Subject: Re: Paint Touch-up Posted by: Jim Kish on October 10, 1997 at 09:10:11: In Reply to: Paint Touch-up posted by H. Honeycutt on September 30, 1997 at 13:23:49:

Message: : I have an aluminum Cannondale road bike in need of some : minor paint touching-up. Cannondale suggested I contact : "Moutain Bike Paints" for my paint and primer. I was : informed that my color, "Viper Red", had been discontinued. : Where can I find this color? If the paint company can't get it, you could try other Cannondale dealers in your area. Often, dealers will keep a stock of touch up paints. If that doesn't work, ask the paint co what the closest color is. It will probably be close enough that a small area will look ok painted with it. : Also, does my aluminum bike require a special type of : primer or will standard auto primer from my local : hardware store do the trick? Again, for minor touch ups, it will be fine. If the paint is somewhat transluscent, be aware that the primer color will affect the overall color of the touch up.