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Sealing a Small Scratch on Carbon Fork

Old 08-09-14, 07:08 AM
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Sealing a Small Scratch on Carbon Fork

I have a small scratch. Very superficial/purely cosmetic. Is there something I can put on it to seal it and restore the shine? My instinct says to put a little clear nail polish on it. What do you think?
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Nail varnish will work fine
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There is no functional need to seal it.
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