Because it's kind of a waste of time. If you want your mountain bike to always be showroom ready that's fine, but not realistic. They get chips and scratches pretty quick. Also it's very minor damage so ignoring it has no ill effect and just shows how hard and often you ride your bike
Pro tip, a lot of paints tend to dry with a lighter color than you initially mixed, so don't try to get it perfect when mixing, you can make it a tiny bit darker
@@koliasic Carbon fibre is strong in terms of gradual compression, tensile pull and material fatigue. It is weak in sudden impact. I have carbon road bikes, Cervelo, Canyon, basically the point of contact will be shattered in big collisions, while aluminium unlikely, prolly just dents. Even if you can fix the CF frame, it is 80% of the original cost. I wish there are more brands that make bike like caad 13.
@@koliasic Carbon is strong relative to its weight. It’s still pretty weak compared to aluminum. Carbon is lighter which is why it’s used in high end bikes. You want a strong bike? Use titanium. You want an even stronger bike? Use spring steel and heat treat it yourself.
sand it with a block or you'll end up being able to feel a depression there where your sanding is 'finger shaped' good repair!! need to do loads on my levo but.. its rocket red !
if you have a new bike,maybe get a clear wrap sticker it should protect your paint from stone chips, minor paint damage,the extra layer will help a lot.
Wet sanding even with paper not designed for it gives a great finish , just dip the paper in water often and sand normally, a MUCH smoother finish , i go to 2500 grit before finishing with cut and polish , most paintwork has a clear coat which is the UV stable element , i highly recommend finish with clear then sand to 2500 in steps 240 480 800 1200 1500 2000 2500 , a sheet of sand paper is cheap and i save them for other jobs .
If it's a mountain bike and it's used correctly,. you will be doing touch up painting multiple times per months.. part of the thing about off road riding
@@theuglydumpling4772 I parked my bike leaning into the pillar and the handlebar turned making the bike fall to its side towards the pillar. It hit the top tube.
😂😂😂😂 What they don't tell you is that bikes in the video is $6000 if the cheapest ? 😢 How about that buddy 😅 Yeah it's just a mountain bike .... 😤 They are overpriced and we have to do something about it ?????
@@geminireviews It is an automotive paint supplier. I think they mostly deal with the trade but I have popped in for stuff a few times and they are alright.
Epoxy is notoriously hard to sand. I would have used a small brush to apply a little primer (from a rattle can). Then a little filler (also from rattle can). The filler from a can can easily be removed with solvent - also very easy to sand and it can be sanded super smooth. Paint afterwards.
Sadly you have a high chance if that repair to fail. Why? Because you didn't prep it properly by cleaning, then sanding to feather out the edges of the chip and to create a better physical bond for your touch-up paint. Pro Tip: for the best repair or paint job learn how to do the prep work properly or take it to someone who does repairs/paintwork!
brooo perfect video been looking for this i scraped my frame cause my cassette isnt correct and j changed gesrs and it scraped the frame and its so disturbing
Ahaha 🤣 my bike is so cheap I literally purposely scratched of a big chunk of paint of so I could get an electrical ground for the generator I put on it 😂😂
Prepares half a kilo of filler.
Uses 2 milligrams of filler
😂🤦♂️
HAHAHAHA
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I’m not sure why there aren’t more videos like this.
Because it's kind of a waste of time. If you want your mountain bike to always be showroom ready that's fine, but not realistic. They get chips and scratches pretty quick. Also it's very minor damage so ignoring it has no ill effect and just shows how hard and often you ride your bike
Yeah your right
there are but they fill it with rice instead
I don't like my stuff looking brand new/unused. If it's used or well worn, that means I love it and use it a lot.
That's the first world country for you mate
straight to the point.. no annoying intro and no 10 min video. Thank you!
Straight to the paint
I've been using car touch up paint for years, works a treat. Especially on a metallic frame
Pro tip, a lot of paints tend to dry with a lighter color than you initially mixed, so don't try to get it perfect when mixing, you can make it a tiny bit darker
Also, clear nail polish is a very good way to fill in those cracks!
The real pro tip when purchasing a MTB is to choose an aluminum frame, painted silver, every chip goes un-seen 🤙🚀
Yes, but aluminium is much less stronf compared to the carbon
@@koliasic stronf? Never heard of that strength metric.
@@koliasic Carbon fibre is strong in terms of gradual compression, tensile pull and material fatigue. It is weak in sudden impact.
I have carbon road bikes, Cervelo, Canyon, basically the point of contact will be shattered in big collisions, while aluminium unlikely, prolly just dents. Even if you can fix the CF frame, it is 80% of the original cost. I wish there are more brands that make bike like caad 13.
@Bike Is Life You need to convert it, but it's equivalent to 3.1 fuertes.
@@koliasic Carbon is strong relative to its weight. It’s still pretty weak compared to aluminum. Carbon is lighter which is why it’s used in high end bikes. You want a strong bike? Use titanium. You want an even stronger bike? Use spring steel and heat treat it yourself.
Prior to fill...sand first, then fill, then sand again 👍
That was AWESOME. THANK YOU
sand it with a block or you'll end up being able to feel a depression there where your sanding is 'finger shaped' good repair!! need to do loads on my levo but.. its rocket red !
A chunk of concrete would be less abrasive and more precise than the 240 grit "super-fine" sandpaper. 3000 grit is super fine 240 is road gravel. 😂
Trek bikes have touch up paints you can buy directly from them that are perfect match
if you have a new bike,maybe get a clear wrap sticker it should protect your paint from stone chips, minor paint damage,the extra layer will help a lot.
Wet sanding even with paper not designed for it gives a great finish , just dip the paper in water often and sand normally, a MUCH smoother finish , i go to 2500 grit before finishing with cut and polish , most paintwork has a clear coat which is the UV stable element , i highly recommend finish with clear then sand to 2500 in steps 240 480 800 1200 1500 2000 2500 , a sheet of sand paper is cheap and i save them for other jobs .
Amazing video. I’m lazy, usually just slap a sticker on it 😂
I paint nail polish over it
Good idea
Me to 😂😂😂
A but over the top bit totally worth it
If it's a mountain bike and it's used correctly,. you will be doing touch up painting multiple times per months.. part of the thing about off road riding
I needed this 3 years ago. My bike fell into a concrete pillar and chipped the same spot. That was my first ever proper bike.
How da fuc…
@@theuglydumpling4772 I parked my bike leaning into the pillar and the handlebar turned making the bike fall to its side towards the pillar. It hit the top tube.
Great job Rob..!!
Most useful short video ever.
I think every chip tells a story and it’s nice to have a bike with some scars, but to each their own.
i mean, i dont really want to be reminded of the time kids threw rocks at my bike.
You are now my atchnemesis
pro tip: it will happen again, it doesn't really matter, it's a mountain bike
True but still there is a risk of intercrystalline corrosion on bare aluminium that is often the root of cracks.
When you pay alot of money for the MTB and pay for services on it you just feel like you need to sort the marks out
😂😂😂😂
What they don't tell you is that bikes in the video is $6000 if the cheapest ? 😢 How about that buddy 😅 Yeah it's just a mountain bike ....
😤 They are overpriced and we have to do something about it ?????
Yeah but mine is covered in chips
great!!! and very useful
You've never mixed filler in your life 😵💫
Nail polish works for me!
I'd just end up using the touch up paint I found. $2 nail polish from Walmart, perfect match to my Stunpjumper's Sage Green.
This is what stickers are made for.
This is why i want my bike colored BLACK
Would have feathered the chips out with some 240/300 put some spot primer wet and dry. Colour match. No need for filler.
good methode, i use a stiker for a bike scratch 😊
If corrosion is problem, just clean it and clear coat over it. Solved.
Like your content but BMX is better and me personally BMX is the best but your content is very good 👍 Keep it up
Woah, nice video mate
Scratches and dents are badges of honor.
Mask a small area around the chip before prep and fill so your repair area doesn't grow
My local paint supplier will mix a perfectly matched touchup pot of paint for £6.
That's super cool, can you elaborate a little though, is it a car body shop?
@@geminireviews It is an automotive paint supplier. I think they mostly deal with the trade but I have popped in for stuff a few times and they are alright.
@@T4TipsGuides Okay, cool. Thanks for the info. My canyon is all scratched up and I might want to fix that
😮 O k that's cool I have a Trek rail 5 $$😢 Can you please tell me how to make a perfect paint mashed ??
I got the army green
You forgot the most important part, after sanding and paint, use clear coat spray paint, it will prevent it from falling out.
thank you for the tips
Epoxy doesn't dry, it cures.
Get a wacky sticker
“Ride or Die” 🤘🏼, cover chip. Et fini !
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I wish I cared about my bike this much!
I'm glad that I don't. I'd much rather ride and maybe put on another badge of mojo.
Use clear coat nail polish over the top and you’ll be golden
Painters tape around the area before sanding.
Also can fill it with JB weld.
U can now find your bikes original touch up paint on some bikes. Found my Levo Sl's paint online at a site called Rodaris.
great tip ... could I ask were you got the paint kit plz
I just covered my frame with vinyl.
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My friend needs this
I've honestly never worried about things like this, Ride that shit til it breaks and then replace it. Rinse and repeat.
Wow. Almost didn’t watch this but I’m impressed.
the real answer is to inviswrap it Or buy a titanium or stainless steel bike and not ever have to worry about it
Bikes get ridden and ultimately scratched, I just let them be
Thank you!
id just leave it and call it character, id be looking at the repair all day anyway
lol, I just use nail polish in the right color. And maybe some clear coat on top
Epoxy is notoriously hard to sand. I would have used a small brush to apply a little primer (from a rattle can). Then a little filler (also from rattle can). The filler from a can can easily be removed with solvent - also very easy to sand and it can be sanded super smooth. Paint afterwards.
Thanks for the tips!
Yeah…. Don’t do this 🙄🤦🏻
Honestly I like the chips and wear, it makes the bike look more aggressive.
and faster because the bike is lighter.
Sticker also works the same
OR you could just put auto car brake scuff paint on. and not worry about color matching perfect because its a BIKE.
If you use paint brush to paint metal surface it will look like shit like in this video
Sadly you have a high chance if that repair to fail. Why? Because you didn't prep it properly by cleaning, then sanding to feather out the edges of the chip and to create a better physical bond for your touch-up paint.
Pro Tip: for the best repair or paint job learn how to do the prep work properly or take it to someone who does repairs/paintwork!
So... You repair it like you would repair anything else: filler, sanding, painting. Got it. Thanks for the tip
Use Invis and you won’t have to do any of this 😊
But that stone chip was weight saving.
Then clear coat over it? What should we use to protect it after painting
Just don't worry about it, you'll have another chip next week
Never use solid blacks alone to tone down the colour, use combinations of dark navy and black or brown and blacks.
brooo perfect video been looking for this i scraped my frame cause my cassette isnt correct and j changed gesrs and it scraped the frame and its so disturbing
Or....put a sticker over it. :D
I’ve never heard someone say aluminum like that
Or...don't fix it and ride. Aluminium doesn't rust and carbon doesn't rust either. So instead of investing on looks invest on more ride time.
Buy only white or black bikes ...you cannot fully hide any other colour...as you can see you can still see that spot 😶🌫️
Keep them they sre battle scars😂
You needed to mix up a tad bit more filler as it doesnt look like you had enough to totally fill that chip spot. Just a observation
Just fyi, 240 is coarse. "Very fine" would be something like 1200.
Put some tape around it to protect the frame?
nail polish easy to match
Ahaha 🤣 my bike is so cheap I literally purposely scratched of a big chunk of paint of so I could get an electrical ground for the generator I put on it 😂😂
I love your bike
these are instructions for those who only know how to hold a mouse and a spoon in their life
Imagin trying this on a klein😂
Nah…chips add character.
Leave the chips 🍟 it's character
When you have this problem why not clean the frame from the color and polish it?
My silver colour cycle😁
My friend Dale has a few chips and I bruises but it only adds character Canadale on
Very good 👍
i use holographic finger nail tattoos to cover over scratches
Hopefully there will be soon..
240 grit is not FINE - try 1600
dr color chip is waaay easier if they have your color !
Chips add charatcter to a mountain bike imo
I buy a new sticker for my paint chips.
Thanks
Carbon?
I put a unicorn bandaid from Amazon on it.
240 grit is fairly aggressive id finish it off with some 400 grit after just to make it look extra smooth
Step 1. Buy another buy
Now you have two bikes, repeat process until happy :)