mcm
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Reged: 12/25/03
Posts: 8
Loc: San Antonio, TX
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I know I need to put something on it. But what?
So what did you use and did it stick to a nude finish?
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Dave_Thompson
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Reged: 12/19/03
Posts: 717
Loc: Spokane, Washington
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This stuff works very well: http://www.coloradocyclist.com/common/products/productdisplay2_v2.cfm?PRRFNBR=32447&S=21411,32447,12391,24741,28262,29778,20473,31674,31665,31655,13591 It's a thick, clear mylar tape that you can cut to fit. I use it for chain stay protection as well as on the front of the down tube and back of the seat tube. It will stick to a nude finish (it sticks to mine) though you will have to clean the section of carbon you want protected with alcohol. The tape will protect the section of the bike it covers from UV rays too.
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Insightdriver
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Reged: 03/07/04
Posts: 472
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If you look in the gallery at my bike you will see I have a black vinyl protector that wraps around the chainstay. It doesn't glue on because it is naturally curled. It's not just for chain slap but for protection from all the grit and gravel that will get thrown up as I ride it. I consider it long-term protection for my bike, something like those who use vinyl slipcovers on their furniture. 
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Anthony
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Reged: 05/18/05
Posts: 7
Loc: California
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I bought Lizard Skins "carbon" protector for another bike and it was the biggest piece of junk ever. It began to shred on the first ride. Since the product is a weave of fibers, each time your foot gets close, it pulls another fiber.
A totally low tech option is duct tape. Sounds crazy & I wouldn't put it on a Calfee, but on a Cannondale it works great.
My Dragonfly's brand new, so the one that came in it fit perfectly and looks great.
Maybe Calfee could sell these individually?
-Anthony
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alamike
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Reged: 01/09/04
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Another alternative to duct tape if you want to go cheap, you can use the clear packing tape. Once it starts peeling off, you can pull the old stuff off and reapply. You probably can find a roll in a supply cabinet at work.
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PsyDoc
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Reged: 01/14/04
Posts: 37
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If the finish is "nude," then why not electrical tape?
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Insightdriver
captain
Reged: 03/07/04
Posts: 472
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electrical tape is too soft and the glue will migrate and become messy really fast.
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vaxn8r
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Reged: 12/19/03
Posts: 222
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Quote:
Insightdriver wrote:
electrical tape is too soft and the glue will migrate and become messy really fast.
I haven't found that to be the case. I use two very small patches of black electrical tape where the rear brake housing touches against the frame. I put them on when the bike was new and haven't touched them in over a year. You can't see them unless you're really looking for them.
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Anthony
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Reged: 05/18/05
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Loc: California
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I used to use electrical tape around the King headset. It never really moved, but was a soupy mess when I removed it & was difficult to get the last bits of adhesive off.
Why not mix the best of both worlds?
Clear duct tape. Scotch makes it. I can't comment on the quality.
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superunleaded
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Reged: 12/22/03
Posts: 223
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Its easy to clean those nasty residue especially if it is still gummy.
Just use a lot of paper towel and WD-40.
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Insightdriver
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Reged: 03/07/04
Posts: 472
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Another technique that works is to use fresh duck tape to blot up the gummy glue residue. The fresh tape is stickier than the frame so the glue will tend to stick to the fresh tape. Just keep using pieces of fresh tape. Follow up with Windex.
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jaleel_da_sheik
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Reged: 02/25/05
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Isn't that also the recipe for leg hair removal? 
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Insightdriver
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Reged: 03/07/04
Posts: 472
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OUCH 
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