Vinyl wrapped some slightly worse for wear Givi panniers I recently aquired. The top removable covers were silver painted but badly scratched and the middle section which is part of the lid was scuffed which was unsightly but not deep. I had heard about vinyl wrapping but hadnt realised how relatively simple and versatile it was to apply. I used Matt black for the middle section and gloss white for the top covers to match up as best I could with the tank. The only tools needed were a hairdryer and a Stanley knife and plenty of patience! I was amazed to find it was even possible to stretch and mould it around the handle recesses with some very slow and gentle persuasion, by heating and stretching very gradually. The vinyl costs about £15 per metre and is about 1.5 metres wide so enough to do both panniers about 3 times. Its easy to remove if needed as I did some practice runs
Being of more senior years I remember trying to cover things in fablon only to end up with more trapped air bubbles than flat areas!! This stuff is miraculous by comparison, using special adhesive that allows air to escape ...... dont ask me how, but it works amazingly well
Im pleased with the results and now just need a couple of new badges to finish the job and way cheaper and quicker than paint and more durable too I suspect. Even better still, if I damage it Ive got enough left to do it again!
Nothing is safe from being wrapped now!!
Being of more senior years I remember trying to cover things in fablon only to end up with more trapped air bubbles than flat areas!! This stuff is miraculous by comparison, using special adhesive that allows air to escape ...... dont ask me how, but it works amazingly well
Im pleased with the results and now just need a couple of new badges to finish the job and way cheaper and quicker than paint and more durable too I suspect. Even better still, if I damage it Ive got enough left to do it again!
Nothing is safe from being wrapped now!!