View Poll Results: Hypothetical question: repaint or sell?
Repaint your beloved carbon bike ($300-400)
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47.37%
Sell'er and get a new one (around $900)
10
52.63%
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Is Repainting Worth it?
05-05-09, 07:43 AM
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Is Repainting Worth it?
So do you think it is worth the money (say around $300-400) to repaint (clearcoat) a two-year old carbon frame that fits you, is comfortable, and stiff, but whose paint is chipped and otherwise ugly? Or is it better just to sell the frame for around $800 and get a new one (total cost for new frame around $1500)?
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05-05-09, 07:53 AM
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Oh it's worth it. No, really.
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I have to wonder what's happened to the bike that the paint is so bad after only two years.
Will you have to repaint it again in another two years?
If that's the case I'd just leave it.
Will you have to repaint it again in another two years?
If that's the case I'd just leave it.
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I'd be concerned about a CF bike that had been beat around enough in 2 years to need repainting.
If we're talking a chip here and there, put nail polish on them, and ride the bike.
If we're talking a chip here and there, put nail polish on them, and ride the bike.
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05-05-09, 08:48 AM
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05-05-09, 10:23 AM
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just get a new frame. The cost of the paintjob plus the fact the frame is 2 years abused makes it more worthwhile to just replace it. (of course that is if you must have a change. I would just ride it as is if it is not structurally damaged).
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If i get the bike back can I keep it? You can just pretend it is still there for paint while I ride it. Thanks