[CR]OT: Paint Touchup Techniques

(Example: Production Builders)

From: <M4Campy@aol.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 08:43:07 EST
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR]OT: Paint Touchup Techniques

Hi all,

I was looking for some pointers on touching up scratches and/or chips in paint. I have one good size 4mm chip and was wondering what the best way to touch it up is since I am having less than spectacular results.

Should I just drop a glob into the chip and then sand it down to make it smooth after it hardens or should I try several thin coats to fill it in since it seems deep.. Also, what works best? Fingernail polish? Testors? Auto Paint? Should I clear coat? I know the goal is to protect the metal but would like to make it look as good as possible.

Scratches would pose a different problem and I guess would require we do not drink that espresso beforehand.?. A steady hand and a decent brush.?

Mike "Stamford bound, no rides for two weeks" Wilkinson Parker, CO

ps. Signs you are a bikeaholic: You buy a bike just so you can ride when you are on a buisness trip! Eyeballing an ebay sale close to where I'll be for some cheap thrills and a chance to spin the legs:)