Subject: Re: Re: Paint Touch-up Posted by: Nasser al-abry on April 09, 2000 at 14:23:44: In Reply to: Re: Paint Touch-up posted by Jim Kish on October 10, 1997 at 09:10:11:

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.