Pannier Paint Job?
 

I'm not in any hurry, but I have toyed with the idea before the RX3 bikes even arrived, of painting the panniers all black. Some Krylon Fusion Spray Paint would do an excellent job, I'm sure. :)

http://www.krylon.com/products/fusion-for-plastic/

I don't really dislike the silver color, but is painted over the plastic, which is molded black. ;) The silver paint is bound to fade, but the black Krylon Fusion paint will blend into the color molded into the plastic at the factory. :tup:

Indeed, many of the bikes exported to other countries come with completely black panniers. What do you guys think? ;)

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No black. Years of Harley riding posers have made black a joke. Paint to match the bike.

Perhaps you could try removing some of the paint in an inconspicuous area, with a dab of brake fluid.

I'm not big on the silver, either.

Thanks for your input. :)

That's a great idea! :)

Wait a second...these aren't Harley Davidsons. :wtf:

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This isn't a Harley Davidson, either. ;)

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I do like the black panniers.

I do also. :) The fake aluminum paint on the RX3 panniers is okay, but it will almost certainly degrade with age. That's why I prefer having the color molded into the plastic, instead of having the plastic painted. ;) I think your suggestion of removing the aluminum paint with brake fluid is a good idea.

I pulled the CSC sticker off the top box, and part of the silver paint came right off. I'd reckon a little MEK, and all the paint will be gone.

I prefer the silver panniers, makes the bike more visible from the side. I plan to put a strip of reflective tape where the "brand" logo was stuck to them.......Do I use reflective silver or amber?

Thanks for the tip, Tony. :)

I agree. My one reservation for removing the silver paint is the reduction in conspicuity to other motorists. ;) However, some reflective tape will work much better at night than the silver paint. :)

Are there laws in England regarding the color of the reflective tape on the side of a motorcycle? If not, I think either color will serve you well. :)

Probably wiser to use amber reflective tape on the side as a 'legal' jobsworth might argue white should only be shown at the front.... still amber will balance the reflector fitted to the front forks :-)

I put a strip of reflective tape on the silver portion of the panniers. I tried to put tape on the bottom of the top box, but nothing would stick. :wtf: