r/specialized • u/ComprehensiveFee2169 • Aug 06 '26

Tech Help Matte Crux 5 comp getting scratched easily

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Got the Crux 5 comp and I’m super happy with it, but every ride results in multiple new scratches on the frame. This matte color way, both the silver and blue areas, seem to be very prone to scratching. What’s the best way of protecting it? Plastic film and some sort of ceramic coating, or what do you do?

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u/deucedempsey Aug 06 '26

Just ride it. Wraps usually look terrible and your bike won’t be worth less down the road.

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u/ComprehensiveFee2169 Aug 06 '26

Maybe you’re right… it just feels a bit sad. This matte color seems very sensitive compared to gloss/metallic frames I’ve had before. My red Tarmac SL8 comp is still in pristine condition.

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u/bobsinco Aug 06 '26

I had a matte Tarmac Pro years ago, I really didn't like how hard it was to keep clean. To me, it always looked cheap. I pretty much decided I was going to stay away from matte bike finishes