How do you fix scuff and chips on a composite frame?

[mr_tin]

Just got a TCR composite frame and fork from Ebay, it's got a clear coat finish. It's in great shape other than a few scuffs and a couple of small chips.

Does anyone have advice on how to polish out the scuffs? and, what can I use to fill in the chips?

After all everything looks OK what's the best way to polish the whole frame and keep it looking good?

Thanks for any advice.

 

[frenchyge]

I've used clear fingernail polish to cover a small, non-structural blemish in a clearcoat finish. I've used a citrus cleaner or Pledge furniture polish to clean it up nice, but I don't think that'd take scuffs out of a clearcoat finish.

 

[artmichalek]

Super glue or clear nail polish remover for chips. Scuffs should come out with whatever scratch remover/wax that you can get at your local auto parts store.

 

[mr_tin]

Super glue or clear nail polish remover for chips. Scuffs should come out with whatever scratch remover/wax that you can get at your local auto parts store.

Did you mean to say clear nail polish? Too bad there wasn't a "chip" remover.

 

[frenchyge]

Did you mean to say clear nail polish?

I was definitely referring to *polish*. Keep the 'polish remover' away from my frame.

 

[artmichalek]

Did you mean to say clear nail polish? Too bad there wasn't a "chip" remover.

That's what I get for typing a reply before I've finished my coffee. Nail polish remover (acetone) can in fact be used to smooth out a clear coat chip. It won't hurt the carbon, but there will still be a depression in the finish there.

 

[kleng]

Hi

I've used some automotive scratch remover in the past
eg. http://www.meguiars.com/?auto-paint-cleaners/ScratchX

and to polish and protect the frame and all components
http://www.finishlineusa.com/products/pro-detailer.htm
I don't if you can see it in the picture, but it gives a very glossy finish.
which some people may dislike.

To fill any chips I use Gloss enamel clear hobby paint (get the one that dries totally clear), I put small raised dot covering the chip (it will shrink as it dries) and I just give it a good polish.

Hope this helps

Regards
Ken

That's what I get for typing a reply before I've finished my coffee. Nail polish remover (acetone) can in fact be used to smooth out a clear coat chip. It won't hurt the carbon, but there will still be a depression in the finish there.