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. :)

Here you go Dan K

That is a sharp look.

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

Indeed, that is an excellent suggestion, and looks very good. :tup: I will seriously consider this option, along with basic black. :)

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/q...psm6lqmpnd.jpg

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/q...psfogxn1gc.jpg

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

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/q...psnj4cbnm3.jpg

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

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. ;)

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/q...psvuntrvbh.jpg

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/q...psyw9ciuae.jpg

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spud

did you ever actually do the paint job?