Small chip in steel frame

Kafka\'s Doll
Kafka\'s Doll Posts: 208
edited April 2008 in Workshop
Do I just touch it up with some paint? Twas causes by a bang from a d-lock rather than any substantial collision, so I don't think I have to worry about it too much. But I don't want it to rust or anything. Can you get frame protectors for a top tube?

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  • pete.whelan
    pete.whelan Posts: 788
    Touch it up with a dab of paint. Try matching with the little tins of Humbrol from model shops or even nail varish.
    Recipe: shave legs sparingly, rub in embrocation and drizzle with freshly squeezed baby oil.
  • normanp
    normanp Posts: 279
    I found Humbrol a bit delicate - but car touch up paint (in a tiny bottle with brush) ideal. Remove rust, dry well. The finish is a bit blobby and not the exact colour but I don't think it matters myself - could probably be applied as thinner layers with a little wet & dry between for a better finish.
  • z000m
    z000m Posts: 544
    hammeright not the hammer finish version of the paint, its very thick so builds up easy. takes ages to dry out properly though.
    New Build
  • hodsgod
    hodsgod Posts: 226
    z000m wrote:
    hammeright not the hammer finish version of the paint, its very thick so builds up easy. takes ages to dry out properly though.

    Good call, Hammerite is a very good rust protector.
  • Kafka\'s Doll
    Kafka\'s Doll Posts: 208
    Grand. Thanks all.
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    z000m wrote:
    hammeright not the hammer finish version of the paint, its very thick so builds up easy. takes ages to dry out properly though.

    It's called Smoothrite :lol:
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.

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