Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 13,560
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From: Milledgeville, Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Black Mountain Cycles MCD,2017 Advocate Cycles Seldom Seen Drop Bar, 2017 Niner Jet 9 Alloy, 2015 Zukas custom road, 2003 KHS Milano Tandem, 1986 Nishiki Cadence rigid MTB, 1980ish Fuji S-12S
I have not noticed any scratches from the rag wipings. In fact, Bike Lust leaves a silicon coating that helps keep dirt and dust from clinging as hard to the surface, so it should help prevent scratches. Pledge or wax would also provide a barrier, I would think.