Scratched Record derailleur

[BlackMadone]

I dropped my bike and scratched my Campag rear derailleur. It doesn't affect the way it shifts but it doesn't look as nice. I'm thinking about ordering a Super Record to replace it. Thoughts?

[xena]

If you have scratched the carbon /decals , just sand it down with some wet and dry ..it will look great.

[BlackMadone]

Thank you for the advice. I look into the process.

[BlackMadone]

Bike fell again and left some shallow scratches on the seat stay that you can feel with your finger nail. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need to take it to professional?

[xena]

Are you concerned about the look or the damage. If it just scratches then your bike is fine.
If its the look , then has it defaced a decal/ paint? Could getting a appropriate decal be a good solution?
What about just a simple paint touch up?

[Valbrona]

You buy a little bottle of clear nail polish from the supermarket.

[prendrefeu]

You should take the derailleur to a rotary tool and use the opportunity to turn that scratch into tuning.
Make it lighter.

[savechief]

Stop dropping your bike.

[em3]

Stop dropping your bike.

...also, since u dropped bike hard enough to damage ur rear mech (and possibly ur frame) u really should re-check the alignment of ur hanger, with the correct tool.

[spud]

you can't replace your old SR rear Der with the new SR rear Der - they have different cable throws.

[ProN3wbie]

Stop dropping your bike.

lmao

[kgt]

There are much better ways to spend your money IMO.

[stevec1975]

You should take the derailleur to a rotary tool and use the opportunity to turn that scratch into tuning.
Make it lighter.

Yep:

Before (As a result of a Race crash):


After:

[fogman]

Bikes are meant to be ridden. If you never ride them, they never break or get scratched.

If these scratches bother you, get some touch up paint and/or clear coat and wet/dry sandpaper at the auto parts store. Touch up the scratched/chipped areas. Then carefully wet sand starting with 1000 grit and ending with 3000 grit. Then final finish with rubbing compound and wax. Should look almost new.

Also, I recommend a Feedback Sports RAKK folding rack instead of leaning bike against car or tree. Eliminates a sudden wind gust from tipping your bike over while you are getting ready.

[Djkinsella89]

Trollololol

Or if by the slim chance the OP is serious, clean the butter of your fingers before handling your bike.