Scratched carbon frame - any recommendations?
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So it was scratched on a rock, do not think there is any actual structure damage on the frame, as the bike just scrapped the rock, as it was knocked. I called Intense in the UK, they suggested a car body-shop for repairs, which was quite surprised with.
Any recommendations, ideally around home counties area for a repair?
Thanks
G
Any recommendations, ideally around home counties area for a repair?
Thanks
G
Edited by Gio G on Monday 26th November 09:18
Which side of the Home Counties? I had some car bits done at TGM Sport in Fleet and the paint shop guy there (Will) does all sorts of things (very high end stuff including carbon fibre), and I get the impression is a perfectionist and if he'd be interested in doing a bike frame it would be an incredible job.
Once it's fixed: https://www.invisiframe.co.uk/ worth every penny , it's almost invisible on my bike!
I had my road bike blow over in the wind and hit a wall. That took a chunk out of the shiny red paint on a seat stay down to the white primer/undercoat?
I "fixed" it with a blob of my wife's nail varnish. It's the wrong red, but it's less obvious than a big white chip out of the paint. I was going to wheel the bike into Boots or Superdrug to match the nail varnish to the paint, but life's too short for being that fussy.
I "fixed" it with a blob of my wife's nail varnish. It's the wrong red, but it's less obvious than a big white chip out of the paint. I was going to wheel the bike into Boots or Superdrug to match the nail varnish to the paint, but life's too short for being that fussy.
snotrag said:
Ignore it. Seriously it will cost a fortune to have it painted, which will also void the warranty. Its a mountain bike, they get scratched. If you care, you should have invisisframed it before the first ride. I'm not being arsey, I genuinely think that's probably the best advice.
Have much is a fortune please? Bike is outside warranty, no concerns there.. If I didn't care, why am I asking for recommendations for places to repair it?? Your best advice is Invisiframe, but this not what I am asking for?? That advice would great after getting it fixed.. Don't think you are being arsey..G
Have you tried any of the car smart repair places?
A lot will give a yes or no and a price with a picture of the damage. I guess its just if they can match the colour well enough.
I had a look at some invisiframe but didnt like it so decided to use the thicker 3m stuff on a roll and put it on in select places. Easy to replace a section if needed. Not sure if they do a matt version though.
A lot will give a yes or no and a price with a picture of the damage. I guess its just if they can match the colour well enough.
I had a look at some invisiframe but didnt like it so decided to use the thicker 3m stuff on a roll and put it on in select places. Easy to replace a section if needed. Not sure if they do a matt version though.
james7 said:
Have you tried any of the car smart repair places?
A lot will give a yes or no and a price with a picture of the damage. I guess its just if they can match the colour well enough.
I had a look at some invisiframe but didnt like it so decided to use the thicker 3m stuff on a roll and put it on in select places. Easy to replace a section if needed. Not sure if they do a matt version though.
Yes, tried a few smart repair places, they are not interested. However a specialist company has come back with a quote of £120+vat, which I may consider, will continue to shop around.. Quite a bit of hassle, as many of them want you to strip the bike down with just the frame sent in..A lot will give a yes or no and a price with a picture of the damage. I guess its just if they can match the colour well enough.
I had a look at some invisiframe but didnt like it so decided to use the thicker 3m stuff on a roll and put it on in select places. Easy to replace a section if needed. Not sure if they do a matt version though.
G
Wooderson said:
+1 I had this repaired on my Demo 8. I dont have an after pic to hand but it was an invisable repair and they blended and matched the matt red and pearl black perfectly. Was around £180.
Edited by dogbucket on Saturday 1st December 13:17
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