CHIPPED PAINT

FAT_ROB
FAT_ROB Posts: 116
edited January 2009 in Workshop
Ey up

Bit of a stupid question but one which well just annoys me a bit really

I take the back wheel out of my bike occasionaly, Im sure everyone here does, things like punctures changing wheels etc etc, latley I have noticed that the paint around the dropouts has become chipped and well just tatty looking this is not 'damage' per se but just W&T

Should I bother repainting them or is this always gonna happen??
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  • Slow Downcp
    Slow Downcp Posts: 3,041
    It's always going to happen
    Carlsberg don't make cycle clothing, but if they did it would probably still not be as good as Assos
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,273
    A good bottle of Jim Beam should give you a clearer view about this
    left the forum March 2023
  • andrew_s
    andrew_s Posts: 2,511
    Inevitable wear and tear, which doesn't make any difference.

    Those who don't like it can fork out for chromed or stainless dropouts on their next custom (steel) frame, or get an unpainted titanium frame.

    Touchup paint will flake off quickly. If you go for a respray, leave the frame 6 months for the paint to properly harden before using it.

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