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Old 10-02-2022, 03:39 PM
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Help with a chip in my carbon frame

I've got a ~3mm chip in the bottom of my carbon frame, just forward of the bottom bracket. What can I fill it with/repair with? Should I be overly concerned? It's not cracked (at least it doesn't look or feel like it).
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Old 10-02-2022, 04:15 PM
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That looks like it's just the clearcoat, or possibly the cosmetic layer of CF, but not anything structural. My 16-year-old carbon frame is completely covered in dings like that! I just put a blob of clear nail polish over them.
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Old 10-02-2022, 04:34 PM
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Yes, no structural damage.
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Old 10-02-2022, 04:56 PM
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Thank you!
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Old 10-03-2022, 10:24 AM
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There is a very thick coating to protect from UV damage - any white areas may indicate structural damage.
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Old 10-03-2022, 10:31 AM
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Very good to know!
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