scratches on frame

siddall

after every ride i take the time to wash my bike, but today after i got it caked in mud from my trail, i rode it home and started the hose down after the initial wash i always dry the remaing water off wit a towel then spray the bike wit water repeller. On closer inspection iv noticed some faint scratches and a deeper mark on the frame im puzzled as i never set my bike down on the floor and use muc off bike wash any ideas on how i can get rid of these marks cheers[B)]

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bikes get scratched. live with it.

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siddall

short and sweet lol


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Aux1

I used a black waterproof marker to cover up some scratches before I sold my old fork [:D]

Used the marker and corrector fluid to mask scratches over the decals (woke up too early, had nothing to do lol [:D])

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BjornYesterday

Hi sid, if it's a paint (not laquer) finished frame you could try t-cut on the lighter marks but the deeper ones might need touching up with the correct colour. Might work ok with a laquered finish as well but dont quote me on that will you? ;-)

Seagull

Just practice getting your body between the bike and the floor/trees/walls etc. when falling off. That will protect your bike nicely. Most bikes look a mess after a couple of years use, just how it goes really.

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joshleb

My mate puts clear book backing stuff on his frame, like what was recomended in the readers tips in MBUK.
It stops the scratches, but it makes it look uber shiny.

Dunk

My brand new reign has small scratches on it already. I just think as them as battle scars

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Jimbob_no5

scratches are good my cowan is covered, scratches make the bike look used

wwjjtt

gt85,wd40,bike spray can hide it sometime if you spray them on and wipe with paper or you could try t cut. like wot you use on your car. don't hold me responsable for bad results though cause i'm not sure if bike paint is the same.

gbrnole

Wax the scratches out.

You'll probably find that they are coming from where your shorts rub the frame when you pedal. Any mud grit on your shorts can cause this.

rubber side up

Scratches from riding are fine, i dont mind them as its to be expected.

What does annoy me is when bikes get piled on top of eachother in the car, and are left to rub together, rub marks ruined the stealthy matte black finish on my bike