Re: External Front Rack Brackets on Forks

[DougC]

ddog wrote:
>
> Is there some type of small (black-?) elastic sock you can put over the
> top clamp edge to divert water from collecting on top of rubber bracket
> edges?
>
> I know most of you have newer bikes after Nixon was impeached, but this
> is an advanced bike audience and was hoping some creative ideas may be
> shared. Brazing stops, even if powder coat later, is not an option
> since want to keep tubes oem as designed.
>
> This problem had to have come up in the last 36 years, and had a
> reasonable alternative for the best brackets available.
>
>
> Thanks!!
>

You could run a bead of silicone aquarium sealant around the top edge.
It is clear and the color of the paint will show through.

I don't know that it would /damage/ the paint. I'd bet not but you might
test in a small hidden area to be certain I guess.....

As far as what happens when you want to remove the clamp: rubbing
alcohol or mineral spirits can dissolve the silicone, to get off what
you cannot easily scrape off.
~

 

[ddog]

DougC wrote:
> You could run a bead of silicone aquarium sealant around the top edge.
> It is clear and the color of the paint will show through.
>
> I don't know that it would /damage/ the paint. I'd bet not but you might
> test in a small hidden area to be certain I guess.....
>
> As far as what happens when you want to remove the clamp: rubbing
> alcohol or mineral spirits can dissolve the silicone, to get off what
> you cannot easily scrape off.
> ~

Doug,

Where's a hidden area of paint, lol?
I use silicone for everything but have never put
up to painted surface. Silicone has petroleum derivatives so it may be
like spilling mild gas or oil on your paint.

If I can seal it against metal or rubber, like a gasket, held by the
mechanical clamp force it may be a real 'tidy' solution.
The tie wrap / tube interface is my fail-safe method but I appreciate
the idea.
I'll have to think on that some.


Thanks!