Carbon seatpost contacted cement and caused abrasion to paint – see photos.
Any ideas on how to fix this? The damage is very superficial, can't feel it when running finger over.
by PlaneRealistic1692
Carbon seatpost contacted cement and caused abrasion to paint – see photos.
Any ideas on how to fix this? The damage is very superficial, can't feel it when running finger over.
by PlaneRealistic1692
8 Comments
There are many ways to fix this, many dumb, many smart. Take a fine black matte paint pen and cover them up, use a clean paper towel to wipe away excess or errors. I can’t expect perfection for such marks.
Black sharpie or
Black touch up paint or
Very fine finishing sanding sponge, finish with sharpie / paint
Sharpie or black paint pen. If that doesn’t work try some positive self talk.
Most expensive option: Nail Polish
Middle Option: Sharpie
Cheapest option: Ride your bike.
Something a friend said to me once that I deeply internalized that made me so chill about this kind of stuff… bikes are tools to be used.
Congrats! You used it! Keep doing so!
Take it to Macco, they should be able to hook you up with a total respray + ceramic coat for a cool $850
Sharpie
Next time, spend less. No need to make it so prescious.