"Paint Gouge, What to Do?" (b/w "I'm a Moron")

[livingminimal]

Took a nice size paint gouge out of my NDS seat stay of my Pegoretti this morning.

I want to avoid any further flaking of paint in that area. Does anyone have any practical solutions? a clear coat to spray on or apply? Or should I just put a cable decal there? Any ideas?

Also, as for why this 7" EP is b/w "I'm a Moron"....

...I didn't secure my rear QR skewer in my trainer properly when trying to use Zwift for this first time this morning. Southern California is in a drought, my trainer had cobwebs, I'm an idiot for disparaging my pegoretti by putting it on a trainer, I'm a Moron, etc....

Thanks dudes. Rock and/or Roll.

[drewellison]

I use nail polish on my paint chips. Sure, it's not perfect, but it protects the frame and prevents further chipping. And there are about 10,000 different colors at your local drugstore.

[fiataccompli]

if you can get the right color automotive touch up type paint, you can actually repair something like that rather nicely...essentially you build it up with thin layers of paint filling the divot, then using very find sandpaper sand or wetsand it down & then buff. I've (sort of ) done that with bikes, but I've done it a number of times on cars.

FWIW, I hate those moments when I'm reminded that I'm human & thus prone to error!

[Cat3roadracer]

Testors model paint. Your local hobby store will have a color close enough.

[Tickdoc]

ouch. :crap: On a positive note, now you don't have to baby it ;~)

[thwart]

if you can get the right color automotive touch up type paint, you can actually repair something like that rather nicely...essentially you build it up with thin layers of paint filling the divot, then using very find sandpaper sand or wetsand it down & then buff. I've (sort of ) done that with bikes, but I've done it a number of times on cars.

FWIW, I hate those moments when I'm reminded that I'm human & thus prone to error!

This. The Testor's will be less durable, and is a less elegant solution. If you can't find a close match, there are several auto supply chains that can match the color, but then you're coughing up ~ $15 for the smallest amount, and the prepackaged auto touchup 'pens' are about 50% cheaper. And they come with their own brush.

If you do it right... a year from now the mental trauma you're currently experiencing will be a distant memory. ;)

[donevwil]

I've used nail polish, Testors and auto touch-up. A high quality nail polish is by far the most durable, long lasting, easily applied and fills a chip well. Touch-up worked well in another application due to a perfect color match and was more easily sanded, clear coated, finish sanded and polished for a nearly invisible transition. I've never had as good results with model paint, takes too many coats and is not as durable, but can ultimately be the easiest for a color match.

If you're dealing with metallic. good luck.

[Gsinill]

Assuming it is not metallic, get a set of those for $50 and start matching the paint.
I did this with my Serotta CSI that I repaired (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=164837). Took a few hours to get the perfect tone but it's kind of fun to do.
Since they are water based, you'll need to use some clear to seal it. My repaired area was too big for nail polish so I had to use 2K out of a spray can but for a little chip, clear nail polish should do.

http://ep.yimg.com/ay/yhst-80343540264639/auto-air-semi-opaque-colour-set-of-7-4oz-bottles-4.gif

[livingminimal]

My Peg is most certainly metallic.

Think I'm pretty effed on this one. Oh well. Battle Scars.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/aoepublicity/IMG_4562.jpg

[donevwil]

My Peg is most certainly metallic.

Think I'm pretty effed on this one. Oh well. Battle Scars.

Don't give up hope. I'd say your best bet is an auto touch-up match of an OEM color with no post-application sanding. Keep an eye out while on the road or in parking lots. A few years ago I parked next to a 2010 Honda Insight and noticed the metallic blue appeared to be a perfect match for that on my '88 Merckx. It did and the once battle scared frameset is now a beautiful two footer.

[eddief]

it'l be just fine.

something like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Campagnolo-Speciali-Small-Cycle-Bike-Frame-Decals-Stickers-/161783003461?hash=item25ab04b945:m:mHZmp-XmGaiwqN_86e8OVPg

or this super expensive little jewel:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MS009SM-SHUT-UP-Legs-Motivational-Cycling-Bicycle-Decal-Sticker-/331645111646?hash=item4d3796cd5e:g:BJwAAOSwjVVVw6Q J

[thwart]

My Peg is most certainly metallic.

Think I'm pretty effed on this one. Oh well. Battle Scars.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/aoepublicity/IMG_4562.jpg
Hey, I've got an old bottle of Arancio orange metallic touchup I bought way back in Serotta's salad days. At the time I had a DeRosa NeoPrimato with a similar finish.

Looks like it's still usable. If you'd want to try it, yours for the cost of shipping.

After all...

It's a Pegoretti. :D

[livingminimal]

Pm sent!!

[merlincustom1]

Call Gita. Dario uses the RAL colors. Get the color number and then google ral touch up. There are a few hits, orbittx and lowvolumepowder, etc. Worked for me.

[zmudshark]

Car touch up, but it's exactly what you need to do:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xi3xmeO6C4

[mmelito]

If you love it that much, bring it to a auto body shop and have them professional paint, clear coat and bake it.

It's worth the cost, if it's worth it to you.

[fiataccompli]

Somewhat non-intuitively, it's rather freeing to get that first scratch or paint ding in the really nice car or bike....I think of it as the universe's way of reminding me to not be too OCD!

[Steve in SLO]

Here is a potentially helpful link on how to do it, done by a high-end car guy. Good, useful information and has great results.
http://youtu.be/6xi3xmeO6C4

[livingminimal]

Somewhat non-intuitively, it's rather freeing to get that first scratch or paint ding in the really nice car or bike....I think of it as the universe's way of reminding me to not be too OCD!

I sort of agree. My main focus now is to keep it from continuing to chip.

[thwart]

Car touch up, but it's exactly what you need to do:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xi3xmeO6C4

Here is a potentially helpful link on how to do it, done by a high-end car guy. Good, useful information and has great results.
http://youtu.be/6xi3xmeO6C4
Great minds think alike.

Still, this process seems just a bit over the top for a bike (or even a car IMO).