Whoops. I have my first ding. Given how often I put my bike into my trunk and take it back out, I assume it was just a matter of time.
This morning I was putting it in the trunk when I must have let the handlebars swing inward too far. The bottom of my handlebar met my frame, and it tore the sticker a bit and dinged the paint underneath. The ding is on the bottom side of the top tube, so I'm not worried about touching it up. I just wanted to fix it so that the sticker doesn't continued to peel off (it's a Trek 2200; and sticker I damaged is fairly large).
I was assuming that clear nail polish might be the best choice just to seal things up so that the paint and/or sticker do not peel away further. Before I tried that though, I figured I would check to see if there were better options.
I was assuming that clear nail polish might be the best choice just to seal things up so that the paint and/or sticker do not peel away further. Before I tried that though, I figured I would check to see if there were better options.
You're on the right track--just don't let your wife catch you...
"Dave Ortman" wrote: (clip) I was assuming that clear nail polish might be the best (clip) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Clear nail polish might work OK, but, since it is a lacquer, there is a possibility it will damage either the finish or the label. I suggest you cut a strip of clear "Contact*," and wrap it over the label and around the tube. It will hold the corners down, give you an extra layer if protection, and should hardly show if done carefully.
*The adhesive backed plastic that comes in rolls--commonly used as a shelf liner. The clear is wonderful for laminating documents, repairing maps, etc.
"Leo Lichtman" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...
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I suggest you cut a strip of clear "Contact*," and wrap it over the label and around the tube. It will hold the corners down, give you an extra layer if protection, and should hardly show if done carefully.
*The adhesive backed plastic that comes in rolls--commonly used as a shelf liner. The clear is wonderful for laminating documents, repairing maps, etc.
Ah, that's a fine suggestion - much better than the passing thought I had to use clear packing tape. I assume that it would adherd to the frame in a much more permanent manner than the tape would.
