HOW TO REPAIR FORK STANCHION SCRATCHES THE EASY WAY

[@mattrohr1266]

This was the idea I had to black nail polish, try slicing, or sawing the blade it cuts so much better the guillotine effect.

[@Telepnev]

In our workshop, such a service costs about $12 for one place of damage. But there the guys pour a special compound. The place of damage becomes smooth and slippery, does not damage bushing and seals. They give a guarantee. Just don't paint. The compound is transparent, but they say you can't paint, there will be poor adhesion.
Your option is probably also working and cheap, has the right to life. Time will show.👍

[@MTBfixHQ]

Thanks for the info, do you happen to know what compound they use?

[@Kondziu16]

@@MTBfixHQ it's probably epoxy resin. You could try it instead and record another video. I'd be excited to check it out.

[@MTBfixHQ]

@@Kondziu16 I do not have this fork anymore, next time I got a fork that needs to be fixed I will give it a try!

[@gaddobronx6740]

Another cool video. I have some scratches on my bike too, but I've used testors model enamel paint. I find that it cures alot harder.
As for the stanchions...I just use black sharpie industrial permanent marker.

[@litwanlazerdimfan]

But you need to fill the little grooves the scratch left

[@wosaks9649]

how long will the nail polish last on the stanchions before it fades away?

[@MTBfixHQ]

honestly I do not know for sure, it worked fine for me for the 4 months I used for the fork before selling it, you could use epoxy instead of nail polish which should last longer, cheers

[@cathyshiley3388]

Try a black colored marker with more than one coat.

[@lakaumbucha]

A bicycle doesn’t look proper unless is scratched and scrapes. They paint the frames so it scratches better.

[@s500paranepestim9]

scratches take up oil from the base thats why u should fix them

[@IdontPlayGames69]

Your bike wouldn't be looking good if you have a tons of deep scratches around your Fork and frame
Which is the thing I'm currently dealing with.

[@FISHYY_MTB]

@@IdontPlayGames69same

[@gazr1248]

WTF
Doesnt look much better but smoother !!

[@Arakundosahu]

Thanks for the idea now i will try this

[@drewlineses2294]

Does it work with stanchion fade?

[@teddysurf]

… oil leaking…their scratches on the outside.

[@GrimZeo]

wat if we like the scratches tho

[@marcuspop.]

it ruins the fork bud

[@zzzgeeroc]

it still looks scratched - could just use clear nail polish just to have the stanchions seal properly

[@user-dz6oi3nm9o]

meah .....time waster,if it really worries you just get a sharpie and couple of coats.

[@JokerJigg]

Lol bro are you for real? 😂 that didn't made it look any better, next time try to use an alloy wheel repair putty apply a tiny bit to fill the scratches wet sand it with a very fine sandpaper like 2500grit and use even a permanent black marker, it will take much less time, effort and it will look like new ;-)

[@MTBfixHQ]

It don't really look any better in video cause of lighting but in real life you can barley see it, super smooth, no leaks and takes about 1-2 minutes of actual work :) cheers

[@margo.3466]

Totally agree......still looks crap!

[@marcuspop.]

@@margo.3466that wasn’t the point

[@abdulahmed3209]

😂😂😂

[@DefaultMale_]

I was on board until I heard "Dry for a few days" lmao, I dont have time to let anything cure, but my bike is a light gray mtb, so not only are scratches expected butonly the really deep ones actually show up