Chain stay protection

[AngryScientist]

It's a good question.

I know I have purchased used bikes in the past that have had a clear CS protector applied, and by the time the bike came to me it was a hard yellowish mess that was hard to remove and probably did more damage to the paint to remove than if it wasnt there in the first place.

I would want to choose something very high quality that wasnt going to turn into a mess after a year or 5.

[HenryA]

Originally Posted by RoosterCogset

Do you guys really mean helicopter tape, or using that term generically for clear protection films, such as this 3M item?

https://www.amazon.com/3M-Clear-Prot.../dp/B073XSJLPB

^^^^^^^ This is good stuff. Practically invisible when applied.

[Jad]

I've also used the IRC Racer's tape/Helicopter tape for ~7 years for different parts of the frame, including the chainstay--it lasts and mine has not yellowed or anything. And when needed, it has come off easily.

[Nomadmax]

Originally Posted by deluz

https://www.performancebike.com/whee...BoCTwcQAvD_BwE

That's the only thing I'll use ^

[junkfood]

Scotch 2228 is my go to for CX and MTB bikes. Usually just use clear 3m tape for the road.

Jake