Tiny dent in my Ti

[Milzy]

I’ve seen a micro dent in my left stay. Nobody will notice it but I know it’s there. A tool prob give it a little tap. Is there anyway I can suck it out? Maybe some strong polish may blend it in. It’s no big deal to most but I like perfection. I’m trying to think of some tricks metal workers might use, any ideas?

 

[fossyant]

Nothing you can do really.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Time for a new bike

 

[ianrauk]

give me the frame, I'll have a go and if I'm unsuccessful, I'll dump it for you😗

 

[Gillstay]

Ask a mobile car dent guy what he would charge. They stick objects on and then pull the dent out.

 

[Milzy]

Ask a mobile car dent guy what he would charge. They stick objects on and then pull the dent out.

It is very tiny but I bet they could fix it. I’ve heard of tapping the side with a rubber mallet but knowing my luck it may cause more damage 🤪

 

[SpokeyDokey]

@Milzy Picture needed:

@screenman may be able to advise - he is a pro' dent guy.

 

[Milzy]

@Milzy Picture needed:

@screenman may be able to advise - he is a pro' dent guy.

I’ll take one tomorrow, it will be our project. I bet there’s a little technique which will work it’s very slight.

 

[Big John]

Therapy until you're cured 👍. Then you'll be like me and will be able to ride with odd tyres, ungrouped components, ripped leather on your seat and pealing paintwork 🥳

 

[wafter]

As a fellow OCD enthusiast I feel your pain

Paintless dent removal blokes seem to be capable of some pretty impressive work, although Ti might be a diferent kettle of fish to steel in this regard as I think it likes to work harden..

 

[Dogtrousers]

It is very tiny but I bet they could fix it. I’ve heard of tapping the side with a rubber mallet but knowing my luck it may cause more damage 🤪

I recall Father Ted giving a masterclass in that technique

 

[Venod]

Put a sticker over it and forget it, I refuse to call them decals.

 

[fossyant]

It's Titanium, leave it, you won't shift it !

 

[Supersuperleeds]

It all depends on the frame size. If it circa a 58, then it is fubar and I’ll volunteer to send it to recycling for you. Any other size and I’d suggest just keep riding it.

 

[Milzy]

I can’t even get it to show in photos so I’m going to forget about it. Maybe after years of polishing it will blend in. Could be worse.