Refinishing; Modifications - Cannondale Chase Series Owner's Manual

RefinishinG

WaRninG
We knoW that Bike oWneR's Refinish
and RePaint Bikes.
manUal oR voided WaRRanty Will
PRevent this. We Can't PRediCt all
the thinGs that CoUld Go WRonG in
the RefinishinG PRoCess. What We
hoPe to CommUniCate to yoU in the
foRm of this WaRninG is that:
1. Incorrectly refinishing or repainting your bike
can lead to a serious accident.
2.Refinishing could hide structural damage
(fatigue cracks, dented or bent tubes, or other
structural problems) also leading to an accident.
You can be injured or killed.
PReCaUtions:
• Chemicals that might be used in refinishing
might attack your frame and/or fork (carbon
fiber) and weaken them.
• Removing original paint, decals (sanding,
scouring, scratching, or blasting) can actually
remove frame material possibly weakening
them.
• Refinishing can not fix structural problems;
refinishing might conceal serious damage.
if yoU deCide to Refinish: (suggestions)
• Understand that your Cannondale warranty
will be voided
• Go to a professional bicycle repainter (often a
frame builder).
• Ask about the professional's experience with
aluminum and/or carbon frames.
• Be sure your frame is never sanded with paper
coarser than 50 grit.

modifiCations

do not modify yoUR Bike fRame
oR
no oWneR's
modifiCations Can CaUse damaGe
leadinG to failURe and aCCident. yoU
Can Be seveRely inJURed oR killed.
Do not physically alter your frame in any way.
Don't sandblast, shot blast or glass bead your
frame. Don't use any coarse sandpaper on
your bike. Don't grind, wire brush, file, scrape
or machine buff your frame. Don't weld, braze
or let anyone touch your frame with a torch.
Don't drill any holes in your frame. Don't acid
dip or etch your frame. Don't anodize or chrome
plate your frame. Any of these procedures will
seriously harm the structural integrity and/or
longevity of your frame, which could lead to
serious accident and injury.
Modifications will void any applicable
warranty.
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