Major touchup paint supplier is in Chapter 11
07-21-22, 12:09 PM
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Major touchup paint supplier is in Chapter 11
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07-21-22, 12:11 PM
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07-21-22, 12:34 PM
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Anybody who would use nail polish to touch up their bike would use shampoo to wash it.
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07-21-22, 02:52 PM
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Yeah, I somewhat agree it's a bad idea. I normally prefer the patina (with a clear coat), unless you can achieve a really great match AND apply it so it doesn't look stupid. Also, nail polish is often lacquer, which can be really difficult to apply without looking gloppy. But I believe Revlon does make an enamel nail polish.
The last time I used nail polish on a bike was a clear color to strengthen embroidery thread used to finish bar tape. That got too complicated (and basically stupid), so I just went back to the simple black tape Fizik bundles with their bar tape.
The last time I used nail polish on a bike was a clear color to strengthen embroidery thread used to finish bar tape. That got too complicated (and basically stupid), so I just went back to the simple black tape Fizik bundles with their bar tape.
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07-21-22, 03:34 PM
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Yeah, I somewhat agree it's a bad idea. I normally prefer the patina (with a clear coat), unless you can achieve a really great match AND apply it so it doesn't look stupid. Also, nail polish is often lacquer, which can be really difficult to apply without looking gloppy. But I believe Revlon does make an enamel nail polish.
The last time I used nail polish on a bike was a clear color to strengthen embroidery thread used to finish bar tape. That got too complicated (and basically stupid), so I just went back to the simple black tape Fizik bundles with their bar tape.
The last time I used nail polish on a bike was a clear color to strengthen embroidery thread used to finish bar tape. That got too complicated (and basically stupid), so I just went back to the simple black tape Fizik bundles with their bar tape.
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I find their touch up paint (er...nail polish) to be a tad pricey. My limit is $4 and it better be an exact match!
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Had me laugh. Went to my friend's garage sale. He said it was all his daughter's stuff she was selling for some college cash and I wouldn't find anything. Well, I got two chocolate chip cookies and some matching metalflake polish for my Waterford.
07-21-22, 10:42 PM
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and a few questionable glances.
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