Originally Posted by
CliffordK
That is quite definitely corrosion.
Here is a
Cad 10 with serious corrosion issues, and the same kind of spidery wormy look around the corrosion sites.
And, apparently it isn't a warranty issue.
The frames apparently can take a fair amount of abuse after corrosion sets in. However, perhaps you can do something to prevent it from progressing locally. Polish, then reapply clear-coat?
I think the clear coat has been opened and a bit of water has seeped in and caused a very minor amount of surface discoloration. This isn't "corrosion" in the sense of deep stuff. It's literally just a small chemical, nearly inert, reaction. I was wondering about the spider webing because it did appear similar to the type of corrosive damage one sometimes finds on painted steel bikes.
OP. Get a bottle of clear nail polish. Clean the area carefully with mild soapy water. Once dry, apply a drop or two of polish to seal the clear coat finish.