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Old 12-05-15 | 10:40 AM
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Bikes: Catrike 559 I own some others but they don't get ridden very much.

There's "perfect match" and there's "not exactly". "Not exactly" usually looks like crap because it draws your attention to the paint chip.

Fingernail polish comes in a LOT of colors so, if you have a red or a black bike, you have a decent shot for a good match. Testors has many fewer colors but, if you are a good color mixer, that might work for you.

I generally just use clear fingernail polish. I don't know how much metal protection it provides, but it makes me feel better.

If you have a lot of nicks or a big area to do, my advice is to have the whole frame powder coated. I've not had good results using a rattle can over existing paint.
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