Downtube protection options for an Orange

[Haakon]

With the weld seam running the length of the down tube, I'm thinking my usual approach of PPF is not going to stick so well... Any obvious ideas I'm missing?

Apart from the naff looking and expensive carbon bolt on guards....

 

[beeb]

With the weld seam running the length of the down tube, I'm thinking my usual approach of PPF is not going to stick so well... Any obvious ideas I'm missing?

Apart from the naff looking and expensive carbon bolt on guards....

There is many choices available:

 

[yuley95]

I find the all mountain style frame protection is very sticky and offers really solid protection.

Going across a weld seam is tough but I reckon the AMS would go pretty well and with a hairdryer to warm it up prior to application and after it’s applied I reckon it would confirm pretty well to the lump

I’ve used a combination of the AMS protection on my downtube near the bb and some thinner gloss paint protection film for the rest of the downtube and it’s works well for me but I haven’t had to contend with a weld seam

 

[Haakon]

Yeah, the whacky Orange approach to tube forming is a little challenging. Will try the hair dryer approach and see if I can get it to work.

 

[cokeonspecialtwodollars]

I tried really hard to resist posting this but it was way too appealing. the urge was to great.

EDIT: Can't believe that I missed an opportunity for a terrible pun... COVID brain fog is a thing.

 

[Cardy George]

Can't see why they won't work on cabinets

 

[Cardy George]

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I tried really hard to resist posting this but the urge was to great.

I'm surprised it took us this long

 

[cokeonspecialtwodollars]

I'm surprised it took us this long

At least he got one genuinely helpful reply.

 

[Haakon]

At least he got one genuinely helpful reply.

Honestly, thats pretty good for around here!

 

[wkkie]

There is many choices available:

But where's green 1??!

 

[cokeonspecialtwodollars]

But where's green 1??!

I thought that you of all people would know that Green #1 is licensed to wkkie enterprises and not available to the general public.

 

[yuley95]

At least he got one genuinely helpful reply.

I feel like I let the team down.

How about you try this?

 

[frenchman]

3m mastic tape
If it’s not black it’ll look shit, although you might be able to get a clear version.

The tradies favourite

 

[moorey]

I use this stuff. Strong, sticky, soft. Stops any damage and quietens it right down. Available at Bunnings. Narrower version is the go.

T-Rex Ferociously Strong Waterproof Tape: 5 ft

T-Rex Ferociously Strong Waterproof tape provides waterproof adhesion. Strong enough for general purpose fixes and jobs that need a tough waterproof seal.

www.trextape.com

 

[cokeonspecialtwodollars]

I feel like I let the team down.

How about you try this?

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Tried it already, my downtube did not feel protected.

 

[yuley95]

Tried it already, my downtube did not feel protected.

But how did you feel?

 

[rockmoose]

But how did you feel?

Violated.

 

[yuley95]

Violated.

I’ll wait to hear from @cokeonspecialtwodollars

 

[rockmoose]

I’ll wait to hear from @cokeonspecialtwodollars

He'll be a while. Seems to have taken a particular interest in long rides lately.

 

[Isaakk]

Kydex sheet. See here.