[ButtersNZ]

Hi all, the rounded underside of my top tube has a flattened out spot. I feel confident it's not affecting strength, but I'd like to look into the option of repairing it or at least concealing it effectively. Alloy frame, powder-coated.

What are my options?

 

[ButtersNZ]

Thinking of getting a powder coating filler. Basically an automotive filler that can be shaped to fill dents, then powder coated over.

http://www.alvinproducts.com/Products/Products.asp?ID=1

 

[jonKranked]

i really wouldn't worry about it. just keep an eye on it. right now its just a dent, i'd be concerned that the heat from the powder coat baking might actually making worse, and if you have a filler over it you'd have no way to visually monitor it.

 

[Casey-Ryan]

I would also just leave the frame alone the more you try to hide something like that, the more likely damage will occur under the fix.

Just keep an eye on it. Watch for expansion, cracking, etc. If nothing is changing down the line and you are thinking about pouder coating it then go ahead but for right now, monitoring it is more important then covering it up.

 

[jonKranked]

based on the location and nature of the dent, i'm guessing it is likely from bouncing around on a bike rack.

 

[jonKranked]

i really wouldn't worry about it. just keep an eye on it. right now its just a dent, i'd be concerned that the heat from the powder coat baking might actually making worse, and if you have a filler over it you'd have no way to visually monitor it.

wow improper verb tense. wtf man.