Pannier Paint Job? - Page 3

DanKearney · 05-24-2015, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by No1Vic

Colour matched instead of silver panniers? Maybe a bit too much orange ;-)

What about if you just did the embossed section in the bike's color and the rest in black?

Cheers,

Dan K.

SpudRider · 05-25-2015, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanKearney

What about if you just did the embossed section in the bike's color and the rest in black?

Cheers,

Dan K.

That is an interesting idea. Thanks for posting your input.

No1Vic · 05-25-2015, 01:01 PM

Here you go Dan K

Weldangrind · 05-25-2015, 01:07 PM

That is a sharp look.

No1Vic · 05-25-2015, 01:10 PM

It does seem to balance up the fork guards and to me makes the bike look longer.

SpudRider · 05-25-2015, 02:14 PM

Indeed, that is an excellent suggestion, and looks very good.

I will seriously consider this option, along with basic black.

For comparison, here is the color scheme of the stock pannier.

Weldangrind · 05-26-2015, 12:49 AM

It's funny how out of place the stock panniers look to me, after seeing the photoshop options.

SpudRider · 05-26-2015, 03:29 PM

Painting the embossed area of black panniers is starting to appeal most to me.

I not only like the appearance, I think the black background also enhances the visibility of the painted area of the pannier.

SpudRider · 05-26-2015, 03:33 PM

Incidentally, I tried to remove the silver paint with the pannier with some brake fluid; it didn't work.

Rather than risking damage to the plastic with a more aggressive solvent, I have decided to paint the panniers black with Krylon Fusion spray paint. Then I will probably paint the embossed area of the panniers with orange spray paint.

Weldangrind · 05-26-2015, 08:52 PM

Did you allow the brake fluid to remain on the paint for a minute, before wiping it off?

SpudRider · 05-27-2015, 03:02 AM

Yes, I waited ten minutes, and the brake fluid didn't seem to have any effect whatsoever.

rjmorel · 05-27-2015, 03:39 AM

I think the silver pannier sides were an attempt to give it the allusion of aluminum panniers.
rj

SpudRider · 05-27-2015, 04:08 AM

I agree, I think that is the reason for the silver paint.

Weldangrind · 05-27-2015, 11:00 AM

They fooled me. I thought they were aluminum, until this thread started.

keithmaine · 10-20-2015, 08:46 AM

Spud

did you ever actually do the paint job?

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SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Indeed, that is an excellent suggestion, and looks very good. I will seriously consider this option, along with basic black. For comparison, here is the color scheme of the stock pannier. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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05-26-2015, 12:49 AM	#37
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	It's funny how out of place the stock panniers look to me, after seeing the photoshop options. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-26-2015, 03:29 PM	#38
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Painting the embossed area of black panniers is starting to appeal most to me. I not only like the appearance, I think the black background also enhances the visibility of the painted area of the pannier. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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05-26-2015, 03:33 PM	#39
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Incidentally, I tried to remove the silver paint with the pannier with some brake fluid; it didn't work. Rather than risking damage to the plastic with a more aggressive solvent, I have decided to paint the panniers black with Krylon Fusion spray paint. Then I will probably paint the embossed area of the panniers with orange spray paint. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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05-26-2015, 08:52 PM	#40
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Did you allow the brake fluid to remain on the paint for a minute, before wiping it off? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-27-2015, 03:02 AM	#41
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Yes, I waited ten minutes, and the brake fluid didn't seem to have any effect whatsoever. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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05-27-2015, 03:39 AM	#42
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05-27-2015, 04:08 AM	#43
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05-27-2015, 11:00 AM	#44
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