Originally Posted by phoebeisis
A french 531 frame I had, had a bad(the paint remained soft for 30 years) paint job.The paint would scape off if you looked at it hard.It rusted at every clamp on. I guess this isn't a problem for most bikes,but they do tend to scratch a little at the clamps.
I'm going to put a thin strip of rim tape under all my clamp ons from now on;looks funny,but....Thanks.Charlie
PS I might use tiny strips of 3M invisible bra film instead of the tape.
Try this, it works well... Apply the tape to the inside of the clamp and then trim it with a razor blade along the edges. Nicely hidden and protects the frame's paint. An easy, one-brewsky job.