saddlebag painting?

[Bob Boro]

My saddlebags are old & tired looking, faded, oxidized, etc:

 

1) Is there a product to bring back the black color to get rid of the gray, hazy look? Or would repainting using black, semi-gloss spray paint be best?

 

2) What can be used to fill scratches, gouges?

 

What have other people done?

 

Thanks!

[johnlt]

Assuming you're talking about your 1150 RT system cases, Armoral or Back to Black usually does a pretty good job. Scratches and gouges are a much mor difficult task that I never attempted.

[Edgar]

Truck bed liner works great for painting the outside shell,

and it's available at any auto parts store. Spray it on and dab it with a cloth to get the texture you want.

Link

[Guest Kakugo]

Truck bed liner works great for painting the outside shell,

and it's available at any auto parts store. Spray it on and dab it with a cloth to get the texture you want.

Link

 

That's very interesting... could you provide some brands/names?

I have a scratched shell at home and can get a matching one for cheap. Would be interested to give this a try.

[The Rocketman]

Here's a link to ADVRider where someone used color-matched Linex to paint his bags. Hope you can see the link:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=591393

 

and another one here:

http://bmwsporttouring.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=634955

 

[Glenn Reed]

Kakugo,

 

I believe that Line-x is only applied by franchisees, not available to the consumer. (Someone correct me if I'm wrong here.)

 

Using the Dealer Locator page on their website, I do see some European presence, but not too much. One in France, one in Italy, none in Switzerland for example.

 

If you're looking for a DIY solution, Rustoleum makes a kit for that application.

[Guest Kakugo]

 

If you're looking for a DIY solution, Rustoleum makes a kit for that application.

 

That's exactly what I was looking for, thank you very much!

[Glenn Reed]

 

If you're looking for a DIY solution, Rustoleum makes a kit for that application.

 

That's exactly what I was looking for, thank you very much!

 

You are quite welcome! Let's see some pics when you get done.

[greiffster]

 

If you're looking for a DIY solution, Rustoleum makes a kit for that application.

 

That's exactly what I was looking for, thank you very much!

 

 

You may also want to consider Herculiner . It is a 2 part epoxy system that will probably hold up better than the rattle can stuff. I did my truck bed in it and it is a great low cost alternate to the commercial liners.

 

Also, you can find it easily at many auto parts stores here. Not sure across the pond.

 

[Guest Kakugo]

 

You are quite welcome! Let's see some pics when you get done.

 

Given how busy I am at the moment it's more of a "if" than "when"... and truth to be told the car wrapping I had applied on the side cases is doing a fantastic job...

[WheninRome]

I had my city case lids done by a local line-x franchise. They were really beat up and had been previously painted to match a yellow R bike I had. They did a great job and charged me $60 per lid. More of a forever fix vs. the spray can. I switch them between my R and RT.

 

[SteveHebert]

That is impressive. I think spending $60 is well worth it instead of all the effort trying to do it yourself. I painted a set about 10 years ago with Krylon Fusion in a Satin Black and they looked brand new.