Scratch touch up advice

[jtw2140]

Hi all,

I had to send my new (15 miles ridden) stereo hybrid race 140 back to the dealer due to the motor suddenly displaying it isn’t working. And I obviously didn’t tighten the handlebars enough to the top tube when packing and so the dealer (upon request) has shown me a small scratch on the top tube next to the ‘race’ as shown below. I’d like to obviously fix that when I get it back. Any advice on touching up or polishing out small scratches like this or am I being too sensitive

 

[Paulquattro]

As annoying as scratches are the nature of the beast says your going to get a heck of a lot more
Personally i would not worry about it

 

[Stihldog]

I remember my first scratch …and second …and third.

Apparently Trek has a paint touch up kit available. I use finger nail paint. Most pharmacies have a decent variety for a close-enough match.

 

[Matt van]

Ive just put on a frame protection on my top tube as I have a habit of wearing my top tube with my knees which looks bad but the rest are meh whatever

 

[OnEdge]

I just installed a Ride Wrap film protection kit on my new Levo Gen4. I've never used a kit before but I was impressed with the RW kit. It appears to be a thick film that's cut very accurately to fit the Levo Alloy frame. It self heals too, which sounds good also. I got the matte kit for my matte gunmetal frame and a gloss film kit for my Fox Factory 38 fork. I'm very pleased with both kits. The matte film might look better than the raw matte frame color

I hate scratches too... it's much easier to replace the film than repair the paint. That's my thinking.

 

[RustyMTB]

I use finger nail paint.

I see and what do you use on your bike?

 

[killerade]

Sometimes even a double RideWrap protection doesn't help

 

[OnEdge]

Sometimes even a double RideWrap protection doesn't help

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Oof

 

[billwarwick]

Hi all,

I had to send my new (15 miles ridden) stereo hybrid race 140 back to the dealer due to the motor suddenly displaying it isn’t working. And I obviously didn’t tighten the handlebars enough to the top tube when packing and so the dealer (upon request) has shown me a small scratch on the top tube next to the ‘race’ as shown below. I’d like to obviously fix that when I get it back. Any advice on touching up or polishing out small scratches like this or am I being too sensitive

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too sensitive ,it’s a mountain bike. It’s supposed to have scratches… so that you can lie about how you got them.

 

[MeatBike]

Cube sell touch up paint for most of their bikes released since 2022.

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[E&NonEinCO]

I feel your pain! After spending many months wages on a bike for display in your living room (and in your bedroom at night), I too would be upset if it got a tiny scratch that only I could see. I speak from experience, the only safe place to ride it is in the house on plush carpet - whatever you do, don't ride it on any trails with dirt and rocks! In the future, hire a professional who has extensive experience with tools and with bicycle shipping - your mental health will thank me.

Sorry, I don't mean to upset you although I see several imperfections in the paint. I feel your pain even more.

 

[Purple parznip]

Hi all,

I had to send my new (15 miles ridden) stereo hybrid race 140 back to the dealer due to the motor suddenly displaying it isn’t working. And I obviously didn’t tighten the handlebars enough to the top tube when packing and so the dealer (upon request) has shown me a small scratch on the top tube next to the ‘race’ as shown below. I’d like to obviously fix that when I get it back. Any advice on touching up or polishing out small scratches like this or am I being too sensitive

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Clear top tube protection tape will mask over it and protect it too,as when you are straddling the bike when stationary your gonads rub on the top tube!

 

[Purple parznip]

I feel your pain! After spending many months wages on a bike for display in your living room (and in your bedroom at night), I too would be upset if it got a tiny scratch that only I could see. I speak from experience, the only safe place to ride it is in the house on plush carpet - whatever you do, don't ride it on any trails with dirt and rocks! In the future, hire a professional who has extensive experience with tools and with bicycle shipping - your mental health will thank me.

Sorry, I don't mean to upset you although I see several imperfections in the paint. I feel your pain even more.

 

[Purple parznip]

Cube sell touch up paint for most of their bikes released since 2022.

Touch Up Paint For Cube Bikes | 3 Peaks Cycles

Touch Up Paint For Cube Bikes<br /><br />Anyone who uses his bike regularly knows: scratches and other traces in the paint are unfortunately not left out in the long run.<br /><br />With the practical repair pen set of Cube such unsightly spots can be discreetly covered. This not only looks...

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Wouldnt bother,thats a sticker!

 

[Stihldog]

I never bothered applying wrap to the Rail 9.7. After gathering numerous scratches and paint chipping …I wish I had. Oh well. Now, each one is a badge of honour/shame/achievement. I could write a book.

I did apply wrap to the Fuel EXE. So I have extra black and gray finger nail paint.

 

[billwarwick]

I feel your pain! After spending many months wages on a bike for display in your living room (and in your bedroom at night), I too would be upset if it got a tiny scratch that only I could see. I speak from experience, the only safe place to ride it is in the house on plush carpet - whatever you do, don't ride it on any trails with dirt and rocks! In the future, hire a professional who has extensive experience with tools and with bicycle shipping - your mental health will thank me.

Sorry, I don't mean to upset you although I see several imperfections in the paint. I feel your pain even more.

Irony and sarcasm . You’re obviously British, so when did you move to Colorado?

 

[Rando_12345]

I have some posca paint markers that I use to fill in scratches, colour doesn't always match though.

I'm not too fussy with bike wrapping, but I do always put a big strip over the top of the top tube, back of the seattube and the chainstays as those areas take a beating.

Also most often the first scratch is almost a relief, now you can ride the bike with reckless abandon...

 

[Montana St Alum]

The scratch is ridiculously small, and over a year and a half old. I expect (or hope) it's obscured by newer scratches by now.

 

[PeeJay1]

It’s New… that feeling will soon wear off.. we have All been there….
It’s a Mountainbike bike… oh, Sorry , e-bike..
Get out and enjoy it .. it’s going to get a lot more..