Peeling is purely cosmetic and on the non-drive side only. How would you DIY fix it? I was thinking of a light sand to remove peeled areas, clean, and a clear coat spray.
by norwegiancatwhisker
Peeling is purely cosmetic and on the non-drive side only. How would you DIY fix it? I was thinking of a light sand to remove peeled areas, clean, and a clear coat spray.
by norwegiancatwhisker
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Your answer is in the post. Wet sand lightly and carefully. 600-800 grit should do it. Stop sanding if you get into the carbon (black powder) but that’s unlikely without a lot of work. Use a quality 2 component UV protective clear coat. Automotive grade or something from spray bike for the best durability. Really though, some Rustoleum would be fine too.
Sand evenly over a larger area than the peeled area. The technique is often called feathering. Your aim is to have smooth transition from the sanded area to the unrepaired area and over spray the paint from the repair onto the original by a bit. I would try to avoid the logo as that will be more obvious if you sand away the darker black paint there. Otherwise, just try to get the whole area smooth. The appearance you get when it is wet will approximate the final appearance after you spray the clear coat.