Hi there, I thought I would share this with you as it may be useful.
I wanted to protect the panniers from scratches and scuffs, the main dealer fitted the Kawasaki protective film and did a really crap job, started peeling off so I have removed it.
I decided I needed a solution that was not permanent, was rectifiable and removable without damaging the original finish.
My solution was plastic dip spray paint... A rubber paint that can be peeled off in seconds if I want to remove it.
The cost, £22 to do both panniers. I used one and a half cans of spray paint, one would have been enough but the more paint you spray on the easier it is to peel it off and reveal the original paintwork.
7 to 10 min between coats, 6 coats...job done.
I have attached a picture I hope it works.
Cheers.
Missed a spot... In all seriousness, though, looks quite good.
Very good, and so much better than the clear stick on things that don't stick correctly even at room temp and using a soapy solution ....dont ask me how I know :hammer:
I guess it was something like this that you used ?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Plasti-Dip-Plastic-Rubber-Paint/dp/B0114TDNCM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1436715626&sr=8-3&keywords=plastic+dip+spray+paint+clear
Hi O.C.
Yes thats the stuff, goes on real easy with no mess or drips.
Re sized
(http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y411/bikergirl1400/20150712_122130_zpsmgdv0gfa.jpg) (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/bikergirl1400/media/20150712_122130_zpsmgdv0gfa.jpg.html)
What about color change? Is it the same glossy effect as the paint?
DO you have a pic of the pannier on the bike with sun?
Cheers
Nice job !
Guess its not pearl effect in sun... But still looking good
Also... I doubt that we will find the titanium colour...
I did put 2 layers of Glossifier on it but it didnt make much difference, there is a clear coat spray... that might be better though from what i have seen on youtube it makes it harder to remove the rubber paint & i dont want to risk the origional paint.
I would have liked a high gloss finish but its a shiny matt effect, i know thats a contradiction but thats how it looks & has a matt rubber feel.
At the end of the day if you dont like it its only one hours work & 1 can of spray lost so in for me personally i thought it was worth a try. If i didnt like it i can remove it in about 2 mins.
I did a small test piece & it peels off real easy in one big piece.
I have noticed that new colours are being added all the time but a perfect colour match is going to be hard to find unless you want to mix your own which will be trial & a lot of error im guessing.
Its a very cheap & not perfect solution but for my needs it works & im happy with it.
Cheers.
You can get pearl but you may have to mix it in yourself, granuals in a small bag to mix in the paint so you will need a compressor, spraying gun etc. I would think pearl spray will be available eventually... but im guessing now.
cheers.
I like the idea.... Even can use that spray to make some extra stripes or try with 2 colours without dammage, always can turn clock back... ;-D :punk:
Just discovered you can get clear plasti dip spray, keeps origional colour with a matt finish.
There is a youtube vid here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVHBuwgmvp4
Cheers
Did anybody tried the Glossifier directly on the pannier?
I have started the process today.
I let you know who it ends up
Cheers
Are you just using the glossifier or are you using the paint as well?
I look forward to hearing how it goes.
Heres a pic of mine on the bike.
Cheers.
I have finished
I used both
I need to see the result in sunshine but it seems to be a bit mate compared to the original
But the coating is really great appart from that..
I'll post some pic tomorrow if I can
I found the glossifier didnt seem to do a lot.
But i have discovered (after the wife scuffed it) that you can spray over scuffs with the paint & it fills them & blends in fine. Just sprayed the local area a few times, no masking, worked a treat.