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Paintwork trouble

  • 13-02-2013 5:30pm
    #1
    homer simpson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,852 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    I purchased a Forme bike in Sept last year, chuffed to bits with it but today I took the front wheel off (only the 3rd time it's been off) to put it into my car to go get it serviced and bits of paint dropped to the ground when I loosened the nut :eek:.

    I've left the bike into the bike shop for the service but wondering what if anything can be done about the paintwork when I get it back ???

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Comments

  • #2
    dave_o_brien
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,301 ✭✭✭dave_o_brien


    You're bike is obviously no longer safe to cycle. Fortunately for you, I run a bicycle recycling service, free of charge and all. Just drop it over to me, and I'll look after it. It's best to do this quickly; like a plaster, the faster this is gone, the less it'll hurt.



    In all seriousness, you've nothing to worry about. It's only paint. If you really want to "fix" it, car body paint, basic enamel or even nail polish will all work, although these will also get worn away with time.


  • #3
    homer simpson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,852 ✭✭✭homer simpson


    dave_o_brien wrote: »
    You're bike is obviously no longer safe to cycle. Fortunately for you, I run a bicycle recycling service, free of charge and all. Just drop it over to me, and I'll look after it. It's best to do this quickly; like a plaster, the faster this is gone, the less it'll hurt.



    In all seriousness, you've nothing to worry about. It's only paint.

    ha ha.

    I know its nothing serious just now, but will the area not begin to rust if left as it is? Which is why I'd rather sort it if I can before it does become an issue. Thing is I haven't a clue how to sort it. I could stick a dab of paint on it myself but I'd rather get it done properly.


  • #4
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 25,531 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    If it's steel, sand off the area, grey primer, black overcoat. All from Halfords, probably 25euro for enough to do this 100 times over. Takes about 5-10 minutes to sand, 1 minute to prime, take a break, let it dry in a dry clean area, cover with the top coat (about 1 minute), let it dry, job done.

    If it is aluminium, it will oxidise (it's like rust only whitish), it is actually tougher than aluminium if I remember correctly but if you want to paint it, same as above.


  • #5
    homer simpson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,852 ✭✭✭homer simpson


    Zyzz wrote: »
    Oh my god that bike is ruined..throw it away before people start pointing and laughing at you..





    :pac:

    I didn't post this in after hours by mistake did I? :rolleyes:

    It's my first road bike and I paid a lot of money (to me it was) it's the first time I've encountered anything like this and as I plan to keep the bike for as long as I can I don't want to have to worry about rusting every time it rains on my cycle...

    Kinda sorry I asked now!


  • #6
    Zyzz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,874 ✭✭✭Zyzz


    Post deleted, no need to get your knickers/padded cycle shorts in a twist.


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  • #7
    dave_o_brien
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,301 ✭✭✭dave_o_brien


    homer simpson wrote: »

    I didn't post this in after hours by mistake did I? :rolleyes:

    It's my first road bike and I paid a lot of money (to me it was) it's the first time I've encountered anything like this and as I plan to keep the bike for as long as I can I don't want to have to worry about rusting every time it rains on my cycle...

    Kinda sorry I asked now!

    Sorry if we've annoyed you.

    Surface oxidation on the aluminium is nothing to worry about structurally. If you decide to touch up the paint, you should know that the friction caused by putting your fork back on and off repeatedly will chip the paint again, and the job becomes repetitive.

    There really is nothing to worry about, but cramcycle's post covers the best way to touch it up. Black mail polish is also quite effective for small areas, though if your fork is a matt finish, it can stand out a bit.


  • #8
    happytramp
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    The paint on the inside of the dropout will always break off, nothing to be done about that part anyway.


  • #9
    homer simpson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,852 ✭✭✭homer simpson


    Zyzz wrote: »
    Post deleted, no need to get your knickers/padded cycle shorts in a twist.
    dave_o_brien wrote: »
    Sorry if we've annoyed you.

    Surface oxidation on the aluminium is nothing to worry about structurally. If you decide to touch up the paint, you should know that the friction caused by putting your fork back on and off repeatedly will chip the paint again, and the job becomes repetitive.

    There really is nothing to worry about, but cramcycle's post covers the best way to touch it up. Black mail polish is also quite effective for small areas, though if your fork is a matt finish, it can stand out a bit.
    happytramp wrote: »
    The paint on the inside of the dropout will always break off, nothing to be done about that part anyway.


    Sorry for the slight over reaction to your post Zyzz, been one of those days just :o

    Thanks for the help folks thought it a bit disconcerting to find the paint on the floor just but thankfully it seems as if its nothing to worry about :)


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