Joined: Nov 2006
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From: duluth
Bikes: '07 Pista, '09 Fantom Cross Uno, '8? Miyata, '67 Stingray, '0? Zoo mod trials, Tallbike, Chopper, '73 Schwinn Collegiate, '67 Triumph Chopper, '69 CB350, '58 BSA Spitfire, '73 CB450
Are two paint chips worth two weeks waiting for shipping to get a prestine 200 dollar frame? Maybe it just me, but I beat the hell out of my bikes. Rain, snow, mud, sleet, who cares... Scratches/chips from locking up, who cares. Life is short, live it while you can.
I could see if it was your 1953 Paramount that you sent to Waterford for a $1,200 paint job, so it looks nice on your office wall, but if you plan on using the bike it will get chips/scratches... Touch-up paint is like $5, nobody will know unless they inspect it with a fine tooth comb.