How to polish a bike frame and remove scratches
Ever wondered how to get that sheen back on your oncesparkly glosspainted bike Perhaps a little heel rub or bike lean gone wrong has left a scratch in the surface of your paint In many cases, all it takes is a few basic supplies, a little elbow grease, and a bucket of patience. And to show you how, we enlisted Steve Gardner of Velocraft in Melbourne. Formerly known as Bikes by Steve, VeloCraft has quickly become one of the most soughtafter bicycle paint shops in Australia. If youve ever seen the paint on a Prova or Bastion youll understand why. A quick disclaimer: This is just a quick guide to the process and includes tips used to add a mirrorlike shine to gloss painted frames. The same technique and process applies to remove superficial scratches and rub marks. Its important to note that the instructions in this article do not apply to satin and matte finishes. To read the full feature, visit
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