Bicycle Mechanics - scratched forks

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konarider095
08-21-04, 02:43 PM
hey i recently got an mtn bike and i heard if u scratch ur forks.like if u push ur forks down to the scratch and the scratch goes into the bottom of ur forks the scratch brings up oil. its a little scratch so what can i do to seal it up

thanks
walker


Dannihilator
08-21-04, 02:57 PM
Bring it to your lbs to have them inspect the scratch.

konarider095
08-21-04, 03:02 PM
its not to deep but people said u could use clear nailpolish. will this work?


Dannihilator
08-21-04, 03:21 PM
Yes it would. A couple layers though.

konarider095
08-21-04, 03:28 PM
thanks alot dude

catatonic
08-21-04, 04:17 PM
on the subject of scratches, do those lizard skins boots work worth anything?

konarider095
08-22-04, 04:40 PM
does it matter what color of nail polish???

konarider095
08-22-04, 05:23 PM
like could u use black???

MKRG
08-22-04, 05:37 PM
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