Stone chip repair

[Zippy]

What do people use to patch stone chips, especially when they go down to the frame?

I have a tin of Hammerite and a jar of Plasticote; both in near colours to my silver frame, but I am open to suggestions as I have quite a few to do before I re-assemble my bike.

 

[fossyant]

Either will do. I use car touchup -

 

[numbnuts]

if you buy a Thorn you get a small bottle of paint with it

 

[02GF74]

why bother, the frame is lighter? the only issue is with steel frames that may rust ro not looking nice but when you paint them, they'll just chip again.

 

[Zippy]

02GF74: cos to stop the rust, rather than to look pretty.

why bother, the frame is lighter?

If I don't fit lights will I go faster?

One day I got half way to work and realised I left my keys behind. I was lighter but I put 20 minutes on my journey having to go back for them.

 

[Zippy]

Thanks Mr Paul - I'll see what their range is.

 

[02GF74]

If I don't fit lights will I go faster?

yes. if you watch the Tour de France or any road race, you will see no lights or reflectors fitted to the bicycles.

 

[fossyant]

Watch the model enamel now, as it's available in a water based paint as well.... you need the older smelly stuff.....

Using the 'water based stuff' with my 9 year old.....far better .... but not for a bike.