Dings, Scratches, Marks, Chips, Worn Spots. - Bicycle Frame Protection ? - The Chainlink2024-03-28T11:44:07Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/dings-scratches-marks-chips-worn-spots-bicycle-frame-protection?feed=yes&xn_auth=noTom A.K., you are so....serio…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-01-26:2211490:Comment:8831252015-01-26T15:30:42.234ZDavid P.https://thechainlink.org/profile/DavidAPertuz
<p>Tom A.K., you are so....serious!</p>
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<p>Dug, re: protectors, that's not always the case if you apply the right material well. When I stripped down my MB-4 frameset and removed the electrical tape I had put on the top tube in 1994 I had sparkly, brand-new paint!</p>
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<p>Superficial rust on chips (e.g. from locking up) are bound to happen on a bike with a painted finish that gets used hard. It's not that big a deal, but a bit of sandpaper and paint or a dab of rust converter…</p>
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<p>Dug, re: protectors, that's not always the case if you apply the right material well. When I stripped down my MB-4 frameset and removed the electrical tape I had put on the top tube in 1994 I had sparkly, brand-new paint!</p>
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<p>Superficial rust on chips (e.g. from locking up) are bound to happen on a bike with a painted finish that gets used hard. It's not that big a deal, but a bit of sandpaper and paint or a dab of rust converter will address it just fine.</p>
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<p>Framesaver for the inside and powdercoat for the outside will together do a great job of protecting your frame in heavy use. My daily driver is PCed and got a Framesaver coat for the inside when I first built it up in 2009 and while the finish is scratched, etc. as you might expect from almost 6 years of daily use, the frame itself is in perfect shape and nothing has penetrated the coating.</p> Never use WD-40 for anything…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-01-26:2211490:Comment:8831212015-01-26T14:16:27.263ZDoug Hayneshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DougHaynes
<p>Never use WD-40 for anything other than displacing water or as a cleaner.</p>
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<p>It is not a lubricant and it is not a sufficient coating to be used as a corrosion preventative. </p>
<p>Never use WD-40 for anything other than displacing water or as a cleaner.</p>
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<p>It is not a lubricant and it is not a sufficient coating to be used as a corrosion preventative. </p> http://www.livestrong.com/art…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-01-25:2211490:Comment:8830922015-01-25T00:10:53.975ZTom A.K.https://thechainlink.org/profile/TomKrystyn
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Rusting I have no rust on any of my b…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-01-24:2211490:Comment:8829482015-01-24T22:08:17.687ZDoug Hayneshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DougHaynes
<p>I have no rust on any of my bikes because they get regular use which keeps rust from ever happening. </p>
<p>But do you know what does help propagate corrosion? Things like stick on protectors that trap dirt and moisture and hold them against the paint and base material.</p>
<p>Things like stick on protectors that trap dirt and moisture and hold them against the paint and base material. I have bikes that are well over 25 years old and have zero rust in spite of having a less than perfect…</p>
<p>I have no rust on any of my bikes because they get regular use which keeps rust from ever happening. </p>
<p>But do you know what does help propagate corrosion? Things like stick on protectors that trap dirt and moisture and hold them against the paint and base material.</p>
<p>Things like stick on protectors that trap dirt and moisture and hold them against the paint and base material. I have bikes that are well over 25 years old and have zero rust in spite of having a less than perfect finish at this point in their lives.</p>
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<p>You really want to keep your bike nice keep it clean and, if you really want to get crazy, keep it waxed, and you will live a corrosion free life.<br/> <br/> <cite>Tom A.K. said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/dings-scratches-marks-chips-worn-spots-bicycle-frame-protection?x=1&id=2211490%3ATopic%3A882122&page=2#2211490Comment882992"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Seriously, Dug. Some people like things in different ways in life. We don't all have to conform. Seriously, I can appreciate what style of bike you like. But seriously, I started this thread to get useful advice about possibly using bicycle accessories on my bikes. O K , seriously, I respectfully accept your advice of letting it be. But I'm not gonna take it Dug. Rust, I don't want to tolerate it on any part of my bike. You are welcome to have it on yours. I have bikes that are over 25 years old that I've cared for. So seriously, you go enjoy your bikes your way, i'll enjoy mine. Get over it. Seriously.</div>
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</blockquote> I used a scratch repair kit f…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-01-24:2211490:Comment:8830762015-01-24T18:32:25.241ZIrvin Steinerthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/IrvinSteinert
<p>I used a scratch repair kit from an auto parts store and it worked really well. After you make that repair then you could try that "helicopter tape" which seems like a good idea.</p>
<p>I used a scratch repair kit from an auto parts store and it worked really well. After you make that repair then you could try that "helicopter tape" which seems like a good idea.</p> Seriously, Dug. Some people l…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-01-24:2211490:Comment:8829922015-01-24T18:08:45.665ZTom A.K.https://thechainlink.org/profile/TomKrystyn
Seriously, Dug. Some people like things in different ways in life. We don't all have to conform. Seriously, I can appreciate what style of bike you like. But seriously, I started this thread to get useful advice about possibly using bicycle accessories on my bikes. O K , seriously, I respectfully accept your advice of letting it be. But I'm not gonna take it Dug. Rust, I don't want to tolerate it on any part of my bike. You are welcome to have it on yours. I have bikes that are over 25 years…
Seriously, Dug. Some people like things in different ways in life. We don't all have to conform. Seriously, I can appreciate what style of bike you like. But seriously, I started this thread to get useful advice about possibly using bicycle accessories on my bikes. O K , seriously, I respectfully accept your advice of letting it be. But I'm not gonna take it Dug. Rust, I don't want to tolerate it on any part of my bike. You are welcome to have it on yours. I have bikes that are over 25 years old that I've cared for. So seriously, you go enjoy your bikes your way, i'll enjoy mine. Get over it. Seriously. We're almost to the point of…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-01-24:2211490:Comment:8830732015-01-24T16:02:11.974ZJaik S.https://thechainlink.org/profile/JSmith
<p>We're almost to the point of getting protectors for our protectors to keep the protectors looking nice.</p>
<p>We're almost to the point of getting protectors for our protectors to keep the protectors looking nice.</p> You are not going to get rust…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-01-24:2211490:Comment:8829912015-01-24T15:37:01.825ZDoug Hayneshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DougHaynes
<p>You are not going to get rust that weakens the frame on something that is used and maintained decently. Corrosion is not some magic beast that eats your bike away the second there is a chip in the coating; it takes YEARS for untreated corrosion to cause structural damage.</p>
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<p>Seriously, get over it.</p>
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<p>You are not going to get rust that weakens the frame on something that is used and maintained decently. Corrosion is not some magic beast that eats your bike away the second there is a chip in the coating; it takes YEARS for untreated corrosion to cause structural damage.</p>
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<p>Seriously, get over it.</p>
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<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/dings-scratches-marks-chips-worn-spots-bicycle-frame-protection?page=2&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A882921&x=1#2211490Comment882921"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Beausage is understandable. My bike does look like it's been used. I just don't want it to get real messed up or have rust weaken the frame. <br/> <br/> <cite>notoriousDUG said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/dings-scratches-marks-chips-worn-spots-bicycle-frame-protection?page=2&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A882917&x=1#2211490Comment882757"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>You could also save time and money and just <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Beausage" target="_blank">get over it</a>.</p>
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<p>Beausage is where it is at.</p>
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</blockquote> Beausage is understandable. M…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-01-24:2211490:Comment:8829212015-01-24T05:24:58.586ZTom A.K.https://thechainlink.org/profile/TomKrystyn
Beausage is understandable. My bike does look like it's been used. I just don't want it to get real messed up or have rust weaken the frame. <br></br>
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Beausage is understandable. My bike does look like it's been used. I just don't want it to get real messed up or have rust weaken the frame. <br/>
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<cite>notoriousDUG said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/dings-scratches-marks-chips-worn-spots-bicycle-frame-protection?page=2&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A882917&x=1#2211490Comment882757"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>You could also save time and money and just <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Beausage" target="_blank">get over it</a>.</p>
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<p>Beausage is where it is at.</p>
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</blockquote> I enjoy the patina of a dinge…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-01-24:2211490:Comment:8829172015-01-24T04:51:08.433Zolloyd1https://thechainlink.org/profile/olloyd1
<p>I enjoy the patina of a dinged up frame.</p>
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<p>I enjoy the patina of a dinged up frame.</p>
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