Lacquer on my carbon frame bubbling up (photos attached)

brit66

Anyone has similar issues? I'm assuming it's just the lacquer and so cosmetic.

Bike is three years old and from Wiggle (Focus Izalco). Anyone know if the frame is guaranteed for longer than the standard one year guarantee?

If not, is a repaint a realistic option - in terms of price?

Gazzaputt

I'd email Wiggle the pics and see what they say.

amaferanga

Respray of frame/forks will probably cost £200 plus.

Chrissz

Have you ridden it in the rain??

Chip \'oyler

Do you live near the sea?

brit66

I live about 150 miles from the sea.

I did make the mistake of washing it a few times in those three years, so that could explain it?

brit66

...I've also sweated over it profusely at times, somtimes even whilst riding it.

STEFANOS4784

Lacquer on my frame is looking is coming off also, i'll worry about it when it snaps and i'm under the wheels of a lorry

lucan

STEFANOS4784 wrote:

Lacquer on my frame is looking is coming off also, i'll worry about it when it snaps and i'm under the wheels of a lorry

I bet you won't

markmod

Have you used muck off or similar on it, when you wash it?

Chip \'oyler

Is there a mobile phone mast nearby?

markos1963

Do you keep it in the shed? Spiders webs are notorious for causing defects in carbon frames leading to catastrofic failures whilst descending steep hills

Chip \'oyler

Do you read the Daily Mail?

Si C

Do you own a Cairn Terrior called 'Bobby'?

Percy Vera

Are you a member of a club?

danowat

LMAO

brit66

Ha, bloody, ha.

Seriously, I'm wondering if the radio waves from my TV might have something to do with it?

Kingtut87

I'm have a similar thing on my carbon frame. Not sure whats caused it. Not really worried about it too much, but keeping an eye on it anyway.

rake

erm if you look, its happening where various mounts are attached to the frame. looks like movement has done it, the paint doesnt appear to be stuck very well, maybe to hard.

brit66

...the reason: it was standing next to the TV when I inadvertently hit the remote and switched it over to Eastenders... my bike have never seen Eastenders!

I'm sure a few more bubbles appeared after this?

Will mention to Wiggle as well.

danowat

Pressure washer?

Weejie54

My guess is that it is the lacquer bubbling at stress points (poor adhesion) through flexing and it could be a sign that it wasn't applied correctly.

Chip \'oyler

brit66 wrote:

...the reason: it was standing next to the TV when I inadvertently hit the remote and switched it over to Eastenders... my bike have never seen Eastenders!

I'm sure a few more bubbles appeared after this?

Will mention to Wiggle as well.

I swapped my chainset to a compact and my frame started bubbling