[mojo_man]

Sorry about my last few posts I seem to be moaning…

Anyway, I'm not sure if this is normal but the rubberized paint seems to be getting very very small bubbles in it.

Anyone else had or got this?

 

[GbrNole]

Nope, nothing like that on my SL. You sure you haven't got some overspray of degreaser or something similar thats stained?

 

[mojo_man]

Its all over the frame like a heat rash?

You cant see it unless you are really close and the flash of the camera showed it up a bit but its only just turned up.

The only thing I have used is a bit of muck-off but that says its ok for carbon fibre?

 

[liam2051]

Get a citrus based degreaser and a soft rag and gently in small circles rub one patch of the frame and see if they move.

Has your bike been sat anywhere where there could be small metal filings? The top tube of mine looked similar when I had to drill out my cable stops, the rubber paint makes the metal stick also.

 

[mojo_man]

It seems to be in or under the paint rather than on it?

Its almost like the paint has gone off?

 

[liam2051]

Have you tried really scrubbing it off? I was shocked too how deep dirt seems to be, almost like it grabs the dirt

 

[Triple T]

I had the same bubbles appear on my frame. Never used anything harsh to clean the bike with. Do what I did. Contact Ibis.

 

[ak greeff]

ive got them also

i just found this thread. ive got the exact same condition on my regular mojo? any insight or updates as to what causes this? or what to due about it?

 

[mojo_man]

I got in contact with Ibis and after a few emails they agreed to swap it out for a new one even though Im in the UK and got the frame when I was on holiday in the US.

Now I was a bit cheeky and asked for a different size (large to an X-large) as I didnt have a chance to demo one.

"Not a issue" was the reply.

What other bike company would do that?

The best customer service of any company I have ever had to deal with in any industry.

 

[mojo_man]

Just to add to this.....

The bubbles are purely cosmetic and dont affect the strength or durability of the frame.

 

[PTP]

What ever you do do not use citrus degreaser on the rubber paint this is one of the reasons they are not offering it any more citrus degreasers mixed with teflon chain lubes and other lubricants will damage the soft touch paint.

Get a citrus based degreaser and a soft rag and gently in small circles rub one patch of the frame and see if they move.

Has your bike been sat anywhere where there could be small metal filings? The top tube of mine looked similar when I had to drill out my cable stops, the rubber paint makes the metal stick also.

 

[reefkev]

Glad im found this thread!
I've got the exactly the same symptom from my mojo sl frame rubberized paint seems to small bubbles in it. Having the frame for only ten months old and do not know how long the paint going to last. Washing it with tape water and dish soup only.
For Mojo man>>I wonder any luck for frame replacement by Ibis? Charges etc?

 

[mojo_man]

I would contact Ibis and ask, they are very reasonable people....... whats the worst that can happen?

 

[lemmy999]

So if citrus degreasers cause this, how am I supposed to clean my chain? Obviously there will be some splatter that would get on the frame even with the Park chain cleaner. Taking it off every time is a pain. What is safe for the rubberized paint?

 

[BoarderLion]

Mojo SL - full of bubbles rubberised paint!

Yep same with mine - My 09 Mojo SL rubberised paint has increasingly just got worse & worse, see pics attached, all over the frame both front & rear triangle. Frame purchased just 9 months ago, washed with tap water & dish soap only. Time to get hold of Scott.

BoarderLion , (

 

[BitterDave]

Yours looks nowhere as bad as mine.

http://forums.mtbr.com/showpost.php?p=6833216&postcount=9

 

[MinskyBA]

Looks like the curing process may have been botched. Regardless of the issue, shoot Ibis an email. They'll respond within a day or two.