BogusOne Posted April 24, 2014 Posted April 24, 2014 This is not a question but more to give you guys and gals an idea of the processes of a typical repair on a carbon frame. Obviously im not going to show you all the steps as a man has to keep some trade secrets a secret So here is a typical crack on a seat stay after a crash... As you will see the crack goes through underneath the cable guide which will have to be removed to do a proper repair. Next picture shows the guide removed and the crack opened up and a good few layers of carbon removed. The carbon is then built up with more layers than what was removed to the point where the new carbon actually stand proud of the original carbon. Once that is cured it is sanded down by hand to blend into the original carbon. The next pic will show the area sanded and the original cable guide to be offered up to its original position. Everything is now prepped to restore the paintwork to original spec. The next pic shows the stay all repaired and paintwork finished. There you go. Good as new and ready to shred the trails again.
Madone69 Posted April 24, 2014 Posted April 24, 2014 This is not a question but more to give you guys and gals an idea of the processes of a typical repair on a carbon frame. Obviously im not going to show you all the steps as a man has to keep some trade secrets a secret So here is a typical crack on a seat stay after a crash... As you will see the crack goes through underneath the cable guide which will have to be removed to do a proper repair. Next picture shows the guide removed and the crack opened up and a good few layers of carbon removed. The carbon is then built up with more layers than what was removed to the point where the new carbon actually stand proud of the original carbon. Once that is cured it is sanded down by hand to blend into the original carbon. The next pic will show the area sanded and the original cable guide to be offered up to its original position. Everything is now prepped to restore the paintwork to original spec. The next pic shows the stay all repaired and paintwork finished. There you go. Good as new and ready to shred the trails again. a repair like this would cost how much?
BogusOne Posted April 24, 2014 Author Posted April 24, 2014 a repair like this would cost how much? It varies depending on the repair.
Oracle BoB Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 BIG UP TO BOGUSONE! I just had my carbon Trek repaired and to say it was an incredible job is an understatement. The repaired pieces (yes pieces, more than one ) are stronger than ever. And the paint touch up afterwards was nothing short of immaculate! Took the frame back to my LBS so that they could build it back up and they could not tell where the frame had been repaired...this after they had taken it apart so I could get it repaired.
Madone69 Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 BIG UP TO BOGUSONE! I just had my carbon Trek repaired and to say it was an incredible job is an understatement. The repaired pieces (yes pieces, more than one ) are stronger than ever. And the paint touch up afterwards was nothing short of immaculate! Took the frame back to my LBS so that they could build it back up and they could not tell where the frame had been repaired...this after they had taken it apart so I could get it repaired.pictures would be appreciated
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 It varies depending on the repair. .....but considerably less than a new frame.Well done, any idea on what caused the damage?Usually expect the chainstay to break notthe seatstay.
BogusOne Posted April 25, 2014 Author Posted April 25, 2014 pictures would be appreciated Follow me on instagram on Bogus_designs for a continuous update of my work. There is photos of the Oracle's Trek as well.
BogusOne Posted April 25, 2014 Author Posted April 25, 2014 .....but considerably less than a new frame.Well done, any idea on what caused the damage?Usually expect the chainstay to break notthe seatstay. No idea. Didnt ask but normally the seatstay is damaged in that area by the rear derailleur believe it or not.
Goodbadugly Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 I can't wait to get my frame back.Looks goodThanks
Goodbadugly Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 .....but considerably less than a new frame.Well done, any idea on what caused the damage?Usually expect the chainstay to break notthe seatstay.Side (direct) impact from a crash
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 No idea. Didnt ask but normally the seatstay is damaged in that area by the rear derailleur believe it or not. Trying to picture that, only way is if the hanger breaks and it's "flicked" against the seatstay.The usual chainstay damage is chainsuck or rock damage.
DuncanDoughnuts Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 Who did that few repair? Contact details please
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