Titanium Frame Scratch Removal

Welsh Pirate

As the title of the post says really, I bought a Van Nicholas Yukon a few months ago for my daily commute.

Unfortunately some dopey twonk at my work has managed to scratch the top tube when they were removing their bike :evil:

The scratches are only superficial, but are noticable. Any suggestions as to the best way to get rid of them?

I've thought about using wet & dry, but even the finest grade that I have feels too abrasive to match the existing finish of the frame.

Any advice greatfully received!

Cheers!

Smokin Joe

Solvol Autosol is mildly abrasive and might just polish them out, otherwise a tasteful decal might hide them without looking too naff.

ASC1951

Welsh Pirate wrote:

The scratches are only superficial, but are noticable. Any suggestions as to the best way to get rid of them?
Any advice greatfully received!

Don't bother -
- it's your commuter
- you'll get another scratch soon
- that's why we get Ti frames, scratches don't become a rust point.

I apply the same principle to my car. That does rust, but it's still just a fridge with wheels.

gundersen

you could always throw it away and buy a new one?

ned_wills

Iv'e got an old Airborne Zeppilin and the best thing I have found is Scotchbrite. Unless the scratch is deep then you may want to work it out with wet and dry then finish with Scotchbrite or Brasso if you want it very shiny.

Remember, a titanium frame is for life not just for christmas