Paint + Rain?
10-30-05, 10:20 AM
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Paint + Rain?
Hey all,
As winter is approching and I am waiting for my hub (comes tomorrow) am I starting to think what bike to use for winter. I'm thinking of using my fixed gear conversion for winter. I think that woul dbe best since all the bearings are completely enclosed, unlike my hardtail and cruiser. My question though, is there any effect on the paint if i leave it in the rain for a period of time? I painted it w/ Duplicolor engine enamel and clearcoated it. WIll it jack up the paint? Or will it be fine?
Another question. My clear coat is a little rough, my neightbor said to take 1000 grit sandpaper (wet) to it. Is that the right thing to do?
Thanks guys
Matt
As winter is approching and I am waiting for my hub (comes tomorrow) am I starting to think what bike to use for winter. I'm thinking of using my fixed gear conversion for winter. I think that woul dbe best since all the bearings are completely enclosed, unlike my hardtail and cruiser. My question though, is there any effect on the paint if i leave it in the rain for a period of time? I painted it w/ Duplicolor engine enamel and clearcoated it. WIll it jack up the paint? Or will it be fine?
Another question. My clear coat is a little rough, my neightbor said to take 1000 grit sandpaper (wet) to it. Is that the right thing to do?
Thanks guys
Matt
10-30-05, 12:24 PM
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Rain shouldn't bother it unless its still wet. I've done alot of wet riding on my fix and I woldn't ride anything else in the rain. Much better traction control than a freewheel and brakes.
As for the wet sanding, you should be fine just be easy on it.
-Chris
As for the wet sanding, you should be fine just be easy on it.
-Chris
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10-30-05, 03:16 PM
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Rain ain't a problem. Road grime is: it's fine grey filth and it is surprisingly abrasive. Just clean the thing as often as you can bear to.
