We just got back from a long road trip with the bikes on the roof. We bought some covers this time to keep stuff off the fronts of the bikes. Unfortunately the velcro tabs that keep the covers on the bikes rubbed on my downtube (right near head tube) and left some unsightly marks. DH thought that gently sanding with extremely fine wet sandpaper would get them out. Needless to say, now there is a big dull patch where the clear coat came off (or at least thats what it looks like)... anybody have any ideas?
p.s. we drove ~15 hours each way and the weather was so cold and wet that we only rode once!never again!!
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03-22-2008, 03:27 PM #1
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DH killed my bike paint
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03-22-2008, 04:17 PM #2
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I think it's too late now.
What should have originally been done is to wax the marks off, not sandpaper
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03-22-2008, 04:19 PM #3
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Or a pencil eraser.
The clear-coat should be touch-up-able. Go by a body shop and ask.
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03-22-2008, 05:01 PM #4
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Of course if it's steel, get it repainted. And you get to pick a new color
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03-22-2008, 05:18 PM #5
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(((Beane)))) that's very sad. I'm sure your DH feels terrible, especially since he was trying to protect it. This stuff happens. You can always repaint, but maybe call the factory and see if they can offer any advice on how to touch it up.
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03-22-2008, 06:00 PM #6
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We'll take it to a shop or call the folks at waterford/gunnar, but I doubt it can be fixed... He does feel bad and I wouldn't mind a repaint at some point... I could just put a sticker over it too.
is there any reason having the clear coat slightly abraded a bit would make it more susceptible to rust?
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