damage to carbon frame

[nuovo_record]

the long bolt fell unscrewed out of the crank and caught on the drive side stay.
luckily i was pedalling slowly.
it's gouged a bit out of the weave and the area is probably less than the size of a 5p coin.
it hasn't created a hole.
no idea why it happened as i've been riding it for a couple of years no problems, but first ride of the year (yes...) and i'm gutted.
is a repair possible?

[Torslanda]

As long as the carbon strands haven't parted that can be fixed with epoxy.

[Brucey]

if the carbon fibres are damaged, the area can still be repaired, but it is a bit more involved.  It is a commonly repaired area, since there are many ways that you can pick up damage just there.

cheers
 

[Jurek]

+1
To both of the above.

[henshaw11]

If you're anywhere near surrey there's a CF repair specialist there http://carbonbikerepair.co.uk/#contact

[Torslanda]

Quite surprised there isn't some form of plate or guard over the area. Have seen many cf frames that have a self adhesive alloy plate there to guard against chain suck.

What is important is to seal the surface before it can be exposed to weather, muck and stray lubricants which will affect the integrity very quickly

[nuovo_record]

There's a thick rubbery type clearcoat over the carbon and I think tthat took most of the hit. It's probably not worth getting it repaired as the frame didn't cost me a lot....I'll get the company microscope on it and get a good view

[Torslanda]

That's the 'gelcoat'. Even easier.

You can get gelcoat repair compound pre coloured.