DIY Mountain Bike Frame Protection! Under $30

In this video you will see how to protect you bike frame for cheap using 3m tape and a few other supplies. You can use this method to protect you mountain bike or any bike for that matter. This project does not take long and will protect your investment for time to come. It should only take ten to twenty minutes to protect your frame once you get good at it. I hope you guys find this useful, thanks for watching.
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[@NDemanuele1]

I just got this tape and am going to put it on a Carbon Frame. Is the application different on Carbon? (couldn't tell if yours was Carbon)

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

It's no different than aluminum.

[@NDemanuele1]

@@ChildrenOfTheLoam Thanks! I just put it on my Toptube. I did the best I could but do have some air bubbles. Next is the downtube. Do you think it's durable enough, I was thinking about getting something more durable such as a rubber piece. I'm putting this on a Ripmo. Maybe Ibis sells something for the downtube. I'll have to check.

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

@@NDemanuele1 it will protect from scratches and dings but not big impacts so I would go with a downtube guard if you can find one.

[@billhib5056]

what is the name and where did you buy it

[@carlingas666]

What’s the tape and where can I buy it?

[@thedutchmanandthedigger1500]

Short, sweet, and to the point. Well done. Covered all the needed info without all the BS.

[@juicemooseman]

Best video I’ve seen on frame wrapping! Short, sweet and to the point and best of all it works. Thanks for the post.

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

Stoked to hear that!

[@WISCOMTB]

Thanks for this DIY! Just got me a RIPMO and I want to keep her pretty :)

[@florihupf]

Nice video. Thanks man. Appreciated.

[@Accretion67]

Nice video. I wish my toptube was as straightforward as yours. I needed to apply a bit of heat to get mine in the right shape.

[@NateMaris]

Soo slick bro 🙌🏽 thanks for this 👊🏽💪🏽

[@marloncordova9006]

Thank you brother

[@ChristianmorrisMlpro]

Great channel!

[@joen3992]

I've used this trick on the under carriage of older steel frame mountain bikes. Seems to keep the road salt at bay. Easier to clean the bike too! =8-]

[@iamairsoft]

Thanks champ

[@carlossp5111]

thanks bro 👍🏻

[@georgemallory797]

Way better video than the guy that just puts loud techno music on instead of verbal directions.

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

haha, glad you liked it!

[@25yearstolate]

I find 3M helicopter tape 14mill to be the best. Maximum protection and form-able. Anything thicker is tough to work with. I get mine off of EBAY. Some people sell it by the foot. Two things though.....read the fine print and make sure you get the CLEAR tape....made the mistake once of getting grey once. Also....VERY important... make sure the tape you buy is not to old....AFTER I bought some that did not stick well and was slightly yellow....I found out it had expired 10 years earlier. Get fresh

[@th_js]

Nice video

[@bbMTB]

Great idea thanks for the tutorial, I wanna try this on my bike... I’m having trouble finding the matte tape you mentioned on amazon. Would you mind linking the matte tape as well or letting me know where else I could find it??? ***DISREGARD my question, just saw someone else asked the same thing in the comment.

[@ezequieldonado7634]

By the way, nice video!

[@robngoma]

Great vid,very helpful!

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

MTBHI thanks!

[@yam831]

Tape is 2 inch width? Looks wider....

[@ocoutdoors2355]

just like applying window tint

[@carlingas666]

What kind of tape is it and where can I buy it?

[@MTBThrumyeyez]

Great vid I'm looking for frame protectors bit this is an inexpensive alternative. Does It come off just in case you want to replace it?

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

Yes, it typically comes off with no residue but any that does appear can be cleaned off fairly easily.

[@sageweiss5954]

It does as he said, but if you are having a little trouble getting the tape off, just use a blow dryer/heat gun on the lowest setting and just heat it up slightly. Should come off very easily.

[@billhib5056]

where is the link

[@scotty-sb1403]

Will it remove the paint off my carbon if I apply it but come to remove it further down the line? Thanks man

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

It shouldn't damage it at all, no problem.

[@tisdale36]

Thanks, what stem is that? That is pretty cool

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

It's a commencal stem that came with the bike

[@sammanukyan5084]

Is the 3m safe to use how long will it last on my bike?? Nice video by the way...

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

Thanks. It is and it'll last as long as you have to bike or untill its ripped off.

[@ezequieldonado7634]

I followed the link you posted but that will only lead to the glossy finish film. By chance do you know where can I find the film in matte finish?

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

It can be a bit tough to find but Amazon is the best place I have found to buy it.

[@lupstarr4379]

You try ebay?i have some of this but haven't put it on as of yet.Great video btw and good channel i just stumbled on to,subbed and👍.

[@fatboybiking3874]

How long does is usually take to dry. I just got a new bike and I want to throw it on and go ride as soon as possible lol

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

You should be fine to ride after like 30 mins

[@LJS1605]

Hi there. Is the back of the tape sticky at all. I have a few small lumps and scratches on my bike already so i didnt know if it would stick.

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

the scratches might cause a bubble or two but you should be just fine.

[@LJS1605]

Ill give it a go.

[@ty6896]

I see a couple different widths. You linked 2 inch but I see 4 and 6 inch widths too. Would 4 inch work better?? Thoughts?

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

Just go with what you think would fit your bike best

[@takeit1229]

Upside for 2 inches is it will fit most bike frames without much cutting (easy straight lines) Upside for 4 inches is it will fit wider areas, so buy it if you have a frame wider than 2 inches. One caution the tape does not go around (in a circle) the tube well in my experience, must use separate pieces for top and bottom.

[@michaelguy4356]

Does any body out there know where I can get crazy graphics for my Mtb?They do have it I just can’t find it.Many Thanks to anyone that knows,Is it called vinal wrap

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

you can get custom orders from nldesign or just buy uncut vinyl wrap on ebay

[@marloncordova9006]

Will this protect my mtg from rocks or light scratches

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

Yes it will.

[@giladbaruchian7522]

Can i do it with a regular 3M Selotape ?

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

You can but it may leave more residue when removed and look less clean.

[@tomd9973]

how important is it to get matte for a matte frame, finding it hard to find any

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

Not super important, it'll just make the frame look gloss.

[@tomd9973]

@@ChildrenOfTheLoam Cheers for the reply, do you know any matte tape that isnt sold out ?

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

@@tomd9973 I don't, sorry man.

[@doktorkoka]

Isopropyl killed paintwork on my frame lol. Be careful guys.

[@fgarcia6915]

How easy is it to remove it?

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

Fernando Garcia not hard at all, it usually leaves no residue.

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

@Joe F I would assume it would but I have not tried it.

[@asapcic913]

What is this frame s name

[@sebdufour]

Moo Cow commencal furious