Getting Specialized bike repaired/refurbed

Carlm90
Carlm90 Posts: 92
edited September 2011 in Workshop
Hello,

I'm looking to get minor damage repaired on my bike like stone chips to the carbon and small scratches. Where can I get this done for my Specialized bike? I would like to go to the dealer but don't think I can so I'm not sure who to turn to for this one.

Thanks,
Carl
I'm cycling 300 miles to Amsterdam on 15th -18th September to raise £1,200 for SCOPE. If you would like to sponsor me, please visit my blog http://www.carl2amsterdam.com

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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    You can either DIY with touch-up paint / clear lacquer or get the frame resprayed. Cost for the latter will be in the region of £150 plus depending on the complexity of the finish / transfers etc.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • Carlm90
    Carlm90 Posts: 92
    Ok, well I'm putting it on the insurance anyway to get it done properly.

    Does anyone know any good places around the M25?

    Thanks,
    Carl :)
    I'm cycling 300 miles to Amsterdam on 15th -18th September to raise £1,200 for SCOPE. If you would like to sponsor me, please visit my blog http://www.carl2amsterdam.com
  • Pseudonym
    Pseudonym Posts: 1,032
    getting a full respray seems a bit OTT for a few stone chips - why bother...?

    The most helpful thing I can suggest is simply not to worry about it and carry on riding...
  • mouth
    mouth Posts: 1,195
    Pseudonym wrote:
    getting a full respray seems a bit OTT for a few stone chips - why bother...?

    The most helpful thing I can suggest is simply not to worry about it and carry on riding...

    +1 you bought it to ride not look at. It's not like the sponsors are at the side of the road watching you.
    The only disability in life is a poor attitude.
  • mouth
    mouth Posts: 1,195
    Pseudonym wrote:
    getting a full respray seems a bit OTT for a few stone chips - why bother...?

    The most helpful thing I can suggest is simply not to worry about it and carry on riding...

    +1 you bought it to ride not look at. It's not like the sponsors are at the side of the road watching you.
    The only disability in life is a poor attitude.
  • Twostage
    Twostage Posts: 987
    Nail varnish for small chips.
  • ooermissus
    ooermissus Posts: 811
    Carlm90 wrote:
    Ok, well I'm putting it on the insurance anyway to get it done properly.

    You have insurance that pays out for paint chips?
  • nochekmate
    nochekmate Posts: 3,460
    ...and presumably an excess to pay on any claim made?
  • Carlm90
    Carlm90 Posts: 92
    No excess and I am getting parts repaired on the bike if I feel they need repairing? I don't see the problem.
    I'm cycling 300 miles to Amsterdam on 15th -18th September to raise £1,200 for SCOPE. If you would like to sponsor me, please visit my blog http://www.carl2amsterdam.com
  • ooermissus
    ooermissus Posts: 811
    Carlm90 wrote:
    No excess and I am getting parts repaired on the bike if I feel they need repairing? I don't see the problem.

    I guess I'm just confused as to why your insurance would pay out for minor damage like that - especially without any excess.

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