So just got my bike back from the local bike shop for a drive train inspection. The guy said he only looked over it for a short time so said not to worry about paying a labour charge, even when I insisted I was happy doing so. My wife picked the bike up and when I saw it, the first thing I notice is that there are 2 dings out of the frame paint on the outside of the top tube.
Firstly I am gutted because the frame was mint before this but now I am worried there may be more than just paint damage. The bike is a Specialized Roubaix (CF frame).
I will take it up with the LBS and see what they will do about it but a couple of things concern me. One of the dings seems to have more of a scratch - is it possible this can significantly weaken the CF? The scratch does look pretty minor but its there nonetheless.
There is some lightly noticeable circular crazing around the dings in the paintwork. How much abuse can CF put up with?
If the damage only turns out to be cosmetic, some black touch up paint will camouflage it. Would I need to lightly sand any chipping around the impact area to stop further paint chipping off?
Any other advice re CF paint repairs is appreciated. I will do everything to get the LBS to take ownership of this but just in case I need to do the paint repair myself...
Oh and before anyone asks, my missus swears it wasn't her - even after cross examination!
Firstly I am gutted because the frame was mint before this but now I am worried there may be more than just paint damage. The bike is a Specialized Roubaix (CF frame).
I will take it up with the LBS and see what they will do about it but a couple of things concern me. One of the dings seems to have more of a scratch - is it possible this can significantly weaken the CF? The scratch does look pretty minor but its there nonetheless.
There is some lightly noticeable circular crazing around the dings in the paintwork. How much abuse can CF put up with?
If the damage only turns out to be cosmetic, some black touch up paint will camouflage it. Would I need to lightly sand any chipping around the impact area to stop further paint chipping off?
Any other advice re CF paint repairs is appreciated. I will do everything to get the LBS to take ownership of this but just in case I need to do the paint repair myself...
Oh and before anyone asks, my missus swears it wasn't her - even after cross examination!