Of course I knew this would happen eventually, but not a month into owning my all carbon Cannondale. Another bike knocked into it and it hit a cement pillar at our favorite coffee shop. The frame itself is ok but the paint is scratched in 3 places along the top tube. Not too major of a scratch, each is less than 0.5cm, but I wondered what is the next step in protecting my significant investment.

I have heard washing with mild soap and water, dry thoroughly and apply clear nail polish over the blemishes is one way to go. I routinely clean and inspect my bike with a thorough going over every week so I will know if it develops any further problems, but I want to protect the frame underneath the blemishes before any problems develop.

Thanks in advance!