591 is less likely to rub than my old thule ones?
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Post by notsarkyadam on Sept 16, 2014 9:52:37 GMT
I stretch inner tubes over my saris buckles and ties, less harsh!
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Post by Jimbo on Sept 16, 2014 10:58:45 GMT
cheers
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