ultegra sl paint

resolute
resolute Posts: 46
edited March 2009 in Workshop
Does anyone know where I can get paint to touch up a scratch on an ultegra sl crank? I was changing the pedals this morning and I slipped onto the crank and there is now a silver scratch on the dark grey finish. Shimano say they don't do a paint for it themselves - and they recommended going to car shops that deal with cars so perhaps halfords?

Not interested in replies that say 'you will get over it' - this isn't a valid response for the question.

Thanks

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  • balthazar
    balthazar Posts: 1,565
    resolute wrote:
    Not interested in replies that say 'you will get over it' - this isn't a valid response for the question.
    Thanks

    Crikey! Well that put everybody in their place.

    Grey primer and a suitable silver spray from Halfords or similar, Get a small good quality brush from an art shop, spray the paint into the lid, and apply many thin layers, drying in between. You will need cellulose thinners or gunwash to clean the brush.
  • resolute
    resolute Posts: 46
    sorry about being blunt just last time this happened to my shifters from putting it next to a wall noone seemed very helpful saying that kind of response, which doesn't really resolve the problem.

    Thanks for the advise though, just annoying when this kind of thing happens especially when it could have been avoided if I had taken a bit more care :cry:
  • softlad
    softlad Posts: 3,513
    A tin of Humbrol enamel (airfix paint) and a small modelling brush would be best for a touch-up, unless you want to strip the entire coating and re-finish.

    Either that, or just don't worry - you will get over it.. ;)
  • resolute
    resolute Posts: 46
    softlad wrote:
    A tin of Humbrol enamel (airfix paint) and a small modelling brush would be best for a touch-up, unless you want to strip the entire coating and re-finish.

    Either that, or just don't worry - you will get over it.. ;)

    The fact of the matter is I probably won't end up using any of these suggestions and just leave it, but its nice to know that if eventually I do want to do something these options ARE available. Do you know where this kind of paint can be found in London?

    Thanks for the advice.
  • softlad
    softlad Posts: 3,513
    probably any model/hobby supplies shop, or toy shop would be the best bet. It is pretty cheap, so you could get a few shades and mix the paint to the correct tone...
  • resolute
    resolute Posts: 46
    softlad wrote:
    probably any model/hobby supplies shop, or toy shop would be the best bet. It is pretty cheap, so you could get a few shades and mix the paint to the correct tone...

    Thanks a lot - legendary info there. Is this paint likely to be rain resistant?
  • resolute
    resolute Posts: 46
    Thanks for all the tips to those that got involved. one final question, does anyone know of a model shop chain or branch in the london area that might be able to accomodate me on this problem?

    Thanks
  • softlad
    softlad Posts: 3,513
    resolute wrote:

    Thanks a lot - legendary info there. Is this paint likely to be rain resistant?

    it's enamel paint, so yes it is waterproof. As for finding a shop - just look for model shops or toy shops in yellow pages...
  • justresting
    justresting Posts: 292
    I'm not saying get over it, but fairly soon the scratch will lose its ' shine ' and become less obvious.
    ' From the sharks in the penthouse,
    to the rats in the basement,
    its not that far '

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