NEW BIKE! :-))))) How to touch up scratches though? :-(

[TissoT]

Ahh...yeah...a little far away!!

Could I get this? seeing as its special white edition?
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_169015_langId_-1_categoryId_255240

Would nt of thought it will do much ! needs a repaint !
T cut is for small surfaces scratches ... you have some deep scratches on your forks ...
You can buy a cutting compound (for deeper scratches )that may do the back stays ... Forks need a respray !

 

[Lavender Rose]

Yeah the rear is just surface scuffs, but the front is more deep. I will see where I stand after washing it.

 

[simon the viking]

T-cut colour fast is not as abrasive as normal T cut but will colour the scratches in a bit (until the next down pour or next time you wash the bike) so go for the normal Tcut (in a red bottle) which will take out the slight scratches and leave the heavier one looking a little better then touch in carefully with paint with

 

[Lavender Rose]

OK - bf has just had a look and thinks I should rub it down and then respray the whole fork. But I will see how I get on with the T Cut.

 

[smokeysmoo]

I'd whip the forks out rub them down and re-spray them, (it's easier than it sounds honestly), it'll look best in the long run.

[EDIT] x posted with you there Charlotte

 

[ianrauk]

Nice bike though @Charlotte Alice Button

 

[Lavender Rose]

Hehe, it all sounds a bit fiddly! We can detach the brake block and then put masking and newspapers underneath. I just wish I could do it all now...as I am totally impatient!!! But I will like the project for sure.

 

[smokeysmoo]

Hehe, it all sounds a bit fiddly! We can detach the brake block and then put masking and newspapers underneath. I just wish I could do it all now...as I am totally impatient!!! But I will like the project for sure.

You could do that I suppose, or ask your LBS to whip the fork out for you, then when it's painted get them to sling it back in, won't take them more than a few minutes.

 

[Lavender Rose]

Yeah thats true. I shall keep you all updated.

 

[Adam4868]

Or rub it down and put stickers over,or vinyl wrap.

 

[Lavender Rose]

OK Beano......I am very novice to this! Can only just put my chain back on How can you tell about the tyres and brakes from my photos?

I quite like the chainguard, and I have no idea what an SPD is?

 

[smokeysmoo]

I have no idea what an SPD is?

SPD's are clip in pedals, and FYI a 'dinner plate', or more commonly a pie plate is this plastic disc on the back wheel behind the cassette.

[EDIT] TBH though unless you know the rear derailleur is adjusted correctly I'd leave this alone. It's purpose is to prevent the chain going into the spokes if the rear mech is out of sync, but once you know the gears are spot on you can whip it off for a cleaner look.

 

[Lavender Rose]

OK OK guys....I think this will definitely be a project; have a lot of other stuff going on. Time and money is short at the minute! I will sort the brake pads out tomorrow as they are low on tread. Then the paintwork (as its not hugely desperate)

 

[Lavender Rose]

I have new pads to fit anyway so I can adjust the height then. After talking with bf and researching other topics, it seems like the T Cut won't be any good, so I think I will invest in some white paint, lacquer and sandpaper.....

 

[kloeshuman]

Good call Charlotte,just take your time when you spray them and do 4-5 light coats to keep from runs in the paint. And clean them good before hand....im sure you know that