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BikerDoug friend Reged: 12/29/03 Posts: 88 Re: What exactly is a "Nude" finish?       05/19/04 11:58 PM (66.219.216.66) Edit   Reply   Quote   Here's the word from Calfee. "The "Nude" finish is not sent bare carbon, we finish the frame by applying 303 aerospace protectant to give the tubes and lugs a finished look because bare carbon tubes after sanding have a dry unfinished feel, also the 303 protects the exposed glue on the small parts (cable guides, brake bridge, water bottle bosses & drop outs) from UV's, which can discolor the glue over time. The carbon fabric on the lugs & carbon tubes on the frame are unaffected by UV's. For more information on the 303 we use visit there web-site www.303-products.com" So, nude is a "protectant" but not a "finish". Makes sense. Thanks to all those who chimed in. Post Extras

Entire thread Subject Posted by Posted on What exactly is a "Nude" finish? BikerDoug 05/17/04 03:50 AM Re: What exactly is a "Nude" finish? vaxn8r   05/17/04 04:27 AM Re: What exactly is a "Nude" finish? Bruce   05/19/04 02:39 AM Re: What exactly is a "Nude" finish? BikerDoug   05/19/04 03:30 AM Re: What exactly is a "Nude" finish? Dave_Thompson   05/19/04 04:00 AM Re: What exactly is a "Nude" finish? BikerDoug   05/19/04 11:58 PM Re: What exactly is a "Nude" finish? vaxn8r   05/19/04 04:25 AM Re: What exactly is a "Nude" finish? Dave_Thompson   05/19/04 04:55 AM

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