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06-21-2019, 07:59 AM
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Paint flaking on brand new frame
Yes I know what you're thinking: Of course paint chips and flakes off of bicycles.
I picked up my new bike 4 months ago and have been riding it constantly. After the first few rides I noticed a few bare spots where paint has flaked off on the chainstays/bottom bracket revealing the steel beneath. Slightly concerned I contact the builder explaining whats up and he gets me a bottle of touch up paint to cover them. Great! Right? However the rate of chipping/flaking hasnt decreased. Ive noticed bigger chunks around the dropouts and eyelets coming off to where the eyelet is totally bare steel now. Overall there are 10-12 places where paint is flaked off ranging from a few mm to a cm. Am I overreacting or is this happening because of a mistake made during paint? 
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#6
06-21-2019, 08:49 AM
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In general paint that is applied properly and adhered well should only come off if there is mechanical damage to the area or abrasion. It shouldn’t just “flake off” on its own. That suggests a lack of good adhesion that could have been caused by poor prep.
Pictures would help diagnose.
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#7
06-21-2019, 09:00 AM
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Maybe soft due to bad prep or not curing long enough? Had this happen with my first custom. Turns out he tried a paint having just hit the market that "did not need primer" ….well it did. It was soft and flaky. Nearby auto body place sprayed it a Toyota mica color. Came out great and the framebuilder declined to pick up the tab for 175 clams.
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chasing waddy Last edited by soulspinner; 06-21-2019 at 09:05 AM.
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#8
06-21-2019, 09:15 AM
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Sorry to hear. I’d press them on it. It’s a great looking bike.
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06-21-2019, 09:55 AM
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I am having the same thing happen to me. I finally went and bought a new mountain bike (YT) and upon arrival, I notied that there was a bunch of paint chipped off at the rear dropout where the TA goes in. I emailed them and they sent me a bottle of touch up and refunded me the shipping of 100 bucks. Since then, it has randomly chipped without me even riding it in a few other spots. Kinda sucks but its a mountain bike..
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#10
06-21-2019, 10:16 AM
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What you describe sounds like my experience with a repaint. It wasn’t done properly.
I have no recourse because the painter was sourced by the shop, and the shop is gone. I’d say you should try to have a conversation with your builder about repaint options. If it’s a poor paint job, it’s not something you can or should have to chase with touch up paint.
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06-21-2019, 10:57 AM
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I was thinking....pictures, please.
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06-21-2019, 11:40 AM
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I can't explain the eyelet, but to me the rest look like chips from chain slap, rocks or leaning against something. I would definitely put some protection on the chainstay and something to prevent cable rub -- -- the 3M clear tape works well.
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#15
06-21-2019, 11:47 AM
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oh. was expecting alot worse.
that just seems like normal wear from usage. i mean... maybe the paint they used was very thin? the TA flaking is weird, but everything else just seems like normal wear. however. i do get your frustration. in this case. a touch up pen would work. maybe put some frame protection around the HT where the housing rubs against it.
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