Scratches

jamesyp21
jamesyp21 Posts: 36
edited March 2011 in Workshop
Right, I was looking at a new bike, and saw a pretty good deal, but the shop rang me, afer I had reserved it, to say there were some pretty deep scratches on the frame. There is only one left, and it is a 2010 model, so not able to wait for more stock.

How serious is this? I am not too bothered about aesthetics - if I ride fast enough, no one will see, anyway! But if the scratch is right down to the metal, should I leave it, or is it easily fixable, and worth trying to get even more money off?

Thanks!

James

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  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    I'd haggle for more money off and then just touch up the scratches if they've gone down to bare metal. Halfords et al do a range of little touch-up paint things; bit like a mascara with a brush in the lid. Find a close enough colour match plus a clearcoat, and I doubt anyone else will ever notice.

    If, however, by scratch, they actually mean a gouge caused by some tw@t allowing the bike to fall over against something sharp, ignore the above and get a second opinion.
  • jamesyp21
    jamesyp21 Posts: 36
    Unfortunately, I fear it is the gouge option. Although, the guy didn't sound too knowledgeable on the phone. Will check it out tonight.

    I am defintely going to try and get money off, if it is their last one, and it is damaged, they must be itching to get rid of it, for cheap!

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