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hairline crack on the seattube (steel)

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Old 10-07-07, 01:30 AM
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hairline crack on the seattube (steel)

When inspecting the frame i noticed this:

https://www.vasteras.bostream.se/warp/IMGP3883.jpg

i have drawn a circle around the area

what can be done to fix this?, i will have the frame repainted

Pic of the frame:
https://www.vasteras.bostream.se/warp/IMGP3872.jpg

UPDATE!

after some cleaning and sanding at the area, i see that the crack is only superficial (skinndeep)

https://www.vasteras.bostream.se/warp/IMGP3911.jpg
https://www.vasteras.bostream.se/warp/IMGP3913.jpg

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