@@LockedinCycling i used this clear protective enamel, waited for it to dry, then went over it with a ceramic spray (meant for cars) ive had the same bike for almost 9 years and it still looks brand new, ive replaced things like tires, chains, gear cables, but the bike looks like it just rolled off the line!
Awesome video! It's so nice to watch a cycling video that is detailed enough without being boring or putting in meaningless detail. I have a similar paint job as you on my bike which is why I want to protect it! Thanks!
Just finished and took me slightly over 3 hours total. This process was much easier than expected as long as you take your time. I can barely feel the seam on the top tube and down tube. The bubbles continue to work their way out as the film dries more. Excited to put my Kai Venture bags back on with the added protection!
Hey brother thank you for all of the great tips and info. I am actually going to put a color changing wrap to my bike instead of the 3M clear adhesive protectant.
Thomas Frishi's shop in Switzerland has all his World Champs winning Ritchey bikes And several Ritchey road bikes he uses for commuting I was admiring them then realised he had totally covered them in heli tape, so well that you could not tell, even very close up - I had to feel the join under the top tube before I was sure. Then I looked around and saw Frishi behind me watching. Cool guy, talked ages about everything bike related. Got home and bought an 86 Ritchey bike based on that, great bikes
I did this on my fixed gear but I used a kit from Amazon that came in various sizes it looks good but I have some parts of the bike that aren't covered because the bike is larger a 61 cm. One thing that concerns me is when I take it off will the paint be faded on the parts that weren't covered?
eman2537 I could see that fading but it take a while, Red is the color that typically fades the fastest, it also depends if you store your bike outside or not
@@josedhernandez7777 I have that’s why I use 3m I’ve never had it pull the clear, if it does that’s most likely on a paint job that wasn’t done well, or the clear is already week, I always do this as soon as I get a new bike or paint job after it cures
Great video Mike! 🙏. Couple questions. I’m having a steel frame powder coated. 1) How long should I wait for it to “cure” before putting on the film? 2) planning to place new decals then do film over them. Good plan?
Thanks. 1. Ask the place since every one may be different , 2. If you do that the film one lay around the decal well and you’ll have a white edge, decals over it will look better but can get rubbed off
Has anyone ever tried peeling the protective wrap off after a few years? Is it easy to remove or does all the paint get ripped off as well. That’s my main concern here
The only issue that I see with this is that unfortunately, sunlight will impact the paint (ie areas will age differently and unfortunately it won't be possible to correct for that.
Jaspreet Sidhu true but with modern paint that takes a truly long time, if your bike was a bright red and you store it outside in the sun I could see it happening after few years
Great vid. The only other tip (and very important) is to round the edges on your tape. Will prevent peeling back.
fleurdelis1982 great tip!
Thanks
Thanks for that tip! I'll do that too
@@LockedinCycling i used this clear protective enamel, waited for it to dry, then went over it with a ceramic spray (meant for cars) ive had the same bike for almost 9 years and it still looks brand new, ive replaced things like tires, chains, gear cables, but the bike looks like it just rolled off the line!
Awesome video! It's so nice to watch a cycling video that is detailed enough without being boring or putting in meaningless detail. I have a similar paint job as you on my bike which is why I want to protect it! Thanks!
Just finished and took me slightly over 3 hours total. This process was much easier than expected as long as you take your time. I can barely feel the seam on the top tube and down tube. The bubbles continue to work their way out as the film dries more. Excited to put my Kai Venture bags back on with the added protection!
I used blue painter's tape to make templates and it worked really good
That’s a great idea!
Very very helpful. Thank you!
I'm buying a Brompton folding bicycle & I wish
I had your metallic glittery purple. Very sweet!
If you still have bubbles, after its dried for 24 hours, pop them with a fine sewing needle, and apply a bit of heat.
Hey brother thank you for all of the great tips and info. I am actually going to put a color changing wrap to my bike instead of the 3M clear adhesive protectant.
That’s a dope trick with wetting it. Thanks for this vid bro. Got a rig ordered and most definitely gotta do this immediately
Thomas Frishi's shop in Switzerland has all his World Champs winning Ritchey bikes
And several Ritchey road bikes he uses for commuting
I was admiring them then realised he had totally covered them in heli tape, so well that you could not tell, even very close up - I had to feel the join under the top tube before I was sure.
Then I looked around and saw Frishi behind me watching. Cool guy, talked ages about everything bike related.
Got home and bought an 86 Ritchey bike based on that, great bikes
J B awesome story 🤘🏽
How to remove this?will the decal of the bike will peel off?
Easy instructions that get to the point. Thanks.
I would never have thought of this, ever! Thanks for the demo.
Not bad good idea👍🏼 Dude u should have used a clay bar too for prep I bet it will help. You will like it I bet
I have a matte black frame Cannondale SystemSix. Will this work on matte frames? will it look strange on Matte paint?
Thanks, so you can add soapy water on top of the already adhesive tape without issues, that's good to know.
Great vid man, I’m covering my bike soon. I have the cover kit that I bought from Amazon
Great video Mike! I personally like all the tiny scratches, for me it gives the bike character.
Woow, I didn't know it's a thing, except for pre-cut chainstay protectors. Cool
Mark Firman haha that’s exactly why I made this !
Does the soapy water trick work on all types of tape/adhesive or is it only 3M?
Avoj Etc. i would double check what they recommend , I’ve never had any issues but every brand has there own type of adhesive
Do you know if bike shops do this? I don’t want to fiddle with parts and wires because I’ll make a mess
I’d hit up a vinyl wrap place or a place that tints cars and ask if they would
@@LockedinCycling thanks so much.
Hi, do you know if this works on sand blasted titanium bike? since the surface is rough, I wonder how long can it last.
Yes it may not lay smooth on that surface
Oh and awesome video by the way 🔥🔥🔥
I did this on my fixed gear but I used a kit from Amazon that came in various sizes it looks good but I have some parts of the bike that aren't covered because the bike is larger a 61 cm. One thing that concerns me is when I take it off will the paint be faded on the parts that weren't covered?
if its clear I doubt the color would be different, I mean maybe after 5 years of riding, and depending on what color your frame is
@@LockedinCycling it's the sea foam celeste State Black Label
eman2537 I could see that fading but it take a while, Red is the color that typically fades the fastest, it also depends if you store your bike outside or not
What does it look like dry and finished?
Do you have a link to a 3M matte clear tape?
would you recommend using a hairdryer? I saw that in another video
Yea because it’s lower heat then a heat gun so your less likely to damage the film or paint
is this removable?
thanks for sharing, great video
Yes it is, and your welcome
@@LockedinCycling have you removed it ? I hear it comes off with the clearcoat and paint in some cases . Thanks
@@josedhernandez7777 I have that’s why I use 3m I’ve never had it pull the clear, if it does that’s most likely on a paint job that wasn’t done well, or the clear is already week, I always do this as soon as I get a new bike or paint job after it cures
@@LockedinCyclingnice to hear , thanks for the response
I wanna do this on my Haro Lineage Master but I’m worried if I need to replace the clear 3m it will pull the decals off, is this an issue??
I’ve never had that as. An issue
Will removing it pull the paint off?
If paints in good shape, and u cleaned the surface and use good tape it shouldn’t, that’s why I always recommend 3m
Great video Mike! 🙏. Couple questions. I’m having a steel frame powder coated. 1) How long should I wait for it to “cure” before putting on the film? 2) planning to place new decals then do film over them. Good plan?
Thanks. 1. Ask the place since every one may be different , 2. If you do that the film one lay around the decal well and you’ll have a white edge, decals over it will look better but can get rubbed off
Soap water could damage alloy frame? Also how the soapywater note damage the adhesive?
It won’t damage anything and when u wipe it doesnt push the adhesive out
Great vid man.
Has anyone ever tried peeling the protective wrap off after a few years? Is it easy to remove or does all the paint get ripped off as well. That’s my main concern here
If you use quality tape ive never had an issue if that happens it’s typically if the clear coat is going bad under neath
@@LockedinCycling thank you, I appreciate your insight!!!
I had Lizard Skin clear vinyl on my frame for around 8 years that I recently removed. It peeled off without issue and no problems with the clear coat.
The only issue that I see with this is that unfortunately, sunlight will impact the paint (ie areas will age differently and unfortunately it won't be possible to correct for that.
Jaspreet Sidhu true but with modern paint that takes a truly long time, if your bike was a bright red and you store it outside in the sun I could see it happening after few years
@@LockedinCycling ahhhh interesting, an update video would really be appreciated.
I did paint protection with 3M on my Vitus Duralinox 36 years ago , still super like new . Worth doing it.
Thank you!
Like it!!👍
clear bra? did you invent that term or is it something people actually say
It’s called that or , paint protection film, some companies may call it helicopter tape as well
Even has purple scissors
Lee Fitler Ahhaha I didn’t even notice those matched
I just use duct tape lol