Pannier protection, my solution.

[mark1400]

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.

[virginiajim]

Missed a spot...    In all seriousness, though, looks quite good.

[O.C.]

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 

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

[mark1400]

Hi O.C.

Yes thats the stuff, goes on real easy with no mess or drips.

[Debs]

Re sized

[badaboum]

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

[beegee]

Nice job !

Guess its not pearl effect in sun... But still looking good
Also... I doubt that we will find the titanium colour...

[mark1400]

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.

[mark1400]

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.

[beegee]

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

[mark1400]

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

[badaboum]

Did anybody tried the Glossifier directly on the pannier?

[badaboum]

I have started the process today.

I let you know who it ends up

Cheers

[mark1400]

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.

[badaboum]

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