My bike looks CRAP!

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I have this bike that is really scruffy and covered in scratches. It is also made by excel (CRAP). If anybody would have any idea on how to get rid of these scratches, could they please tell me and if i have to buy something please tell me. Also would it be possible to peel of my excel sticker on the side of my bike and buy maybe a saracen or scott or raleigh sticker to stick on the side if so were do i buy it from.

You can buy stickers that would have the name of bike brands.

For about $500au you can get you bike sand blasted, then re-sprayed.

I think you would much better of just buying a new bike from kmart for about $100-$200au because it doesnt sound like this one is much loved.

btw: you buy stickers like raleigh etc from bike shops.

Scratches are good

What's a bike without scratches;)

Originally posted by judo13
... would it be possible to peel of my excel sticker on the side of my bike and buy maybe a saracen or scott or raleigh sticker to stick on the side if so were do i buy it from.
You mean... a rice bike???

Originally posted by Mouse Potato
You mean... a rice bike???

Yes i mean a race bike. I think this excel sticker looks crap and i want a good biking brand name on the side of it but i dont know were i can get any stickers of biking companies to stick on the side e.g. saracen scott raleigh i would be very grateful if you could tell me were to find these stickers and how much they cost.
Thanks mate!

Originally posted by Malvern_star
Scratches are good

What's a bike without scratches;)

Are you sure you dont know of any were where i can get these stickers of good biking brands im really desperate. If you come up with any thing ill put you on my buddy list mate!

Originally posted by Twisties
You can buy stickers that would have the name of bike brands.

For about $500au you can get you bike sand blasted, then re-sprayed.

I think you would much better of just buying a new bike from kmart for about $100-$200au because it doesnt sound like this one is much loved.

btw: you buy stickers like raleigh etc from bike shops.

I know your from australlia but could you convert $ into £ please and do you know of any english bike shops were i can buy stickers from. Make sure you av a GOOD DAY MATE!!

Originally posted by Mouse Potato
You mean... a rice bike???
Originally posted by judo13
Yes i mean a race bike. I think this excel sticker looks crap and i want a good biking brand name on the side of it but i dont know were i can get any stickers of biking companies to stick on the side e.g. saracen scott raleigh i would be very grateful if you could tell me were to find these stickers and how much they cost.
Thanks mate!

Um, I said rice, not race.
Surely that's not just an Australian term?

I've never looked for them myself but you could try your local bike shops as Twisties suggested. I've also seen bike decals listed on eBay.
And if you can't find Saracen, Scott or Raleigh, perhaps you could look for "Type R". :D

Originally posted by judo13
Are you sure you dont know of any were where i can get these stickers of good biking brands im really desperate. If you come up with any thing ill put you on my buddy list mate!

Pinarello or Derosa might send you some.;)

The cannondale stickers look pretty plain , just get a graphics printer/signmaker to print you up some stickers saying cannondale.:D

I'm sure if you enquire at a bike shop they'll point you in some direction.
But seriously. Scratches look great:cool:

Originally posted by Mouse Potato
Um, I said rice, not race.
Surely that's not just an Australian term?

I've never looked for them myself but you could try your local bike shops as Twisties suggested. I've also seen bike decals listed on eBay.
And if you can't find Saracen, Scott or Raleigh, perhaps you could look for "Type R". :D

Thanks for that that was a great idea

How about a sticker that says: "My other bike is a Litespeed" or whatever your favourite brand is.

I say fix you're bike up Pee Wee Herman style and really blow people away! Don't forget to add some Dura Lace and Carpet Fibre. :)

whats a rice bike?

I like wamara's suggestion. And anything that makes lots of noise will take away from noticing the scratches.

Do you really like this bike that much?

ok well in terms of price for one of these stickers, lets say $5aus,.... ummm the price of a big mack meal at mcdonalds (med)

:D

LMAO! Rice bike? Are you referring to what I think you are?

For those not in the know, a ricer is a car that sucks, but has a bunch of stickers on it saying something like "HONDA V-TEC", usually on a car completely different, like a ford.

Woo, got a kick out of that one.

Or you could get some spray paint... and those stickers from banannas...

Scratches, ha.

The top bar on my recently purchased bike is soo bad you can't see the name brand at all on the left, and took a good minute or so to dicipher the other side....

Really, if your a do it yourselfer, go to you local auto parts store and purchase the following:

1. Wet sand paper (its grey)

2. Primer (available in some basic colors) in arosol can

3. Touch up paint (also in arosol can) choose the color ya want.

4. Clear coat (again in arosol can)

Step 1. Sand bike (ya don't have to remove all color, just make it completely smooth) use water on the wet sand paper, take your time.

Step 2. prime bike (remove all parts accessories and anything else that your not wanting paint on, any holes get taped up, small holes use cotten or small bits of fabric to fill)

Step 3. repeat step 1 and 2

Step 4. repeat step 1 and 2

(note this should be very light coats of primer)

Step 5. paint

Step 6. sand (lightly wetsand)

Step 7. repeat step 5

Step 8. clear coat

Step 9. repeat step 8.

Reassemble your fresh looking bike..

(note. allow 24 to 48 hours between primer coats, and 12 to 24 hours between paint coat and clear coat)

Good Luck (I am going to do this to the bike of have soon)

Randy