Frame damage

[Basil.B]

On my ride today my chain came off when I was changing from the big ring down to the small ring.
The chain wedged between the ring and the frame, Didn't jam though.
I have now got some scrapes on the chainstay, bottom bracket area, just behind the chainwheel.
Looks cosmetic, paint.
My frame is carbon, should I be worried or just touch it up and forget about it?
Is nail varnish and model paint ok to touch it up with?
Also is it worth getting a chain catcher?

 

[ColinJ]

Also is it worth getting a chain catcher?

Yes! (See my current signature link below, though it may have changed if you read this in the future.)

 

[accountantpete]

You usually just take the clear coat finish and the paint off - so I wouldn't worry.

It only gets bad when it goes really deep and you see loose carbon fibres.

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

I use the s-ram red chain catcher on my Shimano Di2 group set as its light. Its made from titanium however best of all its adjustable so you can set it perfectly
I then protect the chain stay with a m-part carbon chain stay protector.

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.M-Part-Carbon-Fibre-Chainstay-Protector_35351.htm

 

[fossyant]

The Deda Dog fangs are super light and cheap. Otherwise a chain catcher.

 

[Shut Up Legs]

I've got a BBB ChainWatch BCR-80C, which bolts on to my front derailleur. I can't use the Dog Fang (sorry, ColinJ), because the Specialized frame shape is anything but conventional.

 

[Basil.B]

Thanks for the replies.
I ordered a K-Edge chain catcher. I don't think the Deda Fang would fit on my Giant frame.
Pity they don't come with the bike.