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New bike arrived today. Based on searches I've decided to do the invisiframe myself.
Are there any decent options for precut kits apart from "invisiframe"
Also bike is gloss finish so choice of matte or gloss is easy, but rockshox pike fork kit (black) , do I go with matte or gloss?
Thanks
Invisiframe are top of the tree for a reason. I went matte on my pikes and gloss on my frame. I believe I made the right choice.
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Would agree with Onzadog, they just do it very right, can’t see why you’d look elsewhere
Clean the frame and leave it to set before you ride it, and remove any pre fitted heli tape before you fit the invisiframe. I recently fitted a kit to a new frame, didn't take pre fitted bits off 1st and stupidly rode it the nxt morning as it looked ok, the seat and chainstay pieces have come off as dirt and water found its way in after a couple of washes. Actual fitting was easier than I expected if you follow the instructions
If you've never fitted one before, make sure you give yourself LOADS of time to do it. And put maximum effort into squeegeeing out all the air bubbles.
Er, no, I just want to make sure I was using the best stuff for the job. Not had a brand new bike for years and probably going to keep this one for a while.. Unless wheel sizes change yet again?
26 may finally be dead...? 😁
...Followed by 27.5 soon.😉
It’s the best product ever. I change bikes just to spend a Saturday in the shed fitting it 😂
I’m properly useless with things like this but gave it a go on my last 2 buys.
First one I bought a cheaper hardtail kit (was still about £30) and rushed it and it was crap, took half of it off and it got mucky on the edges straight away.
Second time on full suss I bought the invisiframe kit and I spared a week to do it, just did a few pieces each night for an hour or so each night and was much better and less stressful! The invisiframe kit was also much easier to fit and the edges don’t gather muck, or what does gather just washes off.
I’d get the proper kit again and just take loads of time with plenty breaks, using loads of water too incase your need to move it before you squeezed it too much.
Although I’d probably just not bother unless it was for a frame that I want to keep/ been a big investment to me personally.
I don’t bother with the squeegee. Get some lint free tissue and run it over the wrap to get rid of bubbles. Then soak up the excess at the edges to get it to stick down. Do it somewhere warm and with lots of light. Clean frame meticulously first.
If you’re in the northwest get a quote from snakeskin. Jakes prices are very competitive and you get a custom professionally fitted wrap.
https://www.snakeskincustom.co.uk/
I have fitted 3 invisiframe kits on my carbon frames (2 gloss and 1 matte) and they have all been top notch and perfectly cut. I have a kit that's been on my Enduro now for 5 years and not a single piece of it has peeled off and the edges still look clean. No yellowing of the film, no stone chips, no cable rubs, no scratches, no scuffs. Frame basically looks brand new, so it's a no-brainer choice for me. I do prefer the gloss finish as it's easier to clean marks off and polish any scuffs or scratches out. But I would always match the frame/fork paint finish.
Fitting it is not to be under-estimated though! As others have said, your frame needs to be surgically clean and you need to follow the instructions to the letter. Don't take any short cuts or you will be disappointed. Better to take your time and start with the smaller sections first to get your hand in. I spread the job out over a few days as my patience threshold is quite low. This is not a job to do in a hurry. But the end result is great and gives peace of mind when stones are bouncing off your pride and joy!